Comprehensive census data showing population distribution and literacy rates for Himachal Pradesh.
Total Population
68,64,602
Male
34,81,873
50.7%
Female
33,82,729
49.3%
Sex Ratio
972
per 1000 males
Literacy Rate
73.42%
Density
123
per km²
Administrative Details of Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh comprises 20,690 villages, of which 17,882 are inhabited and 2,808 are uninhabited. There are 59 urban towns in Himachal Pradesh. The total number of households stands at 14,83,280, spread across 55,673 square kilometers.
Villages
20,690(17,882 inhabited • 2,808 uninhabited)
Urban Towns
59
Households
14,83,280
Total Area
55,673 km²
Himachal Pradesh Urban & Rural Population
According to Census data, Himachal Pradesh had 6,88,552 people in urban areas (10.0%) and 61,76,050 people in rural areas (90.0%).
Area Type
Population
Percentage
🌾 Rural
61,76,050
90.0%
🏙️ Urban
6,88,552
10.0%
Total
68,64,602
100%
Data from Census 2011. Bars show relative proportion.
Rural Population61,76,050
Urban Population6,88,552
Gender Distribution in Himachal Pradesh
The total population of Himachal Pradesh comprises 34,81,873 males (50.7%) and 33,82,729 females (49.3%). The sex ratio in Himachal Pradesh is 972 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
Gender
Rural
Urban
Total
👨 Male
31,10,345
3,71,528
34,81,873
👩 Female
30,65,705
3,17,024
33,82,729
Blue bars represent male, pink bars represent female.
Male Population34,81,873
50.7% of total
Female Population33,82,729
49.3% of total
Literacy Rate in Himachal Pradesh
The literacy rate in Himachal Pradesh is 73.42% as per Census 2011. Male literacy stands at 79.05% while female literacy is 67.61%, indicating a gender gap of 11.44 percentage points. The total literate population is 50,39,736.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
Category
Rural
Urban
Total
Literate (Male)
24,37,821
3,14,769
27,52,590
Literate (Female)
20,33,915
2,53,231
22,87,146
Total Literate
44,71,736
5,68,000
50,39,736
Literacy rates by gender.
Male Literacy Rate79.05%
Female Literacy Rate67.61%
Himachal Pradesh District-wise Population, Area, Sex Ratio & Literacy Data
Himachal Pradesh has 12 districts ranked by Census 2011 population. Click any district name for detailed demographics.
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What is the total population of Himachal Pradesh?▼
According to Census 2011, Himachal Pradesh has a total population of 68,64,602. This includes 61,76,050 people in rural areas and 6,88,552 people in urban areas.
What is the male and female population of Himachal Pradesh?▼
Himachal Pradesh has 34,81,873 males (50.7%) and 33,82,729 females (49.3%).
What is the sex ratio of Himachal Pradesh?▼
The sex ratio of Himachal Pradesh is 972 females per 1000 males. This means for every 1000 men, there are 972 women in the state.
What is the literacy rate in Himachal Pradesh?▼
Himachal Pradesh has an overall literacy rate of 73.42%. The male literacy rate is 79.05% and the female literacy rate is 67.61%. Total literate population is 50,39,736.
What is the total area of Himachal Pradesh?▼
Himachal Pradesh covers a total area of 55,673 square kilometers with a population density of 123 persons per square kilometer.
How many districts are in Himachal Pradesh?▼
Himachal Pradesh comprises 12 districts according to Census 2011.
What is the SC and ST population in Himachal Pradesh?▼
Himachal Pradesh has a Scheduled Caste (SC) population of 17,29,252 (25.19% of total) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) population of 3,92,126 (5.71% of total).
About Himachal Pradesh Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Himachal Pradesh has a total population of 68,64,602 with a literacy rate of 73.42% and a sex ratio of 972 females per 1000 males.
Himachal Pradesh comprises 12 districts. This page provides comprehensive census data for Himachal Pradesh including district-wise demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.