Darhal

Darhal 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, the sub-district code of Darhal Block (CD) is 00021. The total area of Darhal Tehsil is 80 km². Darhal has a sex ratio of approximately 894 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Darhal Tehsil

Darhal Tehsil has a total of 12 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 Darhal Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Badhan N/A Rajouri (20 km)
2Chokian N/A Rajouri (25 km)
3Darhal N/A Rajouri (30 km)
4Dudaj N/A Rajouri (25 km)
5Forest Block N/A Thanmandi (20 km)
6Kothra N/A Rajouri (30 km)
7Lerian N/A Rajouri (26 km)
8Malhiet N/A Rajouri (27 km)
9Nadian N/A Rajouri (25 km)
10Sagra Wat N/A Rajouri (30 km)
11Thana Nang N/A Rajouri (25 km)
12Ujjan N/A Rajouri (17 km)

Population of Darhal Tehsil

The population profile of Darhal 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 Darhal 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 36,227 36,227 N/A
Male Population 19,121 19,121 N/A
Female Population 17,106 17,106 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 6,018 6,018 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 3,342 3,342 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,676 2,676 N/A
Literate Population 21,383 21,383 N/A
Literate Male Population 12,685 12,685 N/A
Literate Female Population 8,698 8,698 N/A
Illiterate Population 14,844 14,844 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 6,436 6,436 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 8,408 8,408 N/A
Total Households 7,612 7,612 N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population is approximately 36,227 people. Includes nearly 19,121 males and 17,106 females. Rural population is about 36,227 people.
  • There are around 6,018 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 3,342 boys and 2,676 girls.
  • Literate population is about 21,383 people. Non-literate population is around 14,844 people.
  • There are nearly 7,612 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Darhal 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 N/A N/A N/A
SC Male Population N/A N/A N/A
SC Female Population N/A N/A N/A
Total ST Population 12,912 12,912 N/A
ST Male Population 6,816 6,816 N/A
ST Female Population 6,096 6,096 N/A
Population Density 451 / km² 451 / km² N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Darhal Tehsil is about 12,912 people, including 6,816 males and 6,096 females. Around 12,912 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 451 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 451 people per sq. km.