All Information About Dharmsala Subdistrict
Detailed information about Dharmsala Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Dharmsala is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Kangra District of Himachal pradesh State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Dharmsala - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 99 |
| District | Kangra |
| Census Code 2011 | 99 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 42 |
| Number of Villages | 170 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Hamirpur (Code: 7) |
| Assembly Constituency | Jaswan-Pragpur (Code: 98) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Jaswan-Pragpur | Bikram Singh ( 2022) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2027 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Dharmsala Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
136,536
M: 70,178
F: 66,358 |
| Rural |
93,744
M: 47,329
F: 46,415 |
| Urban |
42,792
M: 22,849
F: 19,943 |
Number of Households: 31,328
Population Distribution
Total: 136,536 (Male: 70,178, Female: 66,358)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 13,986 (Male: 7,340, Female: 6,646)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 24,722 (Male: 12,547, Female: 12,175)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 19,479 (Male: 9,767, Female: 9,712)
Literate Population
Total: 105,117 (Male: 57,235, Female: 47,882)
Illiterate Population
Total: 31,419 (Male: 12,943, Female: 18,476)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 52,978 (Male: 36,305, Female: 16,673)
Main Workers
Total: 37,148 (Male: 28,402, Female: 8,746)
Marginal Workers
Total: 15,830 (Male: 7,903, Female: 7,927)
Non-Workers
Total: 83,558 (Male: 33,873, Female: 49,685)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 3,963 (Male: 2,141, Female: 1,822)
- Agricultural Laborers: 500 (Male: 307, Female: 193)
- Household Industry Workers: 645 (Male: 506, Female: 139)
- Other Workers: 32,040 (Male: 25,448, Female: 6,592)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 6,722 (Male: 2,271, Female: 4,451)
- Agricultural Laborers: 1,383 (Male: 833, Female: 550)
- Household Industry Workers: 272 (Male: 149, Female: 123)
- Other Workers: 7,453 (Male: 4,650, Female: 2,803)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Dharmsala Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
136,536
M: 70,178
F: 66,358 |
| Rural |
93,744
M: 47,329
F: 46,415 |
| Urban |
42,792
M: 22,849
F: 19,943 |
Number of Households: 31,328
Population Distribution
Total: 136,536 (Male: 70,178, Female: 66,358)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 13,986 (Male: 7,340, Female: 6,646)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 24,722 (Male: 12,547, Female: 12,175)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 19,479 (Male: 9,767, Female: 9,712)
Literate Population
Total: 105,117 (Male: 57,235, Female: 47,882)
Illiterate Population
Total: 31,419 (Male: 12,943, Female: 18,476)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 52,978 (Male: 36,305, Female: 16,673)
Main Workers
Total: 37,148 (Male: 28,402, Female: 8,746)
Marginal Workers
Total: 15,830 (Male: 7,903, Female: 7,927)
Non-Workers
Total: 83,558 (Male: 33,873, Female: 49,685)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 3,963 (Male: 2,141, Female: 1,822)
- Agricultural Laborers: 500 (Male: 307, Female: 193)
- Household Industry Workers: 645 (Male: 506, Female: 139)
- Other Workers: 32,040 (Male: 25,448, Female: 6,592)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 6,722 (Male: 2,271, Female: 4,451)
- Agricultural Laborers: 1,383 (Male: 833, Female: 550)
- Household Industry Workers: 272 (Male: 149, Female: 123)
- Other Workers: 7,453 (Male: 4,650, Female: 2,803)
Grampanchayat List of Dharmsala Tehsil/Taluka
Dharmsala Tehsil comprises 42 Gram Panchayats and 170 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Dharmsala. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dharmsala
Dharmsala is located in the Kangra District of Himachal pradesh State, India.
Dharmsala Tehsil has 170 villages.
Dharmsala has a total of 42 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Dharmsala is 136,536.
In Dharmsala, there are 70,178 males and 66,358 females.
There are 13,986 children in Dharmsala, comprising 7,340 males and 6,646 females.
In Dharmsala, the literate population is 105,117 (57,235 males and 47,882 females). The illiterate population is 31,419 (12,943 males and 18,476 females).