Shalai
Shalai 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 Shalai Block (CD) is 00175. The total area of Shalai Tehsil is 127 km². Shalai has a sex ratio of approximately 902 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Shalai Tehsil
Shalai Tehsil has a total of 27 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 Shalai Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Ashyari | Ashyari | Paonta Sahib |
2 | Bagna | Bandli | Paonta Sahib |
3 | Bali Koti | Bali Koti | Paonta Sahib |
4 | Bambal | Koti Utrou | Paonta Sahib |
5 | Bandli | Bandli | Paonta Sahib |
6 | Bela | Bela | Paonta Sahib |
7 | Bindla Digwa | Millah | Paonta Sahib |
8 | Bobri | Bali Koti | Paonta Sahib |
9 | Chamra Morar | Bali Koti | Paonta Sahib |
10 | Diyandon | Kando Bhatnol | Paonta Sahib |
11 | Gangtoli | Pab Manal | Paonta Sahib |
12 | Gawali Pashmi | Gawali | Paonta Sahib |
13 | Gundahan | Bakraas | Paonta Sahib |
14 | Juwan | Bakraas | Paonta Sahib |
15 | Kando Bhatnaul | Kando Bhatnol | Paonta Sahib |
16 | Kiyana | Kota Pab | Paonta Sahib |
17 | Kota | Kota Pab | Paonta Sahib |
18 | Koti Utrou | Koti Utrou | Paonta Sahib |
19 | Kuhant | Kunhant | Paonta Sahib |
20 | Manal | Manal | Paonta Sahib |
21 | Matiana | Gawali | Paonta Sahib |
22 | Milla Magnal | Millah | Paonta Sahib |
23 | Nawna Bhatwar | Kando Bhatnol | Paonta Sahib |
24 | Pab | Kota Pab | Paonta Sahib |
25 | Sayasu | Bandli | Paonta Sahib |
26 | Shillai | Naaya | Paonta Sahib |
27 | Shiri Kyari | Siri Kiarai | Paonta Sahib |
Population of Shalai Tehsil
The population profile of Shalai 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 Shalai Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total Population | 36,905 | 36,905 | N/A |
Male Population | 19,403 | 19,403 | N/A |
Female Population | 17,502 | 17,502 | N/A |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,684 | 5,684 | N/A |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,905 | 2,905 | N/A |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,779 | 2,779 | N/A |
Literate Population | 21,220 | 21,220 | N/A |
Literate Male Population | 12,411 | 12,411 | N/A |
Literate Female Population | 8,809 | 8,809 | N/A |
Illiterate Population | 15,685 | 15,685 | N/A |
Illiterate Male Population | 6,992 | 6,992 | N/A |
Illiterate Female Population | 8,693 | 8,693 | N/A |
Total Households | 5,046 | 5,046 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 36,905 people. Includes nearly 19,403 males and 17,502 females. Rural population is about 36,905 people.
- There are around 5,684 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 2,905 boys and 2,779 girls.
- Literate population is about 21,220 people. Non-literate population is around 15,685 people.
- There are nearly 5,046 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Shalai 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 |
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Total SC Population | 11,044 | 11,044 | N/A |
SC Male Population | 5,755 | 5,755 | N/A |
SC Female Population | 5,289 | 5,289 | N/A |
Total ST Population | 28 | 28 | N/A |
ST Male Population | 15 | 15 | N/A |
ST Female Population | 13 | 13 | N/A |
Population Density | 292 / km² | 292 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Shalai Tehsil is approximately 11,044 people, including 5,755 males and 5,289 females. Around 11,044 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Shalai Tehsil is about 28 people, including 15 males and 13 females. Around 28 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 292 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 292 people per sq. km.