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Uttarakhand Population | Sex Ratio | Literacy

As per details from Census 2011, Uttarakhand has population of 1.01 Crores, an increase from figure of 84.89 Lakh in 2001 census. Total population of Uttarakhand as per lastest census data is 10,086,292 of which male and female are 5,137,773 and 4,948,519 respectively. In 2001, total population was 8,489,349 in which males were 4,325,924 while females were 4,163,425. The total population growth in this decade was 18.81 percent while in previous decade it was 19.20 percent. The population of Uttarakhand forms 0.83 percent of India in 2011. In 2001, the figure was 0.83 percent.

Uttarakhand Sex Ratio 2024

Sex Ratio in Uttarakhand is 963 i.e. for each 1000 male, which is below national average of 940 as per latest census. In 2001, the sex ratio of female was 962 per 1000 males in Uttarakhand.

Uttarakhand Literacy Rate 2024

Literacy rate in Uttarakhand has seen upward trend and is 78.82 percent as per latest population census. Of that, male literacy stands at 87.40 percent while female literacy is at 70.01 percent.

Uttarakhand 2023 - 2024 Population

What is the population of Uttarakhand in 2024 ? The last census of Uttarakhand was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we do have projection of Uttarakhand 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.

Year Projected Population
2011 1.01 Crores 10,086,292
2021 1.18 Crores 11,840,000
2022 1.20 Crores 12,030,000
2023 1.22 Crores 12,190,000

Uttarakhand Religion wise Population 2024

Hinduism is majority religion in state of Uttarakhand with 82.97 % followers. Islam is second most popular religion in state of Uttarakhand with approximately 13.95 % following it. In Uttarakhand state, Christinity is followed by 0.37 %, Jainism by 0.09 %, Sikhism by 2.34 % and Buddhism by 2.34 %. Around 0.01 % stated 'Other Religion', approximately 0.12 % stated 'No Particular Religion'.

Description Percentage
Hindu 82.97 %
Muslim 13.95 %
Sikh 2.34 %

Uttarakhand Population Data

Description 2011 2001
Approximate Population 1.01 Crores 84.89 Lakh
Actual Population 10,086,292 8,489,349
Male 5,137,773 4,325,924
Female 4,948,519 4,163,425
Population Growth 18.81% 19.20%
Percantage of total Population 0.83% 0.83%
Sex Ratio 963 962
Child Sex Ratio 890 908
Density/km2 189 159
Area(Km 2) 53,483 53,483
Total Child Population (0-6 Age) 1,355,814 1,360,032
Literacy 78.82 % 71.62 %
Male Literacy 87.40 % 83.28 %
Female Literacy 70.01 % 59.63 %

Uttarakhand Urban Population

Out of total population of Uttarakhand, 30.23% people live in urban regions. The urban population of Uttarakhand increased by 39.94 percent during 2001-2011 period and is expected to rise further. Sex Ratio in urban regions of Uttarakhand was 884 females per 1000 males. Average Literacy rate in Uttarakhand for Urban regions was 84.45 percent.

Uttarakhand Rural Population

Of the total population of Uttarakhand state, around 69.77 percent live in the villages of rural areas. The population growth rate in Uttarakhand for rural populatation recorded for this decade (2001-2011) was 11.52%. In rural regions of Uttarakhand state, female sex ratio per 1000 males was 1000. Average literacy rate in Uttarakhand for rural areas was 76.31 percent.

Uttarakhand City List


Uttarakhand Metropolitan Regions

Large Metropolitan Region Population Male Female
Dehradun 706,124 372,362 333,762

Uttarakhand State Information

Recently as per Uttarakhand census data, 82.89% houses are owned while 12.39% were rented. In all, 66.74% couples in Uttarakhand lived in single family. In 2011, 80.71% of Uttarakhand population had access to Banking and Non-Banking Finance Corporation. Only 3.16% of Uttarakhand population had internet facility which is likely to improve in 2021 due to Reliance Jio and Airtel. This is likely to see increased ecommerce penetration of Flipkart/Amazon in Uttarakhand. 6.21% of family in Uttarakhand owned car while 22.89% owned two wheller. Due to increase in literacy rate of Uttarakhand, we are also seeing increase in interest in purchasing Health and Life Insurance policies by Uttarakhand population. In few months we will also get details of election data for Uttarakhand.

The capital city which is also the largest city in the state of Uttarakhand is Dehradun. The languages spoken in the Uttarakhand state includes Hindi and Sanskrit. In total Uttarakhand (UK) state comprises 13 districts. The ISOCODE assigned by International Organization for Standardization for Uttarakhand state is UK.

What is the population of Uttarakhand in 2023? The question though legimate has no correct answer. The last census of Uttarakhand was done in 2011 and the next census of 2021 is postponed until 2024. The current estimated population is approximately 1.22 Crores.

Literacy rate of Uttarakhand has seen upward trend and is 78.82 % as per 2011 population census. We have now also got estimated 2021 literacy rate of Uttarakhand from government records and data.

As per details from latest census data, currently Uttarakhand is having higher sex ratio compared to national average. Sex Ratio of Uttarakhand in 2011-2021 is...