Shillai Tehsil - Sirmaur District, Himachal Pradesh
Shillai 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. Shillai is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Dehradun, while the nearest airport is Shimla Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 62.2 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 127 km², including 126.57 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 902 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Shillai Tehsil
Shillai Tehsil has a total of 28 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 | Ashyari | Rural | Ashyadi |
| 2 | Bagna | Rural | Bandli |
| 3 | Bali Koti | Rural | Bali Koti |
| 4 | Bambal | Rural | Bambal |
| 5 | Bandli | Rural | Bandli |
| 6 | Bella | Rural | Bela |
| 7 | Bindla Digwa | Rural | Bindla Digwa |
| 8 | Bobri | Rural | Bali Koti |
| 9 | Chamra Mohrar | Rural | Bali Koti |
| 10 | Diyando | Rural | Nawna Bhatwad |
| 11 | Gangtoli | Rural | Pab Manal |
| 12 | Gawali Pashmi | Rural | Gawali |
| 13 | Gundah | Rural | Kyari Gundah |
| 14 | Juwan | Rural | Bakras |
| 15 | Kando Bhatnol | Rural | Nawna Bhatwad |
| 16 | Koti Uttrou | Rural | Koti Utrou |
| 17 | Kuhant | Rural | Kuhant |
| 18 | Manal | Rural | Manal |
| 19 | Matyana | Rural | Gawali |
| 20 | Millah Magnal | Rural | Millah |
| 21 | Nawna Bhatwar | Rural | Nawna Bhatwad |
| 22 | Pab | Rural | Pab Manal |
| 23 | Shillai | Rural | Shillai |
| 24 | Shiri Kayari | Rural | Shiri Kyari |
| 25 | Siyasu | Rural | Bandli |
| 26 | Up Mahal Chyana | Rural | Shillai |
| 27 | Up Mahal Naya | Rural | Naya |
| 28 | Up Mahal Serki | Rural | Naya |
Population of Shillai Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Shillai Tehsil has a total population of 36,905 people, consisting of 19,403 males and 17,502 females. There are 5,046 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 292 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 36,905 | 36,905 | 0 |
| Male Population | 19,403 | 19,403 | 0 |
| Female Population | 17,502 | 17,502 | 0 |
| Total Households | 5,046 | 5,046 | 0 |
| Population Density | 292 / km² | 292 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 21,220 literate people and 5,684 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 11,044 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 28 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,684 | 5,684 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 21,220 | 21,220 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 15,685 | 15,685 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 11,044 | 11,044 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 28 | 28 | 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.