Garhwal Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Garhwal district in Uttarakhand.
Administrative Details of Garhwal
Garhwal comprises 3,473 villages, of which 3,142 are inhabited and 331 are uninhabited. There are 8 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 1,61,778, spread across 5,329 square kilometers.
| Villages | 3,473(3,142 inhabited • 331 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 8 |
| Households | 1,61,778 |
| Total Area | 5,329 km² |
Garhwal Urban & Rural Population
Garhwal had 1,12,703 people in urban areas (16.4%) and 5,74,568 people in rural areas (83.6%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 5,74,568 | 83.6% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 1,12,703 | 16.4% |
| Total | 6,87,271 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Garhwal
The total population comprises 3,26,829 males (47.6%) and 3,60,442 females (52.4%). The sex ratio is 1103 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 2,68,029 | 58,800 | 3,26,829 |
| 👩 Female | 3,06,539 | 53,903 | 3,60,442 |
Literacy Rate in Garhwal
The literacy rate is 72.01%. Male literacy stands at 80.21% while female literacy is 64.57%, indicating a gender gap of 15.64 percentage points. The total literate population is 4,94,889.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 2,13,355 | 48,793 | 2,62,148 |
| Literate (Female) | 1,91,203 | 41,538 | 2,32,741 |
| Total Literate | 4,04,558 | 90,331 | 4,94,889 |
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About Garhwal Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Garhwal in Uttarakhand has a total population of 6,87,271 with a literacy rate of 72.01% and a sex ratio of 1103 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Garhwal district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.