Villages In Dalhousie Subdistrict (Tahsil)

Dalhousie Population

As per the 2011 Census, Dalhousie Tehsil has a population of 46.76 k (46,760) with 24.34 k (24,339) males and 22.42 k (22,421) females.The sex ratio in Dalhousie is 922, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Dalhousie Tehsil is 5.19 k (5,186) which is 11.09% of Dalhousie Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Dalhousie Tehsil is 918 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Dalhousie Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Chamba District in the state of HIMACHAL PRADESH in India.

46.76 k

Toatl Population

24.34 k

Male Population

22.42 k

Female Population

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  1. Dalhousie Population Census 2011
  2. Dalhousie Population 2024
  3. Hindu Population
  4. Muslim Population
  5. All Religion Population
  6. Urban Population
  7. Rural Population
  8. Literacy Rate
  9. Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
  10. Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
  11. Sex Ratio
  12. Population Projections Up to 2036

Dalhousie Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Dalhousie Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 51.02 k (51,017), indicating a 9.1% increased from Dalhousie's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 26.55 k, and the estimated female population is 24.47 k.

Dalhousie Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Dalhousie Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 51.27 k (51,268), projecting a 9.64% increased from Dalhousie's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 26.68 k, and the estimated female population is 24.59 k.

Dalhousie Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Dalhousie Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 43.17 k (43,167), accounting for 92.32% of the Dalhousie Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 22.10 k (22,100), and the Hindu female population is around 21.07 k (21,067).

Dalhousie Sikh Population

Sikh is the second most popular religion in Dalhousie Tehsil, with a total Sikh population of 1.65 k (1,653), accounting for 3.54% of the Dalhousie Tehsil population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 1.11 k (1,109), and the Sikh female population is around 544 (544).

Dalhousie Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu43,16792.32%
Sikh1,6533.54%
Christian7571.62%
Buddhist6511.39%
Muslim4721.01%
Religion not stated380.08%
Jain170.04%
Other religions and persuasions50.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Dalhousie Urban Population

The Urban population of Dalhousie Tehsil is 10.60 k (10,600), with 6.37 k (6,371) being males and 4.23 k (4,229) being females, making up 22.67% of the Dalhousie total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 664 females for every 1000 males.

Dalhousie Rural Population

The Rural population of Dalhousie Tehsil is 36.16 k (36,160), with 17.97 k (17,968) being males and 18.19 k (18,192) being females, making up 77.33% of the Dalhousie total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1013 females for every 1000 males.

Dalhousie Literacy Rate

Dalhousie Tehsil has a literacy rate of 81.37% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Dalhousie Tehsil is 90.49 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Dalhousie Tehsil is 71.46 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Dalhousie Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 93.21%, while in the rural regions of Dalhousie Tehsil, it is around 77.72%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Dalhousie

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 81.37 90.49 71.46
Urban Area 93.21 96.25 88.54
Rural Area 77.72 88.32 67.36

Literacy Rate by Religion in Dalhousie

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 80.46 90.07 70.4
Sikh 98.44 98.95 97.39
Christian 95.63 98.74 89.18
Buddhist 80.19 81.06 79.38

Dalhousie Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Dalhousie Tehsil is 7.02 k (7,016) with 3.56 k (3,560) males and 3.46 k (3,456) females, which is 15% of Dalhousie Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 971 females for every 1000 males.

Dalhousie Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Dalhousie Tehsil is 9.24 k (9,240) with 4.58 k (4,578) males and 4.66 k (4,662) females, which is 19.76% of Dalhousie Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1019 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Dalhousie

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 922
Urban Area 664
Rural Area 1013

Sex Ratio by Religion in Dalhousie

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 954
Sikh 491
Christian 482
Buddhist 1035

Dalhousie Area & Households

The Total Area of Dalhousie Tehsil is 159.96 Square KM, with a population density of 292 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Dalhousie Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Dalhousie Tehsil are 126.The Total Number of households in Dalhousie Tehsil are 9.51 k(9,514).

Dalhousie Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Dalhousie Tehsil, there are about 21.21 k (21,209) workers, making up nearly 45.36% of the Dalhousie Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 13.53 k (13,528) are male workers, and about 7.68 k (7,681) are female workers.

Dalhousie - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 51.02 k (51,017) 9.1% ↑
2025 51.27 k (51,268) 9.64% 0.54 % ↑
2026 51.48 k (51,478) 10.09% 0.45 % ↑
2027 51.65 k (51,654) 10.47% 0.38 % ↑
2028 51.84 k (51,837) 10.86% 0.39 % ↑
2029 52.01 k (52,013) 11.23% 0.37 % ↑
2030 52.20 k (52,196) 11.62% 0.39 % ↑
2031 52.33 k (52,325) 11.9% 0.28 % ↑
2032 52.43 k (52,427) 12.12% 0.22 % ↑
2033 52.53 k (52,528) 12.34% 0.22 % ↑
2034 52.62 k (52,623) 12.54% 0.2 % ↑
2035 52.73 k (52,725) 12.76% 0.22 % ↑
2036 52.83 k (52,827) 12.97% 0.21 % ↑

Projected estimates indicate that Dalhousie Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 52.83 k (52,827), with a male population of 27.48 k (27,477) and a female population of 25.35 k (25,349). This reflects a total growth of 12.97% from Dalhousie Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.32%.

Dalhousie Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Dalhousie is 46.76 k (46,760).

The estimated population of Dalhousie in 2024 is approximately 51.02 k (51,017).

Hindu constitute 92.32% of Dalhousie population, amounting to approximately 43.17 k (43,167) people.

Sikh constitute 3.54% of Dalhousie population, totaling around 1.65 k (1,653) people.

Hindu: 92.32%, Sikh: 3.54%, Christian: 1.62%, Buddhist: 1.39%, Muslim: 1.01%, Religion not stated: 0.08%, Jain: 0.04%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Dalhousie is 7.02 k (15%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 9.24 k (19.76%).

In Dalhousie, 10.60 k (22.67%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 36.16 k (77.33%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Dalhousie is 81.37%, with male literacy at 90.49% and female literacy at 71.46%.

The sex ratio in Dalhousie is 922 females for every 1000 males.

Dalhousie population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.32% up to 2036.