All Information About Dalhousie Subdistrict
Detailed information about Dalhousie Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Dalhousie is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Chamba District of Himachal pradesh State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Dalhousie - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 87 |
| District | Chamba |
| Census Code 2011 | 87 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 21 |
| Number of Villages | 130 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Kangra (Code: 8) |
| Assembly Constituency | Dalhousie (Code: 109) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Dalhousie | Dhavinder Singh ( 2022) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2027 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Dalhousie Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
46,760
M: 24,339
F: 22,421 |
| Rural |
36,160
M: 17,968
F: 18,192 |
| Urban |
10,600
M: 6,371
F: 4,229 |
Number of Households: 9,514
Population Distribution
Total: 46,760 (Male: 24,339, Female: 22,421)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 5,186 (Male: 2,705, Female: 2,481)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 7,016 (Male: 3,560, Female: 3,456)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 9,240 (Male: 4,578, Female: 4,662)
Literate Population
Total: 33,827 (Male: 19,577, Female: 14,250)
Illiterate Population
Total: 12,933 (Male: 4,762, Female: 8,171)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 21,209 (Male: 13,528, Female: 7,681)
Main Workers
Total: 13,109 (Male: 10,454, Female: 2,655)
Marginal Workers
Total: 8,100 (Male: 3,074, Female: 5,026)
Non-Workers
Total: 25,551 (Male: 10,811, Female: 14,740)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 1,952 (Male: 842, Female: 1,110)
- Agricultural Laborers: 77 (Male: 71, Female: 6)
- Household Industry Workers: 100 (Male: 75, Female: 25)
- Other Workers: 10,980 (Male: 9,466, Female: 1,514)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 5,757 (Male: 1,424, Female: 4,333)
- Agricultural Laborers: 218 (Male: 99, Female: 119)
- Household Industry Workers: 52 (Male: 32, Female: 20)
- Other Workers: 2,073 (Male: 1,519, Female: 554)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Dalhousie Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
46,760
M: 24,339
F: 22,421 |
| Rural |
36,160
M: 17,968
F: 18,192 |
| Urban |
10,600
M: 6,371
F: 4,229 |
Number of Households: 9,514
Population Distribution
Total: 46,760 (Male: 24,339, Female: 22,421)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 5,186 (Male: 2,705, Female: 2,481)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 7,016 (Male: 3,560, Female: 3,456)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 9,240 (Male: 4,578, Female: 4,662)
Literate Population
Total: 33,827 (Male: 19,577, Female: 14,250)
Illiterate Population
Total: 12,933 (Male: 4,762, Female: 8,171)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 21,209 (Male: 13,528, Female: 7,681)
Main Workers
Total: 13,109 (Male: 10,454, Female: 2,655)
Marginal Workers
Total: 8,100 (Male: 3,074, Female: 5,026)
Non-Workers
Total: 25,551 (Male: 10,811, Female: 14,740)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 1,952 (Male: 842, Female: 1,110)
- Agricultural Laborers: 77 (Male: 71, Female: 6)
- Household Industry Workers: 100 (Male: 75, Female: 25)
- Other Workers: 10,980 (Male: 9,466, Female: 1,514)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 5,757 (Male: 1,424, Female: 4,333)
- Agricultural Laborers: 218 (Male: 99, Female: 119)
- Household Industry Workers: 52 (Male: 32, Female: 20)
- Other Workers: 2,073 (Male: 1,519, Female: 554)
Grampanchayat List of Dalhousie Tehsil/Taluka
Dalhousie Tehsil comprises 21 Gram Panchayats and 130 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Dalhousie. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dalhousie
Dalhousie is located in the Chamba District of Himachal pradesh State, India.
Dalhousie Tehsil has 130 villages.
Dalhousie has a total of 21 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Dalhousie is 46,760.
In Dalhousie, there are 24,339 males and 22,421 females.
There are 5,186 children in Dalhousie, comprising 2,705 males and 2,481 females.
In Dalhousie, the literate population is 33,827 (19,577 males and 14,250 females). The illiterate population is 12,933 (4,762 males and 8,171 females).