Villages In Dera Gopipur Subdistrict (Tahsil)

Dera Gopipur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Dera Gopipur Tehsil has a population of 1.21 Lac (1,20,783) with 58.55 k (58,552) males and 62.23 k (62,231) females.The sex ratio in Dera Gopipur is 1063, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Dera Gopipur Tehsil is 13.01 k (13,013) which is 10.77% of Dera Gopipur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Dera Gopipur Tehsil is 890 females for every 1000 males.

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

1.21 Lac

Toatl Population

58.55 k

Male Population

62.23 k

Female Population

Dera Gopipur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Dera Gopipur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.32 Lac (1,31,778), indicating a 9.1% increased from Dera Gopipur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 63.86 k, and the estimated female population is 67.92 k.

Dera Gopipur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Dera Gopipur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.32 Lac (1,32,426), projecting a 9.64% increased from Dera Gopipur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 64.18 k, and the estimated female population is 68.25 k.

Dera Gopipur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Dera Gopipur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.19 Lac (1,18,827), accounting for 98.38% of the Dera Gopipur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 57.56 k (57,559), and the Hindu female population is around 61.27 k (61,268).

Dera Gopipur Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Dera Gopipur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.38 k (1,380), accounting for 1.14% of the Dera Gopipur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 703 (703), and the Muslim female population is around 677 (677).

Dera Gopipur Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,18,82798.38%
Muslim1,3801.14%
Sikh2400.2%
Religion not stated1560.13%
Christian1250.1%
Buddhist320.03%
Jain130.01%
Other religions and persuasions100.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Dera Gopipur Urban Population

The Urban population of Dera Gopipur Tehsil is 4.82 k (4,816), with 2.46 k (2,458) being males and 2.36 k (2,358) being females, making up 3.99% of the Dera Gopipur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 960 females for every 1000 males.

Dera Gopipur Rural Population

The Rural population of Dera Gopipur Tehsil is 1.16 Lac (1,15,967), with 56.09 k (56,094) being males and 59.87 k (59,873) being females, making up 96.01% of the Dera Gopipur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1068 females for every 1000 males.

Dera Gopipur Literacy Rate

Dera Gopipur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 87.91% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Dera Gopipur Tehsil is 93.07 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Dera Gopipur Tehsil is 83.16 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Dera Gopipur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.32%, while in the rural regions of Dera Gopipur Tehsil, it is around 87.85%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Dera Gopipur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 87.91 93.07 83.16
Urban Area 89.32 92.3 86.24
Rural Area 87.85 93.11 83.04

Literacy Rate by Religion in Dera Gopipur

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 88.02 93.18 83.28
Muslim 77.44 83.71 70.95
Sikh 93.69 97.12 90.2
Religion not stated 86.49 89.58 84.13

Dera Gopipur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Dera Gopipur Tehsil is 28.73 k (28,730) with 14.12 k (14,122) males and 14.61 k (14,608) females, which is 23.79% of Dera Gopipur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1035 females for every 1000 males.

Dera Gopipur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Dera Gopipur Tehsil is 1.14 k (1,141) with 577 (577) males and 564 (564) females, which is 0.94% of Dera Gopipur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 978 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Dera Gopipur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1063
Urban Area 960
Rural Area 1068

Sex Ratio by Religion in Dera Gopipur

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 1065
Muslim 964
Sikh 1000
Religion not stated 1053

Dera Gopipur Area & Households

The Total Area of Dera Gopipur Tehsil is 610.64 Square KM, with a population density of 198 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Dera Gopipur Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Dera Gopipur Tehsil are 305.The Total Number of households in Dera Gopipur Tehsil are 27.65 k(27,654).

Dera Gopipur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Dera Gopipur Tehsil, there are about 66.31 k (66,308) workers, making up nearly 54.9% of the Dera Gopipur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 34.01 k (34,011) are male workers, and about 32.30 k (32,297) are female workers.

Dera Gopipur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.32 Lac (1,31,778) 9.1%
2025 1.32 Lac (1,32,426) 9.64% 0.54 %
2026 1.33 Lac (1,32,969) 10.09% 0.45 %
2027 1.33 Lac (1,33,424) 10.47% 0.38 %
2028 1.34 Lac (1,33,896) 10.86% 0.39 %
2029 1.34 Lac (1,34,352) 11.23% 0.37 %
2030 1.35 Lac (1,34,824) 11.62% 0.39 %
2031 1.35 Lac (1,35,157) 11.9% 0.28 %
2032 1.35 Lac (1,35,420) 12.12% 0.22 %
2033 1.36 Lac (1,35,682) 12.34% 0.22 %
2034 1.36 Lac (1,35,927) 12.54% 0.2 %
2035 1.36 Lac (1,36,190) 12.76% 0.22 %
2036 1.36 Lac (1,36,453) 12.97% 0.21 %

Projected estimates indicate that Dera Gopipur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.36 Lac (1,36,453), with a male population of 66.10 k (66,099) and a female population of 70.36 k (70,358). This reflects a total growth of 12.97% from Dera Gopipur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.32%.

Dera Gopipur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Dera Gopipur is 1.21 Lac (1,20,783).

The estimated population of Dera Gopipur in 2024 is approximately 1.32 Lac (1,31,778).

Hindu constitute 98.38% of Dera Gopipur population, amounting to approximately 1.19 Lac (1,18,827) people.

Muslim constitute 1.14% of Dera Gopipur population, totaling around 1.38 k (1,380) people.

Hindu: 98.38%, Muslim: 1.14%, Sikh: 0.2%, Religion not stated: 0.13%, Christian: 0.1%, Buddhist: 0.03%, Jain: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Dera Gopipur is 28.73 k (23.79%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 1.14 k (0.94%).

In Dera Gopipur, 4.82 k (3.99%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.16 Lac (96.01%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Dera Gopipur is 87.91%, with male literacy at 93.07% and female literacy at 83.16%.

The sex ratio in Dera Gopipur is 1063 females for every 1000 males.

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