Pachhad

Pachhad is a Town and Tehsil in Sirmaur 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 Pachhad Block (CD) is 00169. The total area of Pachhad Tehsil is 394 km². Pachhad has a sex ratio of approximately 927 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Pachhad Tehsil

Pachhad Tehsil has a total of 262 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 Pachhad Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Pachhad Tehsil

The population profile of Pachhad 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 Pachhad Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 53,800 people. Includes nearly 27,912 males and 25,888 females. Rural population is about 53,800 people.
• There are around 5,972 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 3,114 boys and 2,858 girls.
• Literate population is about 40,951 people. Non-literate population is around 12,849 people.
• There are nearly 10,549 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Pachhad 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.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Pachhad Tehsil is approximately 20,734 people, including 10,695 males and 10,039 females. Around 20,734 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Pachhad Tehsil is about 96 people, including 54 males and 42 females. Around 96 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 137 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 137 people per sq. km.