Thanamandi
Thanamandi 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 Thanamandi Block (CD) is 00020. The total area of Thanamandi Tehsil is 149 km², which includes 144.51 km² of rural area and 4.18 km² of urban area. Thanamandi has a sex ratio of approximately 910 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Thanamandi Tehsil
Thanamandi 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 Thanamandi Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alal | Alal | Thanamandi (6 km) |
| 2 | Azmat Abad | Azmatabad | Thanamandi (3 km) |
| 3 | Barhon | N/A | Thanamandi (4 km) |
| 4 | Bataihli | N/A | Thanamandi (5 km) |
| 5 | Bharot | Behrote Proper | Thanamandi (4 km) |
| 6 | Bhattian | N/A | Thanamandi (9 km) |
| 7 | Bidha Kanna | Badakana | Thanamandi (6 km) |
| 8 | Danna | N/A | Thanamandi (2 km) |
| 9 | Dara | Chatterhama | Thanamandi (6 km) |
| 10 | Dhowk | N/A | Thanamandi (4 km) |
| 11 | Dodarsan Bala | N/A | Thanamandi (5 km) |
| 12 | Dodarsan Pain | N/A | Rajouri (5 km) |
| 13 | Hasploot | N/A | Thana Mandi (1 km) |
| 14 | Husyot | N/A | Thanamandi (8 km) |
| 15 | Kals | N/A | Thanamandi (4 km) |
| 16 | Karyot | N/A | Thanamandi (3 km) |
| 17 | Khablan | N/A | Thannamandi (3 km) |
| 18 | Khanyal Kote | N/A | Thanamandi (4 km) |
| 19 | Kot | N/A | Thanamandi (4 km) |
| 20 | Laha | N/A | Thanamandi (6 km) |
| 21 | Maharaj Pura | N/A | Rajouri (10 km) |
| 22 | Majhur | N/A | Thana Mandi (3 km) |
| 23 | Mangota | N/A | Thanamandi (3 km) |
| 24 | Manhal | N/A | Thanamandi (2 km) |
| 25 | Naili | N/A | Thanamandi (4 km) |
| 26 | Narojal | N/A | Rajouri (8 km) |
| 27 | Palangar | N/A | Thanamandi (10 km) |
| 28 | Panghai | N/A | Thanamandi (5 km) |
| 29 | Rajdhani | N/A | Thana Mandi (2 km) |
| 30 | Saj | N/A | Rajouri (10 km) |
| 31 | Samsamat | N/A | Rajouri (6 km) |
| 32 | Shahdra | N/A | Thanamandi |
Population of Thanamandi Tehsil
The population profile of Thanamandi 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 Thanamandi 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 | 67,773 | 62,283 | 5,490 |
| Male Population | 35,472 | 32,373 | 3,099 |
| Female Population | 32,301 | 29,910 | 2,391 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,487 | 11,702 | 785 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,709 | 6,280 | 429 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,778 | 5,422 | 356 |
| Literate Population | 37,152 | 33,563 | 3,589 |
| Literate Male Population | 22,422 | 20,194 | 2,228 |
| Literate Female Population | 14,730 | 13,369 | 1,361 |
| Illiterate Population | 30,621 | 28,720 | 1,901 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 13,050 | 12,179 | 871 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 17,571 | 16,541 | 1,030 |
| Total Households | 13,644 | 12,673 | 971 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Thanamandi Tehsil is around 67,773 people. This includes 35,472 males and 32,301 females. Rural population is about 62,283 (32,373 males and 29,910 females), while urban population is nearly 5,490 (3,099 males and 2,391 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 12,487 of the population, with 6,709 boys and 5,778 girls. Rural areas have 11,702 children, and urban areas have about 785 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 37,152 literate people in Thanamandi Tehsil, including 22,422 literate males and 14,730 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 33,563 individuals and urban literacy covers around 3,589 people.
- About 30,621 people in Thanamandi Tehsil are not literate, including 13,050 males and 17,571 females. Rural areas include 28,720 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 1,901 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 13,644 households, with 12,673 in villages and 971 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Thanamandi 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 | 29,439 | 28,947 | 492 |
| ST Male Population | 15,395 | 15,117 | 278 |
| ST Female Population | 14,044 | 13,830 | 214 |
| Population Density | 456 / km² | 431 / km² | 1,313 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Thanamandi Tehsil is about 29,439 people, including 15,395 males and 14,044 females. Around 28,947 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 492 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 456 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 431 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,313 people per sq. km.