Solan
Solan is a district in the Himachal Pradesh State of India. The total area of Solan district is 1,936 km², which includes 1,902.63 km² of rural area and 33.37 km² of urban area. There are about 2,383 villages in Solan district.
For administrative convenience, Solan district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 9 tehsils in Solan district. Here is the list of all Solan Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Solan District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arki | 230 | 56,908 |
| 2 | Baddi | 232 | 90,942 |
| 3 | Darlaghat | 157 | 36,763 |
| 4 | Kandaghat | 230 | 40,529 |
| 5 | Kasauli | 168 | 67,264 |
| 6 | Krishangarh | 121 | 24,511 |
| 7 | Nalagarh | 348 | 1,14,211 |
| 8 | Ramshahr | 189 | 32,594 |
| 9 | Solan | 261 | 1,16,598 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Nalagarh is the largest tehsil in solan district by area, while Solan is the largest by population. Krishangarh is the smallest tehsil in solan district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Nalagarh | Solan |
| Smallest Tehsil | Krishangarh | Krishangarh |
Population of Solan District
The population of Solan offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Solan, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,80,320 | 4,78,173 | 1,02,147 |
| Total Male Population | 3,08,754 | 2,49,736 | 59,018 |
| Total Female Population | 2,71,566 | 2,28,437 | 43,129 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 68,137 | 57,250 | 10,887 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 35,884 | 30,029 | 5,855 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 32,253 | 27,221 | 5,032 |
| Literate Population | 4,28,578 | 3,46,074 | 82,504 |
| Literate Male Population | 2,44,372 | 1,95,211 | 49,161 |
| Literate Female Population | 1,84,206 | 1,50,863 | 33,343 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,51,742 | 1,32,099 | 19,643 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 64,382 | 54,525 | 9,857 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 87,360 | 77,574 | 9,786 |
| Households | 1,22,425 | 96,510 | 25,915 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Solan district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Solan district is 5,80,320, including 3,08,754 males and 2,71,566 females. In rural areas, it is 4,78,173, including 2,49,736 males and 2,28,437 females. In urban areas, it is 1,02,147, including 59,018 males and 43,129 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Solan district is 68,137, including 35,884 boys and 32,253 girls. In rural areas, it is 57,250, including 30,029 boys and 27,221 girls. In urban areas, it is 10,887, including 5,855 boys and 5,032 girls.
- Literate population in Solan district is around 4,28,578, including 2,44,372 males and 1,84,206 females. In rural areas, it is 3,46,074, including 1,95,211 males and 1,50,863 females. In urban areas, it is 82,504, including 49,161 males and 33,343 females.
- Illiterate population in Solan district is about 1,51,742, including 64,382 males and 87,360 females. In rural areas, it is 1,32,099, including 54,525 males and 77,574 females. In urban areas, it is 19,643, including 9,857 males and 9,786 females.
- There are about 1,22,425 households in Solan district, including 96,510 in rural areas and 25,915 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Solan. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 1,64,536 | 1,48,800 | 15,736 |
| SC Male Population | 85,482 | 76,902 | 8,580 |
| SC Female Population | 79,054 | 71,898 | 7,156 |
| Total ST Population | 25,645 | 24,075 | 1,570 |
| ST Male Population | 13,351 | 12,469 | 882 |
| ST Female Population | 12,294 | 11,606 | 688 |
| Population Density | 300 / km² | 251 / km² | 3,061 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Solan district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Solan district is approximately 1,64,536, including 85,482 males and 79,054 females. In rural areas, it is 1,48,800, including 76,902 males and 71,898 females. In urban areas, it is 15,736, including 8,580 males and 7,156 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Solan district is about 25,645, including 13,351 males and 12,294 females. In rural areas, it is 24,075, including 12,469 males and 11,606 females. In urban areas, it is 1,570, including 882 males and 688 females.
- Overall population density of Solan district is around 300 people per km². Rural areas have about 251 people per km². Urban areas have about 3,061 people per km².