Bani Tehsil - Kathua, Jammu And Kashmir
Bani is an administrative tehsil in the Kathua district of Jammu And Kashmir, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Bani is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Kathua, while the nearest airport is Pathankot Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 52.0 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 468 km², including 468.12 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 925 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bani Tehsil
Bani Tehsil has a total of 33 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Tehsil, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asso | Rural | Asso |
| 2 | Bani | Rural | Bani |
| 3 | Banjal | Rural | Banjal |
| 4 | Bari | Rural | Bari |
| 5 | Barmota | Rural | Barmota |
| 6 | Bhakoga | Rural | Bhakoga |
| 7 | Bhandar | Rural | Bandhar |
| 8 | Bhullari | Rural | Bhullari |
| 9 | Challa | Rural | Siara |
| 10 | Chaloge | Rural | Chaloga |
| 11 | Chandal | Rural | Chandal |
| 12 | Dhaggar | Rural | Dhaggar |
| 13 | Dhaman | Rural | Dhaman |
| 14 | Dharor | Rural | Kardoh |
| 15 | Doulka | Rural | Doulka |
| 16 | Duggan | Rural | Duggan |
| 17 | Dullangal | Rural | Dullangal |
| 18 | Fatehpur | Rural | Fatehpur |
| 19 | Gatti | Rural | Gatti |
| 20 | Kachir | Rural | Banjal |
| 21 | Kanthal | Rural | Kanthal |
| 22 | Kardoh | Rural | Kardoh |
| 23 | Kilore | Rural | Asso |
| 24 | Koti | Rural | Koti |
| 25 | Lowang | Rural | Lowang South |
| 26 | Madhota | Rural | Dullangal |
| 27 | Roulka | Rural | Roulka |
| 28 | Sandhi | Rural | Sandhi |
| 29 | Sandroon | Rural | Sandroon |
| 30 | Sarthal | Rural | Lowang North |
| 31 | Siara | Rural | Siara |
| 32 | Sitti | Rural | Sitti |
| 33 | Surjan | Rural | Surjan Chack |
Population of Bani Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Bani Tehsil has a total population of 45,996 people, consisting of 23,889 males and 22,107 females. There are 8,096 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 98 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 45,996 | 45,996 | 0 |
| Male Population | 23,889 | 23,889 | 0 |
| Female Population | 22,107 | 22,107 | 0 |
| Total Households | 8,096 | 8,096 | 0 |
| Population Density | 98 / km² | 98 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 20,362 literate people and 8,103 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 7,015 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 13,171 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,103 | 8,103 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 20,362 | 20,362 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 25,634 | 25,634 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 7,015 | 7,015 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 13,171 | 13,171 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.