Atholi
Atholi is a Town and Tehsil in Kishtwar 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 Atholi Block (CD) is 00071. The total area of Atholi Tehsil is 248 km². Atholi has a sex ratio of approximately 910 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Atholi Tehsil
Atholi Tehsil has a total of 32 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 Atholi Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afani | Affani | Kishtwar (85 km) |
| 2 | Atholi | Atholi | Kishtwar (71 km) |
| 3 | Batwas | Thun | Kishtwar (116 km) |
| 4 | Chashoti | Muchail | Kishtwar (79 km) |
| 5 | Cheto | Tihari | Kishtwar] (83 km) |
| 6 | Chug | Thun | Kishtwar (118 km) |
| 7 | Garh Padder | Massu | Kishtwar (96 km) |
| 8 | Gulab Garh | Gulabgarh | Kishtwar (83 km) |
| 9 | Hamori | Muchail | Kishtwar (85 km) |
| 10 | Hangu | Muchail | Kishtwar (80 km) |
| 11 | Ishtahari | Ishatyari | Kishtwar (125 km) |
| 12 | Jar | Jar | Kishtwar (70 km) |
| 13 | Kaban | Sohal | Kishtwar (80 km) |
| 14 | Kadail | Jar | Kistwar (50 km) |
| 15 | Kidru | Jar | Kishtwar (52 km) |
| 16 | Kundal | Kundal | Kishtwar (75 km) |
| 17 | Layee | Affani | Kishtwar (55 km) |
| 18 | Leoundi | Gulabgarh | Kishtwar (85 km) |
| 19 | Ligri | Ligri | Kishtwar (80 km) |
| 20 | Losain | Muchail | Kishtwar (94 km) |
| 21 | Luder | Kundal | Kishtwar (75 km) |
| 22 | Machail | Muchail | Kishtwar (92 km) |
| 23 | Massu | Massu | Kishtwar (75 km) |
| 24 | Mati | Gulabgarh | Kishtwar (50 km) |
| 25 | Muthal | Thun | Kishtwar (118 km) |
| 26 | Ongayee | Sohal | Kishtwar (85 km) |
| 27 | Palali | Palali | Kishtwar (58 km) |
| 28 | Pandail | Ligri | Kishtwar (81 km) |
| 29 | Sazar | Jar | Kishtwar (30 km) |
| 30 | Sohal | Sohal | Kishtwar (106 km) |
| 31 | Tun | Thun | Kishtwar (98 km) |
| 32 | Tyari | Tihari | Kishtwar (108 km) |
Population of Atholi Tehsil
The population profile of Atholi 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 Atholi 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 | 21,548 | 21,548 | N/A |
| Male Population | 11,277 | 11,277 | N/A |
| Female Population | 10,271 | 10,271 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,400 | 3,400 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,800 | 1,800 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,600 | 1,600 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 10,192 | 10,192 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 6,560 | 6,560 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 3,632 | 3,632 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 11,356 | 11,356 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 4,717 | 4,717 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 6,639 | 6,639 | N/A |
| Total Households | 4,259 | 4,259 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 21,548 people. Includes nearly 11,277 males and 10,271 females. Rural population is about 21,548 people.
- There are around 3,400 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 1,800 boys and 1,600 girls.
- Literate population is about 10,192 people. Non-literate population is around 11,356 people.
- There are nearly 4,259 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Atholi 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 | 2,116 | 2,116 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 1,098 | 1,098 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 1,018 | 1,018 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 2,214 | 2,214 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 1,128 | 1,128 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 1,086 | 1,086 | N/A |
| Population Density | 87 / km² | 87 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Atholi Tehsil is approximately 2,116 people, including 1,098 males and 1,018 females. Around 2,116 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Atholi Tehsil is about 2,214 people, including 1,128 males and 1,086 females. Around 2,214 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 87 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 87 people per sq. km.