Dharmsala Population
As per the 2011 Census, Dharmsala Tehsil has a population of 1.37 Lac (1,36,536) with 70.18 k (70,178) males and 66.36 k (66,358) females.The sex ratio in Dharmsala is 946, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Dharmsala Tehsil is 13.99 k (13,986) which is 10.24% of Dharmsala Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Dharmsala Tehsil is 906 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Dharmsala Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kangra District in the state of HIMACHAL PRADESH in India.
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Dharmsala Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Dharmsala Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.49 Lac (1,48,965), indicating a 9.1% increased from Dharmsala's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 76.54 k, and the estimated female population is 72.43 k.
Dharmsala Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Dharmsala Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.50 Lac (1,49,697), projecting a 9.64% increased from Dharmsala's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 76.92 k, and the estimated female population is 72.78 k.
Dharmsala Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Dharmsala Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.23 Lac (1,22,663), accounting for 89.84% of the Dharmsala Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 62.50 k (62,495), and the Hindu female population is around 60.17 k (60,168).
Dharmsala Buddhist Population
Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Dharmsala Tehsil, with a total Buddhist population of 10.93 k (10,925), accounting for 8% of the Dharmsala Tehsil population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 6.00 k (5,998), and the Buddhist female population is around 4.93 k (4,927).
Dharmsala Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,22,663 | 89.84% |
| Buddhist | 10,925 | 8% |
| Muslim | 1,109 | 0.81% |
| Sikh | 992 | 0.73% |
| Christian | 555 | 0.41% |
| Religion not stated | 210 | 0.15% |
| Jain | 71 | 0.05% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 11 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationDharmsala Urban Population
The Urban population of Dharmsala Tehsil is 42.79 k (42,792), with 22.85 k (22,849) being males and 19.94 k (19,943) being females, making up 31.34% of the Dharmsala total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 873 females for every 1000 males.
Dharmsala Rural Population
The Rural population of Dharmsala Tehsil is 93.74 k (93,744), with 47.33 k (47,329) being males and 46.42 k (46,415) being females, making up 68.66% of the Dharmsala total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 981 females for every 1000 males.
Dharmsala Literacy Rate
Dharmsala Tehsil has a literacy rate of 85.77% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Dharmsala Tehsil is 91.08 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Dharmsala Tehsil is 80.19 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Dharmsala Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.24%, while in the rural regions of Dharmsala Tehsil, it is around 84.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Dharmsala
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 85.77 | 91.08 | 80.19 |
| Urban Area | 88.24 | 91.44 | 84.57 |
| Rural Area | 84.63 | 90.91 | 78.29 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Dharmsala
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 85.92 | 91.59 | 80.07 |
| Buddhist | 83.32 | 86.18 | 79.8 |
| Muslim | 79.56 | 81.11 | 76.65 |
| Sikh | 96.83 | 98.84 | 94.18 |
Dharmsala Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Dharmsala Tehsil is 24.72 k (24,722) with 12.55 k (12,547) males and 12.18 k (12,175) females, which is 18.11% of Dharmsala Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 971 females for every 1000 males.
Dharmsala Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Dharmsala Tehsil is 19.48 k (19,479) with 9.77 k (9,767) males and 9.71 k (9,712) females, which is 14.27% of Dharmsala Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 995 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Dharmsala
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 946 |
| Urban Area | 873 |
| Rural Area | 981 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Dharmsala
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 963 |
| Buddhist | 822 |
| Muslim | 567 |
| Sikh | 781 |
Dharmsala Area & Households
The Total Area of Dharmsala Tehsil is 337.67 Square KM, with a population density of 404 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Dharmsala Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Dharmsala Tehsil are 164.The Total Number of households in Dharmsala Tehsil are 31.33 k(31,328).
Dharmsala Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Dharmsala Tehsil, there are about 52.98 k (52,978) workers, making up nearly 38.8% of the Dharmsala Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 36.31 k (36,305) are male workers, and about 16.67 k (16,673) are female workers.
Dharmsala - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.49 Lac (1,48,965) | 9.1% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.50 Lac (1,49,697) | 9.64% | 0.54 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.50 Lac (1,50,311) | 10.09% | 0.45 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.51 Lac (1,50,825) | 10.47% | 0.38 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.51 Lac (1,51,360) | 10.86% | 0.39 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.52 Lac (1,51,874) | 11.23% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.52 Lac (1,52,409) | 11.62% | 0.39 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.53 Lac (1,52,785) | 11.9% | 0.28 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.53 Lac (1,53,082) | 12.12% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.53 Lac (1,53,378) | 12.34% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.54 Lac (1,53,655) | 12.54% | 0.2 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.54 Lac (1,53,952) | 12.76% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.54 Lac (1,54,249) | 12.97% | 0.21 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Dharmsala Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.54 Lac (1,54,249), with a male population of 79.22 k (79,224) and a female population of 75.02 k (75,024). This reflects a total growth of 12.97% from Dharmsala Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.32%.