Uttarakhand Population & Demographics

Comprehensive census data showing population distribution and literacy rates for Uttarakhand.

Total Population
1,00,86,292
Male
51,37,773
50.9%
Female
49,48,519
49.1%
Sex Ratio
963
per 1000 males
Literacy Rate
68.22%
Density
189
per km²

Administrative Details of Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand comprises 16,793 villages, of which 15,745 are inhabited and 1,048 are uninhabited. There are 115 urban towns in Uttarakhand. The total number of households stands at 20,56,975, spread across 53,483 square kilometers.

Villages16,793(15,745 inhabited1,048 uninhabited)
Urban Towns115
Households20,56,975
Total Area53,483 km²

Uttarakhand Urban & Rural Population

According to Census data, Uttarakhand had 30,49,338 people in urban areas (30.2%) and 70,36,954 people in rural areas (69.8%).

Area TypePopulationPercentage
🌾 Rural70,36,95469.8%
🏙️ Urban30,49,33830.2%
Total1,00,86,292100%

Data from Census 2011. Bars show relative proportion.

Rural Population70,36,954
Urban Population30,49,338

Gender Distribution in Uttarakhand

The total population of Uttarakhand comprises 51,37,773 males (50.9%) and 49,48,519 females (49.1%). The sex ratio in Uttarakhand is 963 females per 1000 males.

Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural

GenderRuralUrbanTotal
👨 Male35,19,04216,18,73151,37,773
👩 Female35,17,91214,30,60749,48,519

Blue bars represent male, pink bars represent female.

Male Population51,37,773
50.9% of total
Female Population49,48,519
49.1% of total

Literacy Rate in Uttarakhand

The literacy rate in Uttarakhand is 68.22% as per Census 2011. Male literacy stands at 75.2% while female literacy is 60.97%, indicating a gender gap of 14.23 percentage points. The total literate population is 68,80,953.

Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural

CategoryRuralUrbanTotal
Literate (Male)25,96,17112,67,53738,63,708
Literate (Female)20,17,8799,99,36630,17,245
Total Literate46,14,05022,66,90368,80,953

Literacy rates by gender.

Male Literacy Rate75.2%
Female Literacy Rate60.97%

Uttarakhand District-wise Population, Area, Sex Ratio & Literacy Data

Uttarakhand has 13 districts ranked by Census 2011 population. Click any district name for detailed demographics.

#District Population Literacy % Sex Ratio Area (km²)
1Hardwar18,90,42262.33%8802,360
2Dehradun16,96,69474.23%9023,088
3Udham Singh Nagar16,48,90262.94%9202,542
4Nainital9,54,60572.96%9344,251
5Garhwal6,87,27172.01%11035,329
6Almora6,22,50670.12%11393,144
7Tehri Garhwal6,18,93165.92%10773,642
8Pithoragarh4,83,43971.48%10207,090
9Chamoli3,91,60571.64%10198,029.999
10Uttarkashi3,30,08665.17%9588,016

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All States in India by Population

India's most populous states ranked by Census 2011 data. Uttarakhand has a population of 1,00,86,292. Click any state to view detailed demographics.

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1. Uttar Pradesh19,98,12,341
2. Maharashtra11,23,74,333
3. Bihar10,40,99,452
4. West Bengal9,12,76,115
5. Andhra Pradesh8,45,80,777
6. Madhya Pradesh7,26,26,809
7. Tamil Nadu7,21,47,030
8. Rajasthan6,85,48,437
9. Karnataka6,10,95,297
10. Gujarat6,04,39,692
11. Odisha4,19,74,218
12. Kerala3,34,06,061
13. Jharkhand3,29,88,134
14. Assam3,12,05,576
15. Punjab2,77,43,338
16. Chhattisgarh2,55,45,198
17. Haryana2,53,51,462
18. Nct Of Delhi1,67,87,941
19. Jammu & Kashmir1,25,41,302
20. Uttarakhand1,00,86,292
21. Himachal Pradesh68,64,602
22. Tripura36,73,917
23. Meghalaya29,66,889
24. Manipur28,55,794
25. Nagaland19,78,502
26. Goa14,58,545
27. Arunachal Pradesh13,83,727
28. Puducherry12,47,953
29. Mizoram10,97,206
30. Chandigarh10,55,450
31. Sikkim6,10,577
32. Andaman & Nicobar Islands3,80,581
33. Dadra & Nagar Haveli3,43,709
34. Daman & Diu2,43,247
35. Lakshadweep64,473

List of Districts in Uttarakhand

Complete list of all 13 districts in Uttarakhand.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total population of Uttarakhand?
According to Census 2011, Uttarakhand has a total population of 1,00,86,292. This includes 70,36,954 people in rural areas and 30,49,338 people in urban areas.
What is the male and female population of Uttarakhand?
Uttarakhand has 51,37,773 males (50.9%) and 49,48,519 females (49.1%).
What is the sex ratio of Uttarakhand?
The sex ratio of Uttarakhand is 963 females per 1000 males. This means for every 1000 men, there are 963 women in the state.
What is the literacy rate in Uttarakhand?
Uttarakhand has an overall literacy rate of 68.22%. The male literacy rate is 75.2% and the female literacy rate is 60.97%. Total literate population is 68,80,953.
What is the total area of Uttarakhand?
Uttarakhand covers a total area of 53,483 square kilometers with a population density of 189 persons per square kilometer.
How many districts are in Uttarakhand?
Uttarakhand comprises 13 districts according to Census 2011.
What is the SC and ST population in Uttarakhand?
Uttarakhand has a Scheduled Caste (SC) population of 18,92,516 (18.76% of total) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) population of 2,91,903 (2.89% of total).

About Uttarakhand Census 2011 Data

According to Census 2011, Uttarakhand has a total population of 1,00,86,292 with a literacy rate of 68.22% and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1000 males.

Uttarakhand comprises 13 districts. This page provides comprehensive census data for Uttarakhand including district-wise demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.

Data Source: Census of India 2011

All statistics based on official Census 2011 data for Uttarakhand.