Munsiari

Munsiari is a Town and Tehsil in Pithoragarh 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 Munsiari Block (CD) is 00315. The total area of Munsiari Tehsil is 2,738 km². Munsiari has a sex ratio of approximately 1032 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Munsiari Tehsil

Munsiari Tehsil has a total of 230 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 Munsiari Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Munsiari Tehsil

The population profile of Munsiari 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 Munsiari 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 46,523 people. Includes nearly 22,889 males and 23,634 females. Rural population is about 46,523 people.
• There are around 6,090 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 3,233 boys and 2,857 girls.
• Literate population is about 30,424 people. Non-literate population is around 16,099 people.
• There are nearly 11,285 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Munsiari 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 Munsiari Tehsil is approximately 10,008 people, including 5,003 males and 5,005 females. Around 10,008 people live in rural parts.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Munsiari Tehsil is about 6,998 people, including 3,362 males and 3,636 females. Around 6,998 live in villages or rural parts.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 17 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 17 people per sq. km.