Kangra District Census 2021–2025: Population, Literacy, Sex Ratio, ST/SC, Urban/Rural, Religion, City/Taluka
Quick Overview of Kangra District Census 2021 (Projection)
- Estimated Population 2021: 16,70,000–16,74,000 (16.7 lakh)
- Estimated Population 2025: 17,24,000 (17.24 lakh) [also cited as 16,55,633]
- Area: 5,739 sq.km
- Density (2011): 263/km²
- Sex Ratio (2011): 1012 overall (rural: 1019, urban: 908)
- Child Sex Ratio (2011): 877 (urban: 856, rural: 877)
- Literacy Rate (2011): 85.67% (Male: 91.49%, Female: 80.02%)
- Urban Population (2011): 5.71% (86,281)
- Rural Population (2011): 94.29% (14,23,794)
- SC Population: 3,19,385 (21.15%)
- ST Population: 84,564 (5.6%)
- Child Population (0-6 yrs): 1,64,607 (10.9%)
- Households (2011): 3,38,887
- Villages: 3,869
- Towns: 9
- Tehsils/blocks: Baijnath, Baroh, Dera Gopipur, Dharmsala, Dhira, Fatehpur, Harchakian, Indora, Jaisinghpur, Jaswan, Jawalamukhi, Jawali, Kangra, Khundian, Multhan, Nagrota Bagwan, Nurpur, Palampur, Rakkar, Shahpur, Thural
- Workforce (2011): 6,75,170 (M: 4,03,756, F: 2,71,414)
Historic Population Census Data (1901–2011)
| Census Year | Population | Growth (%) | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 4,78,364 | — | * | * |
| 1911 | 4,69,046 | -1.95% | 2,47,000 | 2,22,000 |
| 1921 | 4,69,251 | +0.04% | 2,43,000 | 2,26,000 |
| 1931 | 4,94,658 | +5.41% | 2,58,000 | 2,37,000 |
| 1941 | 5,63,163 | +13.85% | 2,94,000 | 2,69,000 |
| 1951 | 5,70,643 | +1.33% | 2,95,000 | 2,76,000 |
| 1961 | 6,57,232 | +15.17% | 3,35,000 | 3,23,000 |
| 1971 | 8,00,863 | +21.85% | 3,99,000 | 4,02,000 |
| 1981 | 9,90,758 | +23.71% | 4,91,000 | 4,99,000 |
| 1991 | 11,74,072 | +18.50% | 5,80,000 | 5,94,000 |
| 2001 | 13,39,030 | +14.05% | 6,61,254 | 6,77,776 |
| 2011 | 15,10,075 | +12.77% | 7,50,591 | 7,59,484 |
Population Projection Table (2025–2036)
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16,55,633–17,24,000 | 9.6–13% |
| 2026 | 16,62,418 | 10.1% |
| 2027 | 16,68,109 | 10.47% |
| 2028 | 16,74,019 | 10.86% |
| 2029 | 16,79,710 | 11.23% |
| 2030 | 16,85,620 | 11.62% |
| 2036 | 17,05,976 | 12.97% |
Main Census 2011 Data
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,10,075 | 7,50,591 | 7,59,484 |
| Households | 3,38,887 | - | - |
| SC Population | 3,19,385 | 1,59,697 | 1,59,688 |
| ST Population | 84,564 | 41,745 | 42,819 |
| Child Population (0-6 yrs) | 1,64,607 | 87,741 | 76,866 |
| Workers | 6,75,170 | 4,03,756 | 2,71,414 |
Religion-wise Population (2011)
| Religion | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 14,61,140 | 96.76% |
| Muslim | 19,797 | 1.31% |
| Buddhist | 14,511 | 0.96% |
| Sikh | 8,929 | 0.59% |
| Christian | 3,023 | 0.20% |
| Jain | 194 | 0.01% |
| Other religions/not stated | 2,273+208 | 0.16% |
SC/ST Details (2011)
| Category | Total | Male | Female | % Population | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste | 3,19,385 | 1,59,697 | 1,59,688 | 21.15% | 1000 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 84,564 | 41,745 | 42,819 | 5.6% | 1026 |
Sex Ratio by Religion/Area (2011)
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total | 1012 |
| Urban | 908 |
| Rural | 1019 |
| Hindu | 1019 |
| Muslim | 848 |
| Buddhist | 757 |
| Sikh | 910 |
Urban/Rural Split (2011)
| Area | Population | Male | Female | Sex Ratio | Child Sex Ratio | Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban | 86,281 | 45,226 | 41,055 | 908 | 856 | 89.70% (M: 92.60%, F: 86.52%) |
| Rural | 14,23,794 | 7,05,365 | 7,18,429 | 1019 | 877 | 85.42% (M: 91.42%, F: 79.64%) |
Literacy Rate by Religion (2011)
| Religion | Avg. Literacy | Male Literacy | Female Literacy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 85.93% | 91.83% | 80.24% |
| Muslim | 67.61% | 73.65% | 60.47% |
| Buddhist | 81.61% | 85% | 77.05% |
| Sikh | 89.28% | 93.82% | 84.36% |
Languages Spoken (2011)
- Kangri: 70.88%
- Pahari: 14.92%
- Hindi: 5.55%
- Gaddi: 2.64%
- Punjabi: 2.06%
Subdistrict (Tehsil/Taluk) List
- Baijnath
- Baroh
- Dera Gopipur
- Dharmsala
- Dhira
- Fatehpur
- Harchakian
- Indora
- Jaisinghpur
- Jaswan
- Jawalamukhi
- Jawali
- Kangra
- Khundian
- Multhan
- Nagrota Bagwan
- Nurpur
- Palampur
- Rakkar
- Shahpur
- Thural
Villages and Towns
- Villages: 3,869 (highest in Himachal Pradesh)
- Towns: 9
- Major cities/towns: Dharamshala (HQ), Kangra, Palampur, Baijnath, Jawalamukhi
Socio-Economic & Miscellaneous Facts
- Highest working force in HP: 6,75,170 (2011)
- First in literacy rate (state-wise): 1,152,640 literates
- Main economy: agriculture; 3,03,007 cultivators (2nd highest in state)
- All villages have electricity and water
- Main tourism: Dharamsala, McLeodganj (Dalai Lama seat), Kangra Fort, Palampur, Baijnath, Jawalamukhi, Masroor Temples
- Main wildlife: Dhauladhar WLS, Pong Dam Lake WLS
- Native language: Kangri
- Institutions: Central University, CSK Agri University, NIFT
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What is Kangra district population (2011)? 15,10,075
- Est. population 2021/2025? 16.7–17.24 lakh
- Sex ratio? 1012 overall (rural: 1019, urban: 908)
- Literacy rate? 85.67%; male: 91.49%, female: 80.02%
- Religion-wise percentage? Hindu (96.76%), Muslim (1.31%), Buddhist (0.96%), Sikh (0.59%), Christian (0.2%)
- SC/ST share? SC: 21.15%, ST: 5.6%
- Villages/towns? 3,869 villages, 9 towns
- Largest language? Kangri (70.88%), then Pahari, Hindi, Gaddi, Punjabi
- Main tehsils? Full list above (21)
- Main cities? Dharamshala (HQ), Kangra, Palampur