Darhal Tehsil - Rajouri, Jammu And Kashmir
Darhal is an administrative tehsil in the Rajouri 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. Darhal is the main town for most villages within the tehsil. The nearest railway station is situated at Anantnag, while the nearest airport is Rajouri Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 13.5 km.
The total area of the tehsil is 80 km², including 80.30 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 894 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Darhal Tehsil
Darhal Tehsil has a total of 11 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 | Badhanoo | Rural | Nadian Badanu |
| 2 | Chowkian | Rural | Kothran |
| 3 | Darhal | Rural | Bari Darhal-B Hq Bari Darhal |
| 4 | Dodaj | Rural | Upper Dodaj Hq Topa |
| 5 | Kothra | Rural | Kothran |
| 6 | Leeran | Rural | Leeran |
| 7 | Malhut | Rural | Malhut |
| 8 | Nadian | Rural | Nadian Badanu |
| 9 | Sagrawat | Rural | Sagrawat |
| 10 | Thannamang | Rural | Thangmang-C |
| 11 | Ujhan | Rural | Ujhan-D |
Population of Darhal Tehsil
As per the Census 2011, Darhal Tehsil has a total population of 36,227 people, consisting of 19,121 males and 17,106 females. There are 7,612 households in the tehsil with an average population density of 451 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 36,227 | 36,227 | 0 |
| Male Population | 19,121 | 19,121 | 0 |
| Female Population | 17,106 | 17,106 | 0 |
| Total Households | 7,612 | 7,612 | 0 |
| Population Density | 451 / km² | 451 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the tehsil has 21,383 literate people and 6,018 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 12,912 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) | 6,018 | 6,018 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 21,383 | 21,383 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 14,844 | 14,844 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 12,912 | 12,912 | 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.