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 NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Ashyari Ashyari Paonta Sahib
2Bagna Bandli Paonta Sahib
3Bali Koti Bali Koti Paonta Sahib
4Bambal Koti Utrou Paonta Sahib
5Bandli Bandli Paonta Sahib
6Bela Bela Paonta Sahib
7Bindla Digwa Millah Paonta Sahib
8Bobri Bali Koti Paonta Sahib
9Chamra Morar Bali Koti Paonta Sahib
10Diyandon Kando Bhatnol Paonta Sahib
11Gangtoli Pab Manal Paonta Sahib
12Gawali Pashmi Gawali Paonta Sahib
13Gundahan Bakraas Paonta Sahib
14Juwan Bakraas Paonta Sahib
15Kando Bhatnaul Kando Bhatnol Paonta Sahib
16Kiyana Kota Pab Paonta Sahib
17Kota Kota Pab Paonta Sahib
18Koti Utrou Koti Utrou Paonta Sahib
19Kuhant Kunhant Paonta Sahib
20Manal Manal Paonta Sahib
21Matiana Gawali Paonta Sahib
22Milla Magnal Millah Paonta Sahib
23Nawna Bhatwar Kando Bhatnol Paonta Sahib
24Pab Kota Pab Paonta Sahib
25Sayasu Bandli Paonta Sahib
26Shillai Naaya Paonta Sahib
27Shiri 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
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
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.