Tikar
Tikar is a Town and Tehsil in Shimla District of Himachal Pradesh. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Tikar Block (CD) is 00190. The total area of Tikar Tehsil is 70 km². Tikar has a sex ratio of approximately 916 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Tikar Tehsil
Tikar Tehsil has a total of 46 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Tikar Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Badshal | Dharada | Rohru |
| 2 | Batara | Pujarli 3 Bp | Rohru |
| 3 | D P F Dhanoti | Hastari Bp | Rohru |
| 4 | D P F Farog | Pujarli 3 Bp | Rohru |
| 5 | D P F Friukoti | Pujarli 4 | Rohru |
| 6 | D P F Hanstari | Hastari Bp | Rohru |
| 7 | D P F Jagterli I | Dharada | Rohru |
| 8 | D P F Jagterli Ii | Dharada | Rohru |
| 9 | D P F Kadiwan | Kadiyun Bp | Rohru |
| 10 | D P F Kasheni | Tikkar | Rohru |
| 11 | D P F Khalai | Dharada | Rohru |
| 12 | D P F Khalgar | Kuthari Bp | Rohru |
| 13 | D P F Kuthari I | Kuthari Bp | Rohru |
| 14 | D P F Kuthari Ii | Kuthari Bp | Rohru |
| 15 | D P F Naksetli | Dharada | Rohru |
| 16 | D P F Narain | Sharontha | Rohru |
| 17 | D P F Pujarli 4 | Pujarli 4 | Rohru |
| 18 | D P F Sharontha | Sharontha | Rohru |
| 19 | Daroti | Tikkar | Rohru |
| 20 | Dhanoti | Hastari Bp | Rohru |
| 21 | Dharal | Pujarli 3 Bp | Rohru |
| 22 | Farog | Pujarli 3 Bp | Rohru |
| 23 | Friukoti | Pujarli 4 | Rohru |
| 24 | Gujandli | Tikkar | Rohru |
| 25 | Hanstari | Hastari Bp | Rohru |
| 26 | Hanstari Teer | Hastari Bp | Rohru |
| 27 | Jagterli | Dharada | Rohru |
| 28 | Kadiwan | Kadiyun Bp | Rohru |
| 29 | Kasheni | Tikkar | Rohru |
| 30 | Khalai | Dharada | Rohru |
| 31 | Khalawan | Pujarli 3 Bp | Rohru |
| 32 | Khangta | Tikkar | Rohru |
| 33 | Kharla | Dharada | Rohru |
| 34 | Koti | Pujarli 4 | Rohru |
| 35 | Kuthari | Kuthari Bp | Rohru |
| 36 | Naksetli | Dharada | Rohru |
| 37 | Narain Awal | Sharontha | Rohru |
| 38 | Narain Doyam | Sharontha | Rohru |
| 39 | Pujarli 3 | Pujarli 3 Bp | Rohru |
| 40 | Ramteri | Dharada | Rohru |
| 41 | Sajar | Pujarli 4 | Rohru |
| 42 | Sharontha | Sharontha | Rohru |
| 43 | Shekhal | Tikkar | Rohru |
| 44 | Thana | Tikkar | Rohru |
| 45 | Thana Bag | Tikkar | Rohru |
| 46 | Tikri | Pujarli 4 | Rohru |
Population of Tikar Tehsil
The population profile of Tikar Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Tikar Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,806 | 13,806 | N/A |
| Male Population | 7,202 | 7,202 | N/A |
| Female Population | 6,604 | 6,604 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,295 | 1,295 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 677 | 677 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 618 | 618 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 9,815 | 9,815 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 5,695 | 5,695 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 4,120 | 4,120 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 3,991 | 3,991 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,507 | 1,507 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 2,484 | 2,484 | N/A |
| Total Households | 3,130 | 3,130 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 13,806 people. Includes nearly 7,202 males and 6,604 females. Rural population is about 13,806 people.
- There are around 1,295 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 677 boys and 618 girls.
- Literate population is about 9,815 people. Non-literate population is around 3,991 people.
- There are nearly 3,130 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Tikar Tehsil, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 4,628 | 4,628 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 2,337 | 2,337 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 2,291 | 2,291 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 45 | 45 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 21 | 21 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 24 | 24 | N/A |
| Population Density | 198 / km² | 198 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Tikar Tehsil is approximately 4,628 people, including 2,337 males and 2,291 females. Around 4,628 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Tikar Tehsil is about 45 people, including 21 males and 24 females. Around 45 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 198 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 198 people per sq. km.