Himachal Pradesh - Population, Sex Ratio & Literacy Rate
Himachal Pradesh is a state in India with 12 districts, 117 tehsils and 20690 villages. As per Census 2011, the total population is 6864602, sex ratio is 971.53% females per 1,000 males, and the overall literacy rate is 73.42%.
ℹ️ Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011
State at a Glance
Himachal Pradesh
CapitalShimla
High CourtHimachal Pradesh High Court
Area55673 sq km
State Code3
Census Year2011
Total Population
6864602
Sex Ratio
971.53%
Literacy Rate
73.42%
Districts
12
Villages
20690
Households
1483280
Administrative Overview of Himachal Pradesh
| State | Himachal Pradesh |
| Country | India |
| Capital | Shimla |
| High Court | Himachal Pradesh High Court |
| Total Area | 55673 |
| Total Districts | 12 |
| Total Tehsils | 117 |
| Total Villages | 20690 |
| Total Households | 1483280 |
| Census Year | 2011 |
Population of Himachal Pradesh - (Census 2011)
| Total (0-6 Yrs) | 777898 |
| Male (0-6 Yrs) | 407459 |
| Female (0-6 Yrs) | 370439 |
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Religion Population in Himachal Pradesh
| Religion | Population Share | Population | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 6532765 | 95.17% | |
| Muslim | 149881 | 2.18% | |
| Sikh | 79896 | 1.16% | |
| Christian | 12646 | 0.18% | |
| Jain | 1805 | 0.03% | |
| Buddhist | 78659 | 1.15% |
Literacy Rate in Himachal Pradesh
Workers in Himachal Pradesh
Districts List in Himachal Pradesh
| # | Districts Name | Population | Total Tehsils | Sex Ratio | Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bilaspur | 381956 | 6 | 98.15% | 75.30% |
| 2 | Chamba | 519080 | 10 | 98.64% | 62.39% |
| 3 | Hamirpur | 454768 | 7 | 109.50% | 78.74% |
| 4 | Kangra | 1510075 | 21 | 101.18% | 76.33% |
| 5 | Kinnaur | 84121 | 6 | 81.89% | 72.16% |
| 6 | Kullu | 437903 | 6 | 94.23% | 70.26% |
| 7 | Lahul & Spiti | 31564 | 3 | 90.28% | 69.21% |
| 8 | Mandi | 999777 | 17 | 100.73% | 72.39% |
| 9 | Shimla | 814010 | 17 | 91.51% | 75.26% |
| 10 | Sirmaur | 529855 | 10 | 91.78% | 68.44% |
| 11 | Solan | 580320 | 9 | 87.96% | 73.85% |
| 12 | Una | 521173 | 5 | 97.64% | 76.70% |
ℹ️ About This Data
Population figures cover all persons usually residing in Himachal Pradesh state. Literacy rate includes persons aged 7+ who can read and write. Sex ratio = females per 1,000 males. Worker participation rate = workers as % of total population.