Chhatroo Tehsil - Kishtwar, Jammu And Kashmir
Chhatroo is an administrative tehsil in the Kishtwar 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. Chhatroo is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Anantnag, while the nearest airport is Sheikh Ul Alam Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 80.3 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 309 km², including 308.52 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 932 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Chhatroo Tehsil
Chhatroo Tehsil has a total of 5 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 | Chhatroo | Rural | Chatroo-Upper |
| 2 | Chingam | Rural | Chingam-C |
| 3 | Dichhad | Rural | Chatroo-Upper |
| 4 | Inderwal | Rural | Inderwal-C |
| 5 | Udil Gujran | Rural | Chatroo Lower-B |
Population of Chhatroo Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Chhatroo Tehsil has a total population of 44,087 people, consisting of 22,815 males and 21,272 females. There are 9,729 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 143 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 44,087 | 44,087 | 0 |
| Male Population | 22,815 | 22,815 | 0 |
| Female Population | 21,272 | 21,272 | 0 |
| Total Households | 9,729 | 9,729 | 0 |
| Population Density | 143 / km² | 143 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 16,112 literate people and 8,366 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 1,638 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 11,235 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) | 8,366 | 8,366 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 16,112 | 16,112 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 27,975 | 27,975 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 1,638 | 1,638 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 11,235 | 11,235 | 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.