All Information About Dharchula Subdistrict
Detailed information about Dharchula Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Dharchula is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Pithoragarh District of Uttarakhand State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Dharchula - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 316 |
| District | Pithoragarh |
| Census Code 2011 | 316 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 56 |
| Number of Villages | 78 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Almora (Code: 25) |
| Assembly Constituency | Dharchula (Code: 277) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Dharchula | Harish Singh Dhami ( 2022) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2027 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Dharchula Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
65,689
M: 33,240
F: 32,449 |
| Rural |
58,650
M: 29,443
F: 29,207 |
| Urban |
7,039
M: 3,797
F: 3,242 |
Number of Households: 14,714
Population Distribution
Total: 65,689 (Male: 33,240, Female: 32,449)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 9,325 (Male: 4,901, Female: 4,424)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 13,002 (Male: 6,419, Female: 6,583)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 9,433 (Male: 4,644, Female: 4,789)
Literate Population
Total: 44,585 (Male: 25,894, Female: 18,691)
Illiterate Population
Total: 21,104 (Male: 7,346, Female: 13,758)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 34,980 (Male: 18,138, Female: 16,842)
Main Workers
Total: 19,669 (Male: 11,446, Female: 8,223)
Marginal Workers
Total: 15,311 (Male: 6,692, Female: 8,619)
Non-Workers
Total: 30,709 (Male: 15,102, Female: 15,607)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 10,609 (Male: 4,369, Female: 6,240)
- Agricultural Laborers: 587 (Male: 308, Female: 279)
- Household Industry Workers: 949 (Male: 419, Female: 530)
- Other Workers: 7,524 (Male: 6,350, Female: 1,174)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 10,636 (Male: 4,249, Female: 6,387)
- Agricultural Laborers: 499 (Male: 250, Female: 249)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,025 (Male: 312, Female: 713)
- Other Workers: 3,151 (Male: 1,881, Female: 1,270)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Dharchula Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
65,689
M: 33,240
F: 32,449 |
| Rural |
58,650
M: 29,443
F: 29,207 |
| Urban |
7,039
M: 3,797
F: 3,242 |
Number of Households: 14,714
Population Distribution
Total: 65,689 (Male: 33,240, Female: 32,449)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 9,325 (Male: 4,901, Female: 4,424)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 13,002 (Male: 6,419, Female: 6,583)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 9,433 (Male: 4,644, Female: 4,789)
Literate Population
Total: 44,585 (Male: 25,894, Female: 18,691)
Illiterate Population
Total: 21,104 (Male: 7,346, Female: 13,758)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 34,980 (Male: 18,138, Female: 16,842)
Main Workers
Total: 19,669 (Male: 11,446, Female: 8,223)
Marginal Workers
Total: 15,311 (Male: 6,692, Female: 8,619)
Non-Workers
Total: 30,709 (Male: 15,102, Female: 15,607)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 10,609 (Male: 4,369, Female: 6,240)
- Agricultural Laborers: 587 (Male: 308, Female: 279)
- Household Industry Workers: 949 (Male: 419, Female: 530)
- Other Workers: 7,524 (Male: 6,350, Female: 1,174)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 10,636 (Male: 4,249, Female: 6,387)
- Agricultural Laborers: 499 (Male: 250, Female: 249)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,025 (Male: 312, Female: 713)
- Other Workers: 3,151 (Male: 1,881, Female: 1,270)
Grampanchayat List of Dharchula Tehsil/Taluka
Dharchula Tehsil comprises 56 Gram Panchayats and 78 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Dharchula. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dharchula
Dharchula is located in the Pithoragarh District of Uttarakhand State, India.
Dharchula Tehsil has 78 villages.
Dharchula has a total of 56 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Dharchula is 65,689.
In Dharchula, there are 33,240 males and 32,449 females.
There are 9,325 children in Dharchula, comprising 4,901 males and 4,424 females.
In Dharchula, the literate population is 44,585 (25,894 males and 18,691 females). The illiterate population is 21,104 (7,346 males and 13,758 females).