Pithoragarh Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand.
Administrative Details of Pithoragarh
Pithoragarh comprises 1,675 villages, of which 1,572 are inhabited and 103 are uninhabited. There are 3 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 1,14,730, spread across 7,090 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,675(1,572 inhabited • 103 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 3 |
| Households | 1,14,730 |
| Total Area | 7,090 km² |
Pithoragarh Urban & Rural Population
Pithoragarh had 69,605 people in urban areas (14.4%) and 4,13,834 people in rural areas (85.6%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 4,13,834 | 85.6% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 69,605 | 14.4% |
| Total | 4,83,439 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Pithoragarh
The total population comprises 2,39,306 males (49.5%) and 2,44,133 females (50.5%). The sex ratio is 1020 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 2,02,930 | 36,376 | 2,39,306 |
| 👩 Female | 2,10,904 | 33,229 | 2,44,133 |
Literacy Rate in Pithoragarh
The literacy rate is 71.48%. Male literacy stands at 79.24% while female literacy is 63.87%, indicating a gender gap of 15.37 percentage points. The total literate population is 3,45,550.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 1,59,729 | 29,894 | 1,89,623 |
| Literate (Female) | 1,29,527 | 26,400 | 1,55,927 |
| Total Literate | 2,89,256 | 56,294 | 3,45,550 |
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About Pithoragarh Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand has a total population of 4,83,439 with a literacy rate of 71.48% and a sex ratio of 1020 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Pithoragarh district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.