All Information About Rakkar Subdistrict
Detailed information about Rakkar Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Rakkar is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Kangra District of Himachal pradesh State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Rakkar - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 106 |
| District | Kangra |
| Census Code 2011 | 106 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 15 |
| Number of Villages | 81 |
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 Rakkar Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
29,503
M: 14,451
F: 15,052 |
| Rural |
29,503
M: 14,451
F: 15,052 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 6,765
Population Distribution
Total: 29,503 (Male: 14,451, Female: 15,052)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 3,294 (Male: 1,707, Female: 1,587)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 7,602 (Male: 3,828, Female: 3,774)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 118 (Male: 58, Female: 60)
Literate Population
Total: 23,371 (Male: 12,038, Female: 11,333)
Illiterate Population
Total: 6,132 (Male: 2,413, Female: 3,719)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 21,917 (Male: 10,589, Female: 11,328)
Main Workers
Total: 5,693 (Male: 4,602, Female: 1,091)
Marginal Workers
Total: 16,224 (Male: 5,987, Female: 10,237)
Non-Workers
Total: 7,586 (Male: 3,862, Female: 3,724)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 1,390 (Male: 903, Female: 487)
- Agricultural Laborers: 270 (Male: 237, Female: 33)
- Household Industry Workers: 85 (Male: 78, Female: 7)
- Other Workers: 3,948 (Male: 3,384, Female: 564)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 14,525 (Male: 4,671, Female: 9,854)
- Agricultural Laborers: 196 (Male: 125, Female: 71)
- Household Industry Workers: 37 (Male: 27, Female: 10)
- Other Workers: 1,466 (Male: 1,164, Female: 302)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Rakkar Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
29,503
M: 14,451
F: 15,052 |
| Rural |
29,503
M: 14,451
F: 15,052 |
| Urban |
0
M: 0
F: 0 |
Number of Households: 6,765
Population Distribution
Total: 29,503 (Male: 14,451, Female: 15,052)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 3,294 (Male: 1,707, Female: 1,587)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 7,602 (Male: 3,828, Female: 3,774)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 118 (Male: 58, Female: 60)
Literate Population
Total: 23,371 (Male: 12,038, Female: 11,333)
Illiterate Population
Total: 6,132 (Male: 2,413, Female: 3,719)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 21,917 (Male: 10,589, Female: 11,328)
Main Workers
Total: 5,693 (Male: 4,602, Female: 1,091)
Marginal Workers
Total: 16,224 (Male: 5,987, Female: 10,237)
Non-Workers
Total: 7,586 (Male: 3,862, Female: 3,724)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 1,390 (Male: 903, Female: 487)
- Agricultural Laborers: 270 (Male: 237, Female: 33)
- Household Industry Workers: 85 (Male: 78, Female: 7)
- Other Workers: 3,948 (Male: 3,384, Female: 564)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 14,525 (Male: 4,671, Female: 9,854)
- Agricultural Laborers: 196 (Male: 125, Female: 71)
- Household Industry Workers: 37 (Male: 27, Female: 10)
- Other Workers: 1,466 (Male: 1,164, Female: 302)
Grampanchayat List of Rakkar Tehsil/Taluka
Rakkar Tehsil comprises 15 Gram Panchayats and 81 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Rakkar. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rakkar
Rakkar is located in the Kangra District of Himachal pradesh State, India.
Rakkar Tehsil has 81 villages.
Rakkar has a total of 15 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Rakkar is 29,503.
In Rakkar, there are 14,451 males and 15,052 females.
There are 3,294 children in Rakkar, comprising 1,707 males and 1,587 females.
In Rakkar, the literate population is 23,371 (12,038 males and 11,333 females). The illiterate population is 6,132 (2,413 males and 3,719 females).