The area is known as Bhales (/bʱəˈles/) to outsiders, but inhabitants of the region use a variety of names, including Bhalessa (/bʱəˈlesɑ/), Bhalesh (/bʱəˈleʃ/, with variant /bʱəˈleiʃ/), and Bhal (/ˈbʱɑl/).

[5] The area is easily accessible from Churaha Wazarat of Chamba through passes such as Padri Gali and Mehlwar.

[citation needed] Тhe official language in the Bhalessa region is Urdu, which is used for administrative purposes.

During the summer, they go deep into the mountainous valley of Bhalessa with their cattle where they produce milk, cheese, and ghee.

[9] Traditional industries such as beekeeping, sheep cattle rearing, handloom weaving, blanket making, and ghee production contribute to the cultural economy of Bhalessa.

[13] The people of Bhalessa are represented at various levels, in sports, education, politics, civil services, and other diverse fields.

[15] There have been demands for a Hill District Status for these tehsils,[16] as well as for the creation of a separate Tourism Development Authority[17] and the post of Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC).

Notable politicians include: He also served as the Chief Minister of erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir from 2005 to 2008.