Mandi District Population 2011–2025: Religion | Sex Ratio | Literacy Data
Quick Overview of Mandi District Census 2021 (Projection)
- Estimated Population 2021: 10,92,500 (10.93 lakh)
- Estimated Population 2025: 10,96,147–11,20,300
- Area: 3,950 sq.km
- Density (2011): 253/km²
- Sex Ratio (2011): 1007–1008 (rural: 1011, urban: 956–957)
- Child sex ratio (2011): 916–917
- Literacy Rate (2011): 81.53% (Male: 89.56%, Female: 73.66%)
- Urban Population (2011): 6.27% (62,637)
- Rural Population (2011): 93.73% (9,37,140)
- Households (2011): 2,19,145
- SC Population: 2,93,739 (29.38%)
- ST Population: 12,787 (1.28%)
- Child Population (0–6 yrs): 1,12,074 (11.21%)
- Villages: 3,338
- Towns: 5
- Subdivisions/Tehsils: 12 subdivisions (Mandi Sadar, Balh, Sundar Nagar, Sarkaghat, Dharampur, Joginder Nagar, Padhar, Gohar, Thunag, Karsog, Balichoki, Kotli)
- Main languages: Mandeali (59.11%), Pahari (33.32%), Hindi (4.1%), Punjabi (0.66%), Kangri (0.47%)
Population Projection Table (2025–2036)
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10,96,147–11,20,300 | 9.64%–12.0% |
| 2026 | 11,00,639 | 10.09% |
| 2027 | 11,04,407 | 10.47% |
| 2028 | 11,08,320 | 10.86% |
| 2029 | 11,12,088 | 11.23% |
| 2030 | 11,16,000 | 11.62% |
| 2036 | 11,29,478 | 12.97% |
Historic Census Data (1901–2011)
| Census Year | Population | Growth (%) | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 2,28,721 | — | 1,20,000 | 1,09,000 |
| 1911 | 2,36,038 | +3.19% | 1,23,000 | 1,13,000 |
| 1921 | 2,39,376 | +1.41% | 1,24,000 | 1,16,000 |
| 1931 | 2,65,873 | +11.07% | 1,39,000 | 1,27,000 |
| 1941 | 3,03,685 | +14.22% | 1,59,000 | 1,44,000 |
| 1951 | 3,10,626 | +2.29% | 1,58,000 | 1,53,000 |
| 1961 | 3,84,259 | +23.70% | 1,93,000 | 1,92,000 |
| 1971 | 5,15,180 | +34.07% | 2,62,000 | 2,53,000 |
| 1981 | 6,44,827 | +25.16% | 3,22,000 | 3,22,000 |
| 1991 | 7,76,372 | +20.40% | 3,86,000 | 3,91,000 |
| 2001 | 9,01,344 | +16.10% | 4,47,872 | 4,53,472 |
| 2011 | 9,99,777 | +10.92% | 4,98,065 | 5,01,712 |
Main Census 2011 Data
| Description | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,99,777 | 4,98,065 | 5,01,712 |
| Households | 2,19,145 | - | - |
| SC Population | 2,93,739 | 1,47,250 | 1,46,489 |
| ST Population | 12,787 | 6,345 | 6,442 |
| Child Population (0-6 yrs) | 1,12,074 | 58,486 | 53,588 |
| Workers | 5,72,671 | 2,97,464 | 2,75,207 |
Religion-wise Population (2011)
| Religion | Population | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 9,81,412 | 98.16% |
| Muslim | 9,460 | 0.95% |
| Sikh | 4,081 | 0.41% |
| Buddhist | 2,628 | 0.26% |
| Christian | 876 | 0.09% |
| Jain | 43 | 0% |
| Other/not stated | 1,277 | 0.13% |
Urban/Rural Split (2011)
| Area | Population | Male | Female | Sex Ratio | Child Sex Ratio | Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban | 62,637 | 32,015 | 30,622 | 956–957 | 879 | 91.56% (M: 94.06%, F: 88.98%) |
| Rural | 9,37,140 | 4,66,050 | 4,71,090 | 1011 | 918 | 80.84% (M: 89.24%, F: 72.64%) |
Literacy Rate by Religion (2011)
| Religion | Avg. Literacy | Male Literacy | Female Literacy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 81.56% | 89.66% | 73.64% |
| Muslim | 72.16% | 77.88% | 65.39% |
| Sikh | 94.00% | 95.68% | 92.23% |
| Buddhist | 83.10% | 86.48% | 79.15% |
SC/ST Details (2011)
| Category | Total | Male | Female | % Population | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste | 2,93,739 | 1,47,250 | 1,46,489 | 29.38% | 995 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 12,787 | 6,345 | 6,442 | 1.28% | 1016 |
Sex Ratio by Religion (2011)
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1008 |
| Urban Area | 957 |
| Rural Area | 1011 |
| Hindu | 1010 |
| Muslim | 862 |
| Sikh | 943 |
| Buddhist | 866 |
Main Languages Spoken (2011)
- Mandeali: 59.11%
- Pahari: 33.32%
- Hindi: 4.1%
- Punjabi: 0.66%
- Kangri: 0.47%
Subdivisions (Tehsil/Block List)
- Mandi Sadar
- Balh
- Sundar Nagar
- Sarkaghat
- Dharampur
- Joginder Nagar
- Padhar
- Gohar
- Thunag
- Karsog
- Balichoki
- Kotli
Villages & Towns
- Villages: 3,338
- Towns: 5
- Main towns/cities: Mandi (HQ), Sundar Nagar, Joginder Nagar, Sarkaghat, Rewalsar
- No urban agglomeration noted
Socio-Economic & Miscellaneous Facts
- Second-most populous district of HP (2011)
- Main native language: Mandeali
- Historic state; headquarters: Mandi
- Educational institutions: IIT Mandi, JNGEC, Atal Medical College, colleges in Sundernagar and other tehsils
- Hills, apple & deodar forests, Rewalsar as pilgrimage/tourism site
- Notable: Bandy Federation of India (sports body)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Population (2011)? 9,99,777
- 2021/2025 estimates? 10.92–11.20 lakh
- Sex ratio? 1008 (2011); rural 1011, urban 957
- SC/ST population? SC: 29.38%; ST: 1.28%
- Major religions? Hindu (98.16%), Muslim (0.95%), Sikh (0.41%), Buddhist (0.26%)
- Main languages? Mandeali, Pahari, Hindi, Punjabi, Kangri
- Tehsils/subdivisions? 12 major tehsils above
- Literacy rate? 81.53%; urban: 91.56%; rural: 80.84%; male: 89.56%, female: 73.66%
- Town/Village split? 5 towns, 3,338 villages
- Education? IIT Mandi, JNGEC, medical college, Navodaya Vidyalaya