All Information About Palampur Subdistrict
Detailed information about Palampur Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Palampur is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Kangra District of Himachal pradesh State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Palampur - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 111 |
| District | Kangra |
| Census Code 2011 | 111 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 32 |
| Number of Villages | 157 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Kangra (Code: 8) |
| Assembly Constituency | Baijnath (Code: 105) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Baijnath | Kishori Lal ( 2022) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2027 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Palampur Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
189,276
M: 93,807
F: 95,469 |
| Rural |
185,733
M: 91,993
F: 93,740 |
| Urban |
3,543
M: 1,814
F: 1,729 |
Number of Households: 44,501
Population Distribution
Total: 189,276 (Male: 93,807, Female: 95,469)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 19,824 (Male: 10,375, Female: 9,449)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 45,030 (Male: 22,365, Female: 22,665)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 21,971 (Male: 10,683, Female: 11,288)
Literate Population
Total: 145,085 (Male: 76,146, Female: 68,939)
Illiterate Population
Total: 44,191 (Male: 17,661, Female: 26,530)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 68,323 (Male: 46,275, Female: 22,048)
Main Workers
Total: 38,779 (Male: 31,313, Female: 7,466)
Marginal Workers
Total: 29,544 (Male: 14,962, Female: 14,582)
Non-Workers
Total: 120,953 (Male: 47,532, Female: 73,421)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 3,359 (Male: 2,167, Female: 1,192)
- Agricultural Laborers: 1,426 (Male: 1,066, Female: 360)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,120 (Male: 902, Female: 218)
- Other Workers: 32,874 (Male: 27,178, Female: 5,696)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 12,276 (Male: 4,221, Female: 8,055)
- Agricultural Laborers: 4,013 (Male: 2,378, Female: 1,635)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,309 (Male: 760, Female: 549)
- Other Workers: 11,946 (Male: 7,603, Female: 4,343)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Palampur Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
189,276
M: 93,807
F: 95,469 |
| Rural |
185,733
M: 91,993
F: 93,740 |
| Urban |
3,543
M: 1,814
F: 1,729 |
Number of Households: 44,501
Population Distribution
Total: 189,276 (Male: 93,807, Female: 95,469)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 19,824 (Male: 10,375, Female: 9,449)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 45,030 (Male: 22,365, Female: 22,665)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 21,971 (Male: 10,683, Female: 11,288)
Literate Population
Total: 145,085 (Male: 76,146, Female: 68,939)
Illiterate Population
Total: 44,191 (Male: 17,661, Female: 26,530)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 68,323 (Male: 46,275, Female: 22,048)
Main Workers
Total: 38,779 (Male: 31,313, Female: 7,466)
Marginal Workers
Total: 29,544 (Male: 14,962, Female: 14,582)
Non-Workers
Total: 120,953 (Male: 47,532, Female: 73,421)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 3,359 (Male: 2,167, Female: 1,192)
- Agricultural Laborers: 1,426 (Male: 1,066, Female: 360)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,120 (Male: 902, Female: 218)
- Other Workers: 32,874 (Male: 27,178, Female: 5,696)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 12,276 (Male: 4,221, Female: 8,055)
- Agricultural Laborers: 4,013 (Male: 2,378, Female: 1,635)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,309 (Male: 760, Female: 549)
- Other Workers: 11,946 (Male: 7,603, Female: 4,343)
Grampanchayat List of Palampur Tehsil/Taluka
Palampur Tehsil comprises 32 Gram Panchayats and 157 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Palampur. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Palampur
Palampur is located in the Kangra District of Himachal pradesh State, India.
Palampur Tehsil has 157 villages.
Palampur has a total of 32 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Palampur is 189,276.
In Palampur, there are 93,807 males and 95,469 females.
There are 19,824 children in Palampur, comprising 10,375 males and 9,449 females.
In Palampur, the literate population is 145,085 (76,146 males and 68,939 females). The illiterate population is 44,191 (17,661 males and 26,530 females).