Nainital Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Nainital district in Uttarakhand.
Administrative Details of Nainital
Nainital comprises 1,141 villages, of which 1,097 are inhabited and 44 are uninhabited. There are 11 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 1,91,383, spread across 4,251 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,141(1,097 inhabited • 44 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 11 |
| Households | 1,91,383 |
| Total Area | 4,251 km² |
Nainital Urban & Rural Population
Nainital had 3,71,734 people in urban areas (38.9%) and 5,82,871 people in rural areas (61.1%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 5,82,871 | 61.1% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 3,71,734 | 38.9% |
| Total | 9,54,605 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Nainital
The total population comprises 4,93,666 males (51.7%) and 4,60,939 females (48.3%). The sex ratio is 934 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 2,99,257 | 1,94,409 | 4,93,666 |
| 👩 Female | 2,83,614 | 1,77,325 | 4,60,939 |
Literacy Rate in Nainital
The literacy rate is 72.96%. Male literacy stands at 78.15% while female literacy is 67.41%, indicating a gender gap of 10.74 percentage points. The total literate population is 6,96,500.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 2,34,254 | 1,51,525 | 3,85,779 |
| Literate (Female) | 1,83,716 | 1,27,005 | 3,10,721 |
| Total Literate | 4,17,970 | 2,78,530 | 6,96,500 |
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About Nainital Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Nainital in Uttarakhand has a total population of 9,54,605 with a literacy rate of 72.96% and a sex ratio of 934 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Nainital district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.