Rakkar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Rakkar Tehsil has a population of 29.50 k (29,503) with 14.45 k (14,451) males and 15.05 k (15,052) females.The sex ratio in Rakkar is 1042, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Rakkar Tehsil is 3.29 k (3,294) which is 11.16% of Rakkar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Rakkar Tehsil is 930 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Rakkar Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kangra District in the state of HIMACHAL PRADESH in India.
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Rakkar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Rakkar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 32.19 k (32,189), indicating a 9.1% increased from Rakkar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 15.76 k, and the estimated female population is 16.43 k.
Rakkar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Rakkar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 32.35 k (32,347), projecting a 9.64% increased from Rakkar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 15.84 k, and the estimated female population is 16.51 k.
Rakkar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Rakkar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 29.26 k (29,264), accounting for 99.19% of the Rakkar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 14.32 k (14,322), and the Hindu female population is around 14.94 k (14,942).
Rakkar Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Rakkar Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 205 (205), accounting for 0.69% of the Rakkar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 110 (110), and the Muslim female population is around 95 (95).
Rakkar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 29,264 | 99.19% |
| Muslim | 205 | 0.69% |
| Religion not stated | 18 | 0.06% |
| Christian | 12 | 0.04% |
| Buddhist | 3 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 1 | 0% |
| Jain | 0 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationRakkar Urban Population
The Urban population of Rakkar Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Rakkar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Rakkar Rural Population
The Rural population of Rakkar Tehsil is 29.50 k (29,503), with 14.45 k (14,451) being males and 15.05 k (15,052) being females, making up 100% of the Rakkar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1042 females for every 1000 males.
Rakkar Literacy Rate
Rakkar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 89.17% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Rakkar Tehsil is 94.46 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Rakkar Tehsil is 84.17 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Rakkar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Rakkar Tehsil, it is around 89.17%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Rakkar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 89.17 | 94.46 | 84.17 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 89.17 | 94.46 | 84.17 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Rakkar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 89.23 | 94.54 | 84.21 |
| Muslim | 82.12 | 85.87 | 78.16 |
| Religion not stated | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Christian | 37.5 | 0 | 0 |
Rakkar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Rakkar Tehsil is 7.60 k (7,602) with 3.83 k (3,828) males and 3.77 k (3,774) females, which is 25.77% of Rakkar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 986 females for every 1000 males.
Rakkar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Rakkar Tehsil is 118 (118) with 58 (58) males and 60 (60) females, which is 0.4% of Rakkar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1035 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Rakkar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1042 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1042 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Rakkar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1044 |
| Muslim | 864 |
| Religion not stated | 1000 |
| Christian | 715 |
Rakkar Area & Households
The Total Area of Rakkar Tehsil is 114.49 Square KM, with a population density of 258 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Rakkar Tehsil are 116.The Total Number of households in Rakkar Tehsil are 6.77 k(6,765).
Rakkar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Rakkar Tehsil, there are about 21.92 k (21,917) workers, making up nearly 74.29% of the Rakkar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 10.59 k (10,589) are male workers, and about 11.33 k (11,328) are female workers.
Rakkar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32.19 k (32,189) | 9.1% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 32.35 k (32,347) | 9.64% | 0.54 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 32.48 k (32,480) | 10.09% | 0.45 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 32.59 k (32,591) | 10.47% | 0.38 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 32.71 k (32,707) | 10.86% | 0.39 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 32.82 k (32,818) | 11.23% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 32.93 k (32,933) | 11.62% | 0.39 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 33.01 k (33,014) | 11.9% | 0.28 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 33.08 k (33,079) | 12.12% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 33.14 k (33,143) | 12.34% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 33.20 k (33,203) | 12.54% | 0.2 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 33.27 k (33,267) | 12.76% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 33.33 k (33,331) | 12.97% | 0.21 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Rakkar Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 33.33 k (33,331), with a male population of 16.31 k (16,314) and a female population of 17.02 k (17,018). This reflects a total growth of 12.97% from Rakkar Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.32%.