Dehradun Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Dehradun district in Uttarakhand.
Administrative Details of Dehradun
Dehradun comprises 748 villages, of which 731 are inhabited and 17 are uninhabited. There are 22 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 3,47,001, spread across 3,088 square kilometers.
| Villages | 748(731 inhabited • 17 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 22 |
| Households | 3,47,001 |
| Total Area | 3,088 km² |
Dehradun Urban & Rural Population
Dehradun had 9,41,941 people in urban areas (55.5%) and 7,54,753 people in rural areas (44.5%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 7,54,753 | 44.5% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 9,41,941 | 55.5% |
| Total | 16,96,694 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Dehradun
The total population comprises 8,92,199 males (52.6%) and 8,04,495 females (47.4%). The sex ratio is 902 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 3,92,891 | 4,99,308 | 8,92,199 |
| 👩 Female | 3,61,862 | 4,42,633 | 8,04,495 |
Literacy Rate in Dehradun
The literacy rate is 74.23%. Male literacy stands at 78.71% while female literacy is 69.27%, indicating a gender gap of 9.44 percentage points. The total literate population is 12,59,506.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 2,92,382 | 4,09,834 | 7,02,216 |
| Literate (Female) | 2,25,454 | 3,31,836 | 5,57,290 |
| Total Literate | 5,17,836 | 7,41,670 | 12,59,506 |
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About Dehradun Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Dehradun in Uttarakhand has a total population of 16,96,694 with a literacy rate of 74.23% and a sex ratio of 902 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Dehradun district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.