Renuka Tehsil - Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh
Renuka is an administrative tehsil in the Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Renuka is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Salogra, while the nearest airport is Shimla Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 51.6 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 297 km², including 296.57 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 956 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Renuka Tehsil
Renuka Tehsil has a total of 41 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Tehsil, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andheri | Rural | Andheri |
| 2 | Arat | Rural | Shilawara Shivpur |
| 3 | Barag | Rural | Ganog |
| 4 | Baunal | Rural | Baunal Kakog |
| 5 | Bhon Kadiyana | Rural | Bhaun Kadiyana |
| 6 | Borli | Rural | Redli |
| 7 | Dada Khalor | Rural | Redli |
| 8 | Dana | Rural | Dana-Ghaton |
| 9 | Devna | Rural | Ganog |
| 10 | Dhal Palara | Rural | Rajana |
| 11 | Dungi | Rural | Lana Pallar |
| 12 | Gajwa | Rural | Satahan |
| 13 | Ganog | Rural | Ganog |
| 14 | Gata Mandwach | Rural | Sangna |
| 15 | Ghaton | Rural | Dana-Ghaton |
| 16 | Kakog | Rural | Baunal Kakog |
| 17 | Kolwa | Rural | Dana-Ghaton |
| 18 | Lagnu | Rural | Sangrah |
| 19 | Lajwa | Rural | Sainj |
| 20 | Lana Mashur | Rural | Redli |
| 21 | Lana Pallar | Rural | Lana Pallar |
| 22 | Lawali | Rural | Ganog |
| 23 | Lohara Tikkri | Rural | Rajana |
| 24 | Ludhiyana | Rural | Ludhiana |
| 25 | Maina Gharail | Rural | Maina Gharel |
| 26 | Mandoli | Rural | Andheri |
| 27 | Mohtu | Rural | Baunal Kakog |
| 28 | Nera Baga | Rural | Ganog |
| 29 | Rajana | Rural | Rajana |
| 30 | Ranphua Jabrog | Rural | Ranfua Jabdog |
| 31 | Redli | Rural | Redli |
| 32 | Sainj | Rural | Sainj |
| 33 | Sangna | Rural | Sangna |
| 34 | Sangrah | Rural | Sangrah |
| 35 | Satahan | Rural | Satahan |
| 36 | Shillora | Rural | Shilawara Shivpur |
| 37 | Siyun | Rural | Sangrah |
| 38 | Thana Khegwa | Rural | Baunal Kakog |
| 39 | Tikar | Rural | Dana-Ghaton |
| 40 | Tuheri | Rural | Sainj |
| 41 | Ungar Kando | Rural | Maina Gharel |
Population of Renuka Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Renuka Tehsil has a total population of 47,388 people, consisting of 24,221 males and 23,167 females. There are 7,276 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 160 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 47,388 | 47,388 | 0 |
| Male Population | 24,221 | 24,221 | 0 |
| Female Population | 23,167 | 23,167 | 0 |
| Total Households | 7,276 | 7,276 | 0 |
| Population Density | 160 / km² | 160 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 28,731 literate people and 7,631 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 20,681 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 56 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,631 | 7,631 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 28,731 | 28,731 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 18,657 | 18,657 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 20,681 | 20,681 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 56 | 56 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.