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 information the sub-district code of Atholi Block (CD) is 00071. Total area of atholi tehsil is 248 km². Atholi tehsil has a population of 21,548 peoples. Atholi tehsil has a population density of 87 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 4,259 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 47.30% population of atholi tehsil is literate, out of which 58.17% males and 35.36% females are literate.
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'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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Atholi 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.
| 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 |