Tehsils in Kangra District
Complete List of Sub-District Administrative Divisions in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
About Tehsils in Kangra District
Kangra District in Himachal Pradesh is divided into 41 tehsils (also known as tehsils, mandals, or subdivisions in different parts of India). These sub-district administrative divisions collectively cover approximately 7,383 villages and form the critical link between the district administration and grassroots communities.
Each tehsil in Kangra District is headed by a Tahsildar (also called Tehsil Officer or Revenue Officer), who serves as the primary administrative authority at the sub-district level. The Tahsildar and their team are responsible for maintaining land records and property documentation, collecting land revenue and property taxes, issuing essential government certificates (income, caste, residence, nativity), processing property mutations and transfers, implementing government welfare schemes, conducting local elections and census operations, and serving as first-level magistrate for minor legal matters. The tehsil office (Taluk/Tehsil/Mandal office) is where citizens interact most frequently with the government for day-to-day administrative needs.
Understanding the tehsil structure of Kangra District is essential for accessing local government services, identifying correct administrative jurisdictions, and navigating the bureaucratic system effectively. Below you'll find a complete list of all 41 tehsils in Kangra District with their village coverage.
Terminology Note
In Himachal Pradesh, these administrative divisions are officially called tehsils. The same administrative level is known as Taluks in South India, Tehsils in North India, Mandals in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, and Subdivisions in Eastern India. All terms refer to the same sub-district tier with similar administrative functions.
List of Tehsils in Kangra District
| # | Tehsil Name | Type | Villages | Population | View Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alampur | Tehsil | 85 | 16517 | View |
| 2 | Baijnath | Tehsil | 312 | 83819 | View |
| 3 | Baroh | Tehsil | 330 | 25789 | View |
| 4 | Bharoli | Tehsil | 50 | - | View |
| 5 | Bhawarna | Tehsil | 169 | 35240 | View |
| 6 | Chachian | Tehsil | 56 | - | View |
| 7 | Chadiyar | Tehsil | 46 | 11444 | View |
| 8 | Dadasiba | Tehsil | 132 | 31742 | View |
| 9 | Dareeni | Tehsil | 95 | 12290 | View |
| 10 | Dera Gopipur | Tehsil | 337 | 56061 | View |
| 11 | Dharmsala | Tehsil | 309 | 133473 | View |
| 12 | Dhira | Tehsil | 215 | 22119 | View |
| 13 | Fatehpur | Tehsil | 447 | 101537 | View |
| 14 | Gangath | Tehsil | 232 | 37911 | View |
| 15 | Harchakian | Tehsil | 106 | 13841 | View |
| 16 | Haripur | Tehsil | 209 | 33396 | View |
| 17 | Indora | Tehsil | 209 | 80049 | View |
| 18 | Jaisinghpur | Tehsil | 170 | 44565 | View |
| 19 | Jaswan | Tehsil | 116 | 15089 | View |
| 20 | Jawalamukhi | Tehsil | 343 | 52797 | View |
| 21 | Jawali | Tehsil | 228 | 62178 | View |
| 22 | Kangra | Tehsil | 298 | 97568 | View |
| 23 | Khundian | Tehsil | 270 | 19239 | View |
| 24 | Kotla | Tehsil | 153 | 26822 | View |
| 25 | Lagru | Tehsil | 77 | 8581 | View |
| 26 | Majheen | Tehsil | 128 | 10411 | View |
| 27 | Multhan | Tehsil | 73 | 7612 | View |
| 28 | Nagrota Bagwan | Tehsil | 295 | 76899 | View |
| 29 | Nagrota Surian | Tehsil | 37 | 23746 | View |
| 30 | Nurpur | Tehsil | 468 | 100295 | View |
| 31 | Palampur | Tehsil | 261 | 87527 | View |
| 32 | Panchrukhi | Tehsil | 148 | 29765 | View |
| 33 | Pragpur | Tehsil | 109 | 17715 | View |
| 34 | Raja Ka Talab | Tehsil | 71 | - | View |
| 35 | Rakkar | Tehsil | 116 | 19510 | View |
| 36 | Rey | Tehsil | 87 | - | View |
| 37 | Sadwan | Tehsil | 71 | - | View |
| 38 | Shahpur | Tehsil | 215 | 58531 | View |
| 39 | Sulah | Tehsil | 132 | 38889 | View |
| 40 | Thakurdwara | Tehsil | 21 | - | View |
| 41 | Thural | Tehsil | 157 | 17108 | View |
Browse Tehsils in Kangra
