Dehradun Population & Demographics

Comprehensive census data for Dehradun district in Uttarakhand.

Total Population
16,96,694
Male
8,92,199
52.6%
Female
8,04,495
47.4%
Sex Ratio
902
per 1000 males
Literacy Rate
74.23%
Density
549
per km²

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.

Villages748(731 inhabited17 uninhabited)
Urban Towns22
Households3,47,001
Total Area3,088 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 TypePopulationPercentage
🌾 Rural7,54,75344.5%
🏙️ Urban9,41,94155.5%
Total16,96,694100%

Data from Census 2011.

Rural Population7,54,753
Urban Population9,41,941

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

GenderRuralUrbanTotal
👨 Male3,92,8914,99,3088,92,199
👩 Female3,61,8624,42,6338,04,495
Male Population8,92,199
52.6% of total
Female Population8,04,495
47.4% of total

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

CategoryRuralUrbanTotal
Literate (Male)2,92,3824,09,8347,02,216
Literate (Female)2,25,4543,31,8365,57,290
Total Literate5,17,8367,41,67012,59,506
Male Literacy Rate78.71%
Female Literacy Rate69.27%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total population of Dehradun?
According to Census 2011, Dehradun has a total population of 16,96,694. This includes 7,54,753 people in rural areas and 9,41,941 people in urban areas.
What is the male and female population of Dehradun?
Dehradun has 8,92,199 males (52.6%) and 8,04,495 females (47.4%).
What is the sex ratio of Dehradun?
The sex ratio of Dehradun is 902 females per 1000 males.
What is the literacy rate in Dehradun?
Dehradun has an overall literacy rate of 74.23%. The male literacy rate is 78.71% and the female literacy rate is 69.27%.
What is the total area of Dehradun?
Dehradun covers a total area of 3,088 square kilometers with a population density of 549 persons per square kilometer.

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.

Data Source: Census of India 2011

All statistics based on official Census 2011 data for Dehradun, Uttarakhand.