Mandi
Mandi is a Town and Tehsil in Punch 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 Mandi Block (CD) is 00017. The total area of Mandi Tehsil is 196 km². Mandi has a sex ratio of approximately 884 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Mandi Tehsil
Mandi Tehsil has a total of 37 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 Mandi Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Arai | Arai Haveli | Punch (20 km) |
2 | Atoli | Attoli | Punch (14 km) |
3 | Azamabad | Azamabad | Punch (13 km) |
4 | Baila | Mandi | Punch (15 km) |
5 | Bandikama Khan | Chakrara | Punch (21 km) |
6 | Brachhar | Brachhar | Punch (20 km) |
7 | Chak Rara | Chakrara | Punch (19 km) |
8 | Chhambar Kanaria | Chhamber Kanari | Punch (10 km) |
9 | Chikri Ban | Chikriban | Punch (24 km) |
10 | Chilla | Chhela | Punch (14 km) |
11 | Dana Dhakran | Dhara | Punch (20 km) |
12 | Danugam | Dunugam | Punch (16 km) |
13 | Dedar Balnai | Balnai | Punch (13 km) |
14 | Dhangri | Chhela | Punch (13 km) |
15 | Dhara | Dhara | Punch (18 km) |
16 | Fatehpur | Fathepur | Punch (16 km) |
17 | Gagrian | Gagrian B | Punch (22 km) |
18 | Gali | Gali Pindi | Punch (29 km) |
19 | Gali Nag | Jandrola | Punch (23 km) |
20 | Jalian | Attoli | Punch (19 km) |
21 | Jandrola | Jandrola | Punch (22 km) |
22 | Kalani | Fathepur | Punch (12 km) |
23 | Kehnu | Fathepur | Punch (13 km) |
24 | Lohelbelah | Loyal Bela | Punch (22 km) |
25 | Loran | Battal Kote Loran | Punch (32 km) |
26 | Mandi | Mandi | Punch (18 km) |
27 | Markote | Brachhar | Punch (18 km) |
28 | Marnote | Mandi | Punch (17 km) |
29 | Pindi | Gali Pindi | Punch (26 km) |
30 | Plera | Chikriban | Punch (22 km) |
31 | Raj Pur | Rajpura | Punch (20 km) |
32 | Salunian | Saloonia | Punch (19 km) |
33 | Sathra | Sathra | Punch (18 km) |
34 | Sawajian | Sawjian A | Mandi (20 km) |
35 | Seikhlu | Seiklu | Punch (17 km) |
36 | Seroi | Attoli | Mandi (7 km) |
37 | Trichal | Mandi | Punch (13 km) |
Population of Mandi Tehsil
The population profile of Mandi 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 Mandi Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total Population | 77,947 | 77,947 | N/A |
Male Population | 41,365 | 41,365 | N/A |
Female Population | 36,582 | 36,582 | N/A |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,366 | 14,366 | N/A |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,543 | 7,543 | N/A |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,823 | 6,823 | N/A |
Literate Population | 36,422 | 36,422 | N/A |
Literate Male Population | 24,295 | 24,295 | N/A |
Literate Female Population | 12,127 | 12,127 | N/A |
Illiterate Population | 41,525 | 41,525 | N/A |
Illiterate Male Population | 17,070 | 17,070 | N/A |
Illiterate Female Population | 24,455 | 24,455 | N/A |
Total Households | 16,313 | 16,313 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 77,947 people. Includes nearly 41,365 males and 36,582 females. Rural population is about 77,947 people.
- There are around 14,366 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 7,543 boys and 6,823 girls.
- Literate population is about 36,422 people. Non-literate population is around 41,525 people.
- There are nearly 16,313 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Mandi 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 |
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Total SC Population | 57 | 57 | N/A |
SC Male Population | 56 | 56 | N/A |
SC Female Population | 1 | 1 | N/A |
Total ST Population | 18,378 | 18,378 | N/A |
ST Male Population | 9,591 | 9,591 | N/A |
ST Female Population | 8,787 | 8,787 | N/A |
Population Density | 397 / km² | 397 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Mandi Tehsil is approximately 57 people, including 56 males and 1 females. Around 57 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Mandi Tehsil is about 18,378 people, including 9,591 males and 8,787 females. Around 18,378 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 397 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 397 people per sq. km.