Palampur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Palampur Tehsil has a population of 1.89 Lac (1,89,276) with 93.81 k (93,807) males and 95.47 k (95,469) females.The sex ratio in Palampur is 1018, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Palampur Tehsil is 19.82 k (19,824) which is 10.47% of Palampur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Palampur Tehsil is 911 females for every 1000 males.

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

Palampur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Palampur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.07 Lac (2,06,506), indicating a 9.1% increased from Palampur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.02 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.04 Lac.

Palampur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Palampur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.08 Lac (2,07,521), projecting a 9.64% increased from Palampur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.03 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.05 Lac.

Palampur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Palampur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.86 Lac (1,86,427), accounting for 98.49% of the Palampur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 92.15 k (92,147), and the Hindu female population is around 94.28 k (94,280).

Palampur Sikh Population

Sikh is the second most popular religion in Palampur Tehsil, with a total Sikh population of 843 (843), accounting for 0.45% of the Palampur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 493 (493), and the Sikh female population is around 350 (350).

Palampur Religion Wise Population

Palampur Urban Population

The Urban population of Palampur Tehsil is 3.54 k (3,543), with 1.81 k (1,814) being males and 1.73 k (1,729) being females, making up 1.87% of the Palampur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 954 females for every 1000 males.

Palampur Rural Population

The Rural population of Palampur Tehsil is 1.86 Lac (1,85,733), with 91.99 k (91,993) being males and 93.74 k (93,740) being females, making up 98.13% of the Palampur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1019 females for every 1000 males.

Palampur Literacy Rate

Palampur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 85.62% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Palampur Tehsil is 91.27 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Palampur Tehsil is 80.14 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Palampur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 91.33%, while in the rural regions of Palampur Tehsil, it is around 85.51%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Palampur

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	85.62	91.27	80.14
Urban Area	91.33	92.96	89.64
Rural Area	85.51	91.23	79.96

Literacy Rate by Religion in Palampur

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	85.63	91.36	80.11
Sikh	94.46	96.29	91.67
Muslim	80.64	81.99	77.17
Buddhist	73.54	73.09	73.95

Palampur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Palampur Tehsil is 45.03 k (45,030) with 22.37 k (22,365) males and 22.67 k (22,665) females, which is 23.79% of Palampur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1014 females for every 1000 males.

Palampur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Palampur Tehsil is 21.97 k (21,971) with 10.68 k (10,683) males and 11.29 k (11,288) females, which is 11.61% of Palampur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1057 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Palampur

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	1018
Urban Area	954
Rural Area	1019

Sex Ratio by Religion in Palampur

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	1024
Sikh	710
Muslim	414
Buddhist	1103

Palampur Area & Households

The Total Area of Palampur Tehsil is 429.29 Square KM, with a population density of 441 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Palampur Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Palampur Tehsil are 409.The Total Number of households in Palampur Tehsil are 44.50 k(44,501).

Palampur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Palampur Tehsil, there are about 68.32 k (68,323) workers, making up nearly 36.1% of the Palampur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 46.28 k (46,275) are male workers, and about 22.05 k (22,048) are female workers.

Palampur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Palampur Census Frequently Asked Questions