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 |
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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.