Villages In Sarkaghat Subdistrict (Tahsil)

Sarkaghat Population

As per the 2011 Census, Sarkaghat Tehsil has a population of 64.27 k (64,269) with 31.22 k (31,222) males and 33.05 k (33,047) females.The sex ratio in Sarkaghat is 1059, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sarkaghat Tehsil is 6.30 k (6,298) which is 9.8% of Sarkaghat Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sarkaghat Tehsil is 807 females for every 1000 males.

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

64.27 k

Toatl Population

31.22 k

Male Population

33.05 k

Female Population

Sarkaghat Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Sarkaghat Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 70.12 k (70,120), indicating a 9.1% increased from Sarkaghat's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 34.05 k, and the estimated female population is 36.07 k.

Sarkaghat Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Sarkaghat Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 70.46 k (70,464), projecting a 9.64% increased from Sarkaghat's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 34.22 k, and the estimated female population is 36.25 k.

Sarkaghat Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Sarkaghat Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 63.52 k (63,519), accounting for 98.83% of the Sarkaghat Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 30.79 k (30,787), and the Hindu female population is around 32.73 k (32,732).

Sarkaghat Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Sarkaghat Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 648 (648), accounting for 1.01% of the Sarkaghat Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 379 (379), and the Muslim female population is around 269 (269).

Sarkaghat Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu63,51998.83%
Muslim6481.01%
Religion not stated390.06%
Sikh330.05%
Christian210.03%
Buddhist70.01%
Jain10%
Other religions and persuasions10%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Sarkaghat Urban Population

The Urban population of Sarkaghat Tehsil is 4.72 k (4,715), with 2.52 k (2,522) being males and 2.19 k (2,193) being females, making up 7.34% of the Sarkaghat total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 870 females for every 1000 males.

Sarkaghat Rural Population

The Rural population of Sarkaghat Tehsil is 59.55 k (59,554), with 28.70 k (28,700) being males and 30.85 k (30,854) being females, making up 92.66% of the Sarkaghat total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1076 females for every 1000 males.

Sarkaghat Literacy Rate

Sarkaghat Tehsil has a literacy rate of 86.39% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sarkaghat Tehsil is 92.52 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sarkaghat Tehsil is 80.77 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Sarkaghat Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.29%, while in the rural regions of Sarkaghat Tehsil, it is around 86.16%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sarkaghat

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 86.39 92.52 80.77
Urban Area 89.29 92.65 85.53
Rural Area 86.16 92.5 80.43

Literacy Rate by Religion in Sarkaghat

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 86.43 92.61 80.78
Muslim 82.68 84.39 80.17
Religion not stated 84.62 100 55.56
Sikh 85.19 100 75

Sarkaghat Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sarkaghat Tehsil is 14.88 k (14,884) with 7.40 k (7,400) males and 7.48 k (7,484) females, which is 23.16% of Sarkaghat Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1012 females for every 1000 males.

Sarkaghat Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sarkaghat Tehsil is 1.17 k (1,170) with 568 (568) males and 602 (602) females, which is 1.82% of Sarkaghat Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1060 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sarkaghat

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1059
Urban Area 870
Rural Area 1076

Sex Ratio by Religion in Sarkaghat

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 1064
Muslim 710
Religion not stated 500
Sikh 1063

Sarkaghat Area & Households

The Total Area of Sarkaghat Tehsil is 146.4 Square KM, with a population density of 439 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sarkaghat Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Sarkaghat Tehsil are 180.The Total Number of households in Sarkaghat Tehsil are 15.83 k(15,828).

Sarkaghat Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Sarkaghat Tehsil, there are about 38.51 k (38,512) workers, making up nearly 59.92% of the Sarkaghat Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 17.80 k (17,795) are male workers, and about 20.72 k (20,717) are female workers.

Sarkaghat - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 70.12 k (70,120) 9.1%
2025 70.46 k (70,464) 9.64% 0.54 %
2026 70.75 k (70,753) 10.09% 0.45 %
2027 71.00 k (70,995) 10.47% 0.38 %
2028 71.25 k (71,247) 10.86% 0.39 %
2029 71.49 k (71,489) 11.23% 0.37 %
2030 71.74 k (71,741) 11.62% 0.39 %
2031 71.92 k (71,918) 11.9% 0.28 %
2032 72.06 k (72,057) 12.12% 0.22 %
2033 72.20 k (72,197) 12.34% 0.22 %
2034 72.33 k (72,328) 12.54% 0.2 %
2035 72.47 k (72,467) 12.76% 0.22 %
2036 72.61 k (72,607) 12.97% 0.21 %

Projected estimates indicate that Sarkaghat Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 72.61 k (72,607), with a male population of 35.25 k (35,247) and a female population of 37.36 k (37,363). This reflects a total growth of 12.97% from Sarkaghat Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.32%.

Sarkaghat Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Sarkaghat is 64.27 k (64,269).

The estimated population of Sarkaghat in 2024 is approximately 70.12 k (70,120).

Hindu constitute 98.83% of Sarkaghat population, amounting to approximately 63.52 k (63,519) people.

Muslim constitute 1.01% of Sarkaghat population, totaling around 648 (648) people.

Hindu: 98.83%, Muslim: 1.01%, Religion not stated: 0.06%, Sikh: 0.05%, Christian: 0.03%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Jain: 0%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Sarkaghat is 14.88 k (23.16%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 1.17 k (1.82%).

In Sarkaghat, 4.72 k (7.34%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 59.55 k (92.66%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sarkaghat is 86.39%, with male literacy at 92.52% and female literacy at 80.77%.

The sex ratio in Sarkaghat is 1059 females for every 1000 males.

Sarkaghat population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.32% up to 2036.