Alampur
Population: 16517Baijnath
Population: 83819Baroh
Population: 25789Bharoli
Bhawarna
Population: 35240Chachian
Chadiyar
Population: 11444Dadasiba
Population: 31742Dareeni
Population: 12290Dera Gopipur
Population: 56061Dharmsala
Population: 133473Dhira
Population: 22119Fatehpur
Population: 101537Gangath
Population: 37911Harchakian
Population: 13841Haripur
Population: 33396Indora
Population: 80049Jaisinghpur
Population: 44565Jaswan
Population: 15089Jawalamukhi
Population: 52797Jawali
Population: 62178Kangra
Population: 97568Khundian
Population: 19239Kotla
Population: 26822Lagru
Population: 8581Majheen
Population: 10411Multhan
Population: 7612Nagrota Bagwan
Population: 76899Nagrota Surian
Population: 23746Nurpur
Population: 100295Palampur
Population: 87527Panchrukhi
Population: 29765Pragpur
Population: 17715Raja Ka Talab
Rakkar
Population: 19510Rey
Sadwan
Shahpur
Population: 58531Sulah
Population: 38889Thakurdwara
Thural
Population: 17108How to Use This Directory
This tehsil directory for Kangra District helps you find administrative divisions and access government services:
- Find your tehsil: Locate the tehsil that covers your village or area from the list above
- View detailed information: Click on any tehsil name to see villages, post offices, banks, and government offices in that area
- Access services: Identify the correct tehsil office (Tahsildar office) for certificate applications and land records
- Compare coverage: Use the village count column to understand the size and coverage of each tehsil
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tehsils are there in Kangra District?
Kangra District has 41 tehsils that together cover 7,383 villages. These administrative divisions handle revenue collection, land records, and essential government certificate services for all citizens in the district. The tehsils are administered under the overall supervision of the District Collector at Kangra.
What is the difference between a tehsil and a block in Kangra District?
A tehsil is a revenue administrative unit focused on land revenue collection, property registration, and issuing government certificates. A block (Community Development Block) is a development administrative unit focused on implementing rural development programs, healthcare, education, and welfare schemes. While both cover similar geographical areas in Kangra District, they serve different administrative purposes and are headed by different officers (Tahsildar vs Block Development Officer).
Where is the tehsil office located in Kangra District?
Each tehsil in Kangra District has its own tehsil office (Tahsildar office) usually located in the headquarters town of that tehsil. Click on any tehsil name in the list above to find the specific location, contact details, and office information. The tehsil office is where you submit applications for certificates, land mutations, and other revenue-related services.
How do I find which tehsil my village belongs to in Kangra District?
To find your village's tehsil in Kangra District: (1) Browse the tehsils listed above and click on each to see the village list, (2) Check your land records or property documents which mention the tehsil name, (3) Use the village search feature on ChennaiIQ to directly locate your village, or (4) Contact the District Collectorate for administrative boundary information.
What services can I access at a tehsil office in Kangra District?
Tehsil offices (Tahsildar offices) in Kangra District provide numerous essential services: Certificates: Income, caste, community, residence, nativity, and legal heir certificates. Land services: Patta transfers, mutation of records, encumbrance certificates, land valuations. Revenue services: Land tax payment, property tax assessment. Welfare services: Old age pension, widow pension, ration card applications. Emergency services: Emergency certificates during natural disasters. The Tahsildar also has magisterial powers to handle minor legal and administrative matters.