The Chamoli district of Uttarakhand had a population of 391,605 approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 416,100 by 2025. It has an area of 8,030 sq km and population density of 49 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 1019 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 82.65.The child sex ratio is 889 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion Hindu with 98.52 % and Hindi is the main language spoken by most people. The district population is 15.17% urban and 84.83% rural, and Scheduled Caste accounts for 20.25% of the total population.There are a total of 88,964 households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2011
| Key Indicator |
Census Data Values |
| Total Population |
391,605 |
| Actual Area Size |
8,030 Sq. Km |
| Average Literacy |
82.65% |
| Overall Sex Ratio |
1019 |
Complete Demographics and Key Population Data
| Population Metric |
Male Figures |
Female Figures |
Total Combined |
| Total District Population |
193,991 |
197,614 |
391,605 |
| Literate Population |
155,395 |
125,161 |
280,556 |
| Child Population (0-6 Years) |
27,609 |
24,552 |
52,161 |
Historic Census Data Trends
| Census Year |
Total Population |
Decadal Growth Rate |
Population Density |
| 2001 |
370,359 |
13.87% |
48 |
| 2011 |
391,605 |
5.74% |
49 |
Future Population Projections
| Estimated Year |
Projected Population |
| 2021 |
410,700 |
| 2024 |
415,000 |
| 2025 |
416,100 |
| 2026 |
417,000 |
Literacy Rate Statistics
| Gender Category |
Literacy Percentage |
| Average District Literacy |
82.65% |
| Male Literacy Rate |
93.40% |
| Female Literacy Rate |
72.32% |
Urban Rural Data Breakdown
| Area Type |
Total Population |
Percentage Share |
| Rural Population |
332,209 |
84.83% |
| Urban Population |
59,396 |
15.17% |
Religion and Community Demographics
| Religion Name |
Total Population |
Percentage Share |
| Hindu |
385,818 |
98.52% |
| Muslim |
4,395 |
1.12% |
| Christian |
428 |
0.11% |
| Sikh |
323 |
0.08% |
| Buddhist |
190 |
0.05% |
| Other Religions / Not Stated |
451 |
0.12% |
Social Class and Caste Statistics
| Social Category |
Total Population |
Percentage Share |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) |
79,317 |
20.25% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) |
12,260 |
3.13% |
Administrative Divisions and Sub-Districts
Tehsil List and Local Data
| Tehsil Name |
Total Inhabited Villages |
| Tharali |
325 |
| Gairsain |
234 |
| Chamoli |
224 |
| Karnaprayag |
222 |
| Pokhari |
142 |
| Joshimath |
99 |
Statutory Towns and Cities
| Town Name |
Total Population |
Total Households |
| Chamoli Gopeshwar |
21,447 |
5,513 |
| Joshimath |
16,709 |
3,898 |
| Gochar |
8,864 |
1,985 |
| Karnaprayag |
8,297 |
1,999 |
| Badrinathpuri |
2,438 |
850 |
| Nandprayag |
1,641 |
401 |
Labor Workforce Statistics
| Worker Category |
Total Workers |
Male Workers |
Female Workers |
| Total Workforce |
180,940 |
93,832 |
87,108 |
| Main Workers |
115,224 |
72,984 |
42,240 |
| Marginal Workers |
65,716 |
20,848 |
44,868 |
Workforce Classification by Sector
| Employment Type |
Main Workers |
Marginal Workers |
| Cultivators |
69,612 |
51,545 |
| Agricultural Laborers |
1,072 |
2,773 |
| Household Industry |
3,115 |
2,269 |
| Other Workers |
41,316 |
9,238 |
General Area and Village Status
- Total Villages: 1246
- Inhabited Villages: 1170
- Ghost Villages with Zero Population: 76
- Total Community Development Blocks: 10
- Total Households: 88,964
- Houseless Families: 249
- Houseless Population: 1,028
- Main Economic Sector: Services and Agriculture
Frequently Asked Questions
- Question: What is the total population of Chamoli according to the 2011 census? Simple answer: The total population is 391,605.
- Question: How many sub-districts or tehsils are in this region? Simple answer: There are 6 tehsils in the district.
- Question: Which religion holds the highest population share here? Simple answer: Hinduism is the majority religion with 98.52% share.
- Question: What is the official literacy rate of the district? Simple answer: The overall literacy rate is 82.65%.
- Question: What is the recorded gender ratio for this area? Simple answer: There are 1019 females for every 1000 males.