Bani

Bani is a Town and Tehsil in Kathua District of Jammu & Kashmir. 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 Bani Block (CD) is 00029. The total area of Bani Tehsil is 468 km². Bani has a sex ratio of approximately 925 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Bani Tehsil

Bani Tehsil has a total of 33 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 Bani Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Bani Tehsil

The population profile of Bani 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 Bani Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns. Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 45,996 people. Includes nearly 23,889 males and 22,107 females. Rural population is about 45,996 people.
• There are around 8,103 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 4,170 boys and 3,933 girls.
• Literate population is about 20,362 people. Non-literate population is around 25,634 people.
• There are nearly 8,096 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Bani 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. Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Bani Tehsil is approximately 7,015 people, including 3,688 males and 3,327 females. Around 7,015 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Bani Tehsil is about 13,171 people, including 6,776 males and 6,395 females. Around 13,171 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 98 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 98 people per sq. km.