Nurpur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Nurpur Tehsil has a population of 1.77 Lac (1,76,525) with 90.07 k (90,074) males and 86.45 k (86,451) females.The sex ratio in Nurpur is 960, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nurpur Tehsil is 19.66 k (19,662) which is 11.14% of Nurpur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nurpur Tehsil is 827 females for every 1000 males.

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

Nurpur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Nurpur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.93 Lac (1,92,594), indicating a 9.1% increased from Nurpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 98.24 k, and the estimated female population is 94.36 k.

Nurpur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Nurpur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.94 Lac (1,93,541), projecting a 9.64% increased from Nurpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 98.72 k, and the estimated female population is 94.82 k.

Nurpur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Nurpur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.68 Lac (1,68,309), accounting for 95.35% of the Nurpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 85.83 k (85,826), and the Hindu female population is around 82.48 k (82,483).

Nurpur Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Nurpur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 5.37 k (5,369), accounting for 3.04% of the Nurpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.83 k (2,829), and the Muslim female population is around 2.54 k (2,540).

Nurpur Religion Wise Population

Nurpur Urban Population

The Urban population of Nurpur Tehsil is 9.81 k (9,807), with 5.11 k (5,105) being males and 4.70 k (4,702) being females, making up 5.56% of the Nurpur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 922 females for every 1000 males.

Nurpur Rural Population

The Rural population of Nurpur Tehsil is 1.67 Lac (1,66,718), with 84.97 k (84,969) being males and 81.75 k (81,749) being females, making up 94.44% of the Nurpur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 963 females for every 1000 males.

Nurpur Literacy Rate

Nurpur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 85.81% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nurpur Tehsil is 90.74 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nurpur Tehsil is 80.76 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Nurpur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 90.66%, while in the rural regions of Nurpur Tehsil, it is around 85.51%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nurpur

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	85.81	90.74	80.76
Urban Area	90.66	93.5	87.6
Rural Area	85.51	90.56	80.36

Literacy Rate by Religion in Nurpur

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	86.38	91.29	81.37
Muslim	66.85	73.29	59.86
Sikh	88.42	93.43	83.72
Religion not stated	88.59	91.63	85.78

Nurpur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Nurpur Tehsil is 37.00 k (37,004) with 19.13 k (19,126) males and 17.88 k (17,878) females, which is 20.96% of Nurpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 935 females for every 1000 males.

Nurpur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Nurpur Tehsil is 8.72 k (8,721) with 4.37 k (4,370) males and 4.35 k (4,351) females, which is 4.94% of Nurpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 996 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nurpur

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	960
Urban Area	922
Rural Area	963

Sex Ratio by Religion in Nurpur

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	962
Muslim	898
Sikh	1024
Religion not stated	1011

Nurpur Area & Households

The Total Area of Nurpur Tehsil is 540.42 Square KM, with a population density of 327 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Nurpur Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Nurpur Tehsil are 419.The Total Number of households in Nurpur Tehsil are 37.27 k(37,267).

Nurpur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Nurpur Tehsil, there are about 66.54 k (66,544) workers, making up nearly 37.7% of the Nurpur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 46.43 k (46,431) are male workers, and about 20.11 k (20,113) are female workers.

Nurpur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Nurpur Census Frequently Asked Questions