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 information the sub-district code of Shalai Block (CD) is 00175. Total area of shalai tehsil is 127 km². Shalai tehsil has a population of 36,905 peoples. Shalai tehsil has a population density of 292 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 5,046 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 57.50% population of shalai tehsil is literate, out of which 63.96% males and 50.33% females are literate.

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.

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

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Shalai Tehsil , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.