Banihal
Banihal is a Town and Tehsil in Ramban 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 Banihal Block (CD) is 00066. The total area of Banihal Tehsil is 563 km², which includes 559.01 km² of rural area and 4.07 km² of urban area. Banihal has a sex ratio of approximately 924 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Banihal Tehsil
Banihal Tehsil has a total of 34 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 Banihal Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alanbas | Alan Bass A | Banihal (28 km) |
| 2 | Ashar | Ashar | Banihal (5 km) |
| 3 | Bankote | Bankote | Banihal (5 km) |
| 4 | Bhangara | Bhangara | Banihal (28 km) |
| 5 | Bohar Dhar | Bhordar A | Banihal (18 km) |
| 6 | Chachahal | Karwah | Banihal (2 km) |
| 7 | Chak Narwah | Chacknarwah | Banihal (14 km) |
| 8 | Chamalwas | Chamalwas Lower A | Banihal (10 km) |
| 9 | Chanchloo | Changloo | Banihal (1 km) |
| 10 | Charel Lamber | Chareel | Banihal (5 km) |
| 11 | Deogoal | Changloo | Banihal (1 km) |
| 12 | Dhanmasta | Dhanmasta A | Banihal (14 km) |
| 13 | Dolegam | Doligam Lower | Banihall (7 km) |
| 14 | Forest Block | N/A | Banihal (20 km) |
| 15 | Gund Adalkoot | Gund Adalkote A | Banihal (2 km) |
| 16 | Gund Thathar | Gund Thather | Banihal (8 km) |
| 17 | Hoochak | Hochak | Banihal (28 km) |
| 18 | Jagir Namdar | Lamber | Banihal (5 km) |
| 19 | Karawa | Karwah | Banihal (1 km) |
| 20 | Kaskoot | Kaskote | Banihal (5 km) |
| 21 | Khari | Khari Lower A | Banihal (18 km) |
| 22 | Maho | Mahu Lower | Banihal (15 km) |
| 23 | Mangot | Mangit | Banihal (8 km) |
| 24 | Nagam | Nogam | Banihal (2 km) |
| 25 | Naugam | Nowgam | Banihal (8 km) |
| 26 | Neel | Neel A | Banihal (23 km) |
| 27 | Panchal | Panchal A | Banihal (18 km) |
| 28 | Paristan | Paristan | Banihal (34 km) |
| 29 | Pogal | Fugmola | Banihal (25 km) |
| 30 | Seripati | Sena Bhatti A | Banihal (33 km) |
| 31 | Sojmatna | Sujmatna A | Banihal (16 km) |
| 32 | Targam | Trigam A | Banihal (20 km) |
| 33 | Thathar | Thather Lower | Banihal (8 km) |
| 34 | Zanhal | Ashar | Banihal (5 km) |
Population of Banihal Tehsil
The population profile of Banihal 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 Banihal 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 | 1,25,045 | 1,21,145 | 3,900 |
| Male Population | 64,992 | 62,539 | 2,453 |
| Female Population | 60,053 | 58,606 | 1,447 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 25,344 | 24,956 | 388 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,114 | 12,910 | 204 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 12,230 | 12,046 | 184 |
| Literate Population | 52,739 | 49,797 | 2,942 |
| Literate Male Population | 35,770 | 33,716 | 2,054 |
| Literate Female Population | 16,969 | 16,081 | 888 |
| Illiterate Population | 72,306 | 71,348 | 958 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 29,222 | 28,823 | 399 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 43,084 | 42,525 | 559 |
| Total Households | 25,018 | 24,373 | 645 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Banihal Tehsil is around 1,25,045 people. This includes 64,992 males and 60,053 females. Rural population is about 1,21,145 (62,539 males and 58,606 females), while urban population is nearly 3,900 (2,453 males and 1,447 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 25,344 of the population, with 13,114 boys and 12,230 girls. Rural areas have 24,956 children, and urban areas have about 388 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 52,739 literate people in Banihal Tehsil, including 35,770 literate males and 16,969 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 49,797 individuals and urban literacy covers around 2,942 people.
- About 72,306 people in Banihal Tehsil are not literate, including 29,222 males and 43,084 females. Rural areas include 71,348 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 958 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 25,018 households, with 24,373 in villages and 645 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Banihal 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 | 2 | N/A | 2 |
| SC Male Population | 2 | N/A | 2 |
| SC Female Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 11,738 | 11,738 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 6,236 | 6,236 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 5,502 | 5,502 | N/A |
| Population Density | 222 / km² | 217 / km² | 958 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Banihal Tehsil is approximately 2 people. Nearly 2 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Banihal Tehsil is about 11,738 people, including 6,236 males and 5,502 females. Around 11,738 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 222 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 217 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 958 people per sq. km.