Dhari

Dhari is a Town and Tehsil in Nainital District of Uttarakhand. 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 Dhari Block (CD) is 00341. The total area of Dhari Tehsil is 694 km². Dhari has a sex ratio of approximately 961 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Dhari Tehsil

Dhari Tehsil has a total of 158 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 Dhari Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Dhari Tehsil

The population profile of Dhari 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 Dhari Tehsil's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population is approximately 78,733 people. Includes nearly 40,137 males and 38,596 females. Rural population is about 78,733 people.
• There are around 13,405 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 6,932 boys and 6,473 girls.
• Literate population is about 52,203 people. Non-literate population is around 26,530 people.
• There are nearly 13,836 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Dhari 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.

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Dhari Tehsil is approximately 22,839 people, including 11,919 males and 10,920 females. Around 22,839 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Dhari Tehsil is about 56 people, including 29 males and 27 females. Around 56 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 113 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 113 people per sq. km.