Spiti Population
As per the 2011 Census, Spiti Tehsil has a population of 12.46 k (12,457) with 6.69 k (6,691) males and 5.77 k (5,766) females.The sex ratio in Spiti is 862, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Spiti Tehsil is 1.52 k (1,516) which is 12.17% of Spiti Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Spiti Tehsil is 995 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Spiti Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Lahul & Spiti District in the state of HIMACHAL PRADESH in India.
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Spiti Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Spiti Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 13.59 k (13,591), indicating a 9.1% increased from Spiti's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 7.30 k, and the estimated female population is 6.29 k.
Spiti Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Spiti Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 13.66 k (13,658), projecting a 9.64% increased from Spiti's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 7.33 k, and the estimated female population is 6.32 k.
Spiti Buddhist Population
Buddhist is the most popular religion in Spiti Tehsil, with a total Buddhist population of 10.98 k (10,978), accounting for 88.13% of the Spiti Tehsil population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 5.43 k (5,427), and the Buddhist female population is around 5.55 k (5,551).
Spiti Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Spiti Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.26 k (1,257), accounting for 10.09% of the Spiti Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.09 k (1,090), and the Hindu female population is around 167 (167).
Spiti Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Buddhist | 10,978 | 88.13% |
| Hindu | 1,257 | 10.09% |
| Christian | 167 | 1.34% |
| Muslim | 27 | 0.22% |
| Sikh | 17 | 0.14% |
| Religion not stated | 9 | 0.07% |
| Jain | 2 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSpiti Urban Population
The Urban population of Spiti Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Spiti total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Spiti Rural Population
The Rural population of Spiti Tehsil is 12.46 k (12,457), with 6.69 k (6,691) being males and 5.77 k (5,766) being females, making up 100% of the Spiti total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 862 females for every 1000 males.
Spiti Literacy Rate
Spiti Tehsil has a literacy rate of 79.76% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Spiti Tehsil is 87.37 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Spiti Tehsil is 70.74 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Spiti Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Spiti Tehsil, it is around 79.76%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Spiti
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 79.76 | 87.37 | 70.74 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 79.76 | 87.37 | 70.74 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Spiti
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buddhist | 78.58 | 86.46 | 70.89 |
| Hindu | 88.55 | 91.54 | 66.9 |
| Christian | 77.18 | 81.2 | 62.5 |
| Muslim | 100 | 100 | 0 |
Spiti Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Spiti Tehsil is 536 (536) with 301 (301) males and 235 (235) females, which is 4.3% of Spiti Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 781 females for every 1000 males.
Spiti Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Spiti Tehsil is 10.54 k (10,544) with 5.25 k (5,247) males and 5.30 k (5,297) females, which is 84.64% of Spiti Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1010 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Spiti
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 862 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 862 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Spiti
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Buddhist | 1023 |
| Hindu | 154 |
| Christian | 347 |
| Muslim | 0 |
Spiti Area & Households
The Total Area of Spiti Tehsil is 7,118.68 Square KM, with a population density of 2 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Spiti Tehsil are 231.The Total Number of households in Spiti Tehsil are 2.58 k(2,583).
Spiti Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Spiti Tehsil, there are about 7.11 k (7,112) workers, making up nearly 57.09% of the Spiti Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 4.12 k (4,120) are male workers, and about 2.99 k (2,992) are female workers.
Spiti - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13.59 k (13,591) | 9.1% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 13.66 k (13,658) | 9.64% | 0.54 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 13.71 k (13,714) | 10.09% | 0.45 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 13.76 k (13,761) | 10.47% | 0.38 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 13.81 k (13,810) | 10.86% | 0.39 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 13.86 k (13,857) | 11.23% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 13.91 k (13,906) | 11.62% | 0.39 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 13.94 k (13,940) | 11.9% | 0.28 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 13.97 k (13,967) | 12.12% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 13.99 k (13,994) | 12.34% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 14.02 k (14,019) | 12.54% | 0.2 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 14.05 k (14,046) | 12.76% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 14.07 k (14,074) | 12.97% | 0.21 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Spiti Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 14.07 k (14,074), with a male population of 7.55 k (7,554) and a female population of 6.52 k (6,519). This reflects a total growth of 12.97% from Spiti Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.32%.