Budhal

Budhal is a Town and Tehsil in Rajouri 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 Budhal Block (CD) is 00023. Total area of budhal tehsil is 468 km². Budhal tehsil has a population of 1,23,050 peoples. Budhal tehsil has a population density of 263 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 23,676 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 39.63% population of budhal tehsil is literate, out of which 49.46% males and 28.63% females are literate.

List of Villages in Budhal Tehsil

Budhal Tehsil has a total of 52 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 Budhal Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Bambel N/A Rajouri (75 km)
2Barsala N/A Rajouri (9 km)
3Behinambal N/A Rajouri (45 km)
4Bhela N/A Rajouri (62 km)
5Budhal N/A Rajouri (54 km)
6Chambi Trar N/A Rajouri (18 km)
7Dandwat N/A Rajouri (57 km)
8Darman N/A Rajouri (45 km)
9Dharsakri N/A Rajouri (32 km)
10Dhelri N/A Rajauri (77 km)
11Draj N/A Rajouri (35 km)
12Forest Block N/A Budhal
13Gadyog N/A Rajouri (70 km)
14Gaughroat N/A Rajouri (30 km)
15Ghondha N/A Rajouri (60 km)
16Gondha N/A Rajauri (76 km)
17Gurasarkari N/A Budhal
18Hangali N/A Rajouri (28 km)
19Hubbi N/A Rajouri (32 km)
20Jamola N/A Rajouri (35 km)
21Janglanoo N/A Rajouri (56 km)
22Kandi N/A Rajouri (30 km)
23Kanthol N/A Rajouri (50 km)
24Keri Narondi N/A Rajouri (65 km)
25Kewal N/A Rajouri (52 km)
26Khah N/A Rajouri (40 km)
27Khorbani N/A Rajouri (76 km)
28Khowas N/A Rajouri (72 km)
29Kot Ranka N/A Rajouri (34 km)
30Kotchalwal N/A Rajouri (72 km)
31Kurhed N/A Rajouri (22 km)
32Larkoti N/A Rajouri (35 km)
33Mohra N/A Rajouri (33 km)
34Narla N/A Rajouri (76 km)
35Owdan N/A Rajouri (76 km)
36Padhira N/A Budhal
37Panglar N/A Rajouri (75 km)
38Panhad N/A Rajouri (24 km)
39Panjnara N/A Rajouri (28 km)
40Parori Gujjran N/A Rajouri (25 km)
41Phalini N/A Rajouri (60 km)
42Ponda Naka N/A Rajouri (20 km)
43Rajnagar N/A Rajouri (54 km)
44Rehean N/A Rajouri (0 km)
45Sawari N/A Rajouri (25 km)
46Shapur N/A Rajouri (55 km)
47Soker N/A Rajouri (23 km)
48Somote N/A Rajouri (55 km)
49Targian N/A Rajouri (13 km)
50Tarkasi N/A Rajouri (35 km)
51Thelapera N/A Rajauri (70 km)
52Tralla Gujjran N/A Rajouri (16 km)

Population of Budhal Tehsil

The population profile of Budhal 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 Budhal's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 1,23,050 1,23,050 N/A
Male Population 64,990 64,990 N/A
Female Population 58,060 58,060 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 25,471 25,471 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 13,279 13,279 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 12,192 12,192 N/A
Literate Population 48,765 48,765 N/A
Literate Male Population 32,141 32,141 N/A
Literate Female Population 16,624 16,624 N/A
Illiterate Population 74,285 74,285 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 32,849 32,849 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 41,436 41,436 N/A
Total Households 23,676 23,676 N/A

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Budhal 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 898 898 N/A
SC Male Population 483 483 N/A
SC Female Population 415 415 N/A
Total ST Population 70,081 70,081 N/A
ST Male Population 36,682 36,682 N/A
ST Female Population 33,399 33,399 N/A
Population Density 263 / km² 263 / km² N/A