Nerua Population in 2025
In 2025, Nerua Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 40.04 k (40,037), indicating a 9.64% increased from Nerua's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 20.55 k, and the estimated female population is 19.49 k.
Nerua Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Nerua Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 40.20 k (40,201), projecting a 10.09% increased from Nerua's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 20.63 k, and the estimated female population is 19.57 k.
Nerua Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Nerua Tehsil has a population of 36.52 k (36,517) with 18.75 k (18,751) males and 17.77 k (17,766) females.The sex ratio in Nerua is 948, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nerua Tehsil is 4.63 k (4,628) which is 12.67% of Nerua Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nerua Tehsil is 955 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Nerua Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Shimla District in the state of HIMACHAL PRADESH in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Nerua Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Nerua Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 33.76 k (33,764), accounting for 92.46% of the Nerua Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 17.30 k (17,299), and the Hindu female population is around 16.47 k (16,465).
Nerua Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Nerua Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 2.73 k (2,726), accounting for 7.47% of the Nerua Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.44 k (1,440), and the Muslim female population is around 1.29 k (1,286).
Nerua Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 33,764 | 92.46% |
| Muslim | 2,726 | 7.47% |
| Religion not stated | 13 | 0.04% |
| Christian | 6 | 0.02% |
| Sikh | 4 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 2 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 1 | 0% |
| Jain | 1 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationNerua Urban Population
The Urban population of Nerua Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Nerua total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Nerua Rural Population
The Rural population of Nerua Tehsil is 36.52 k (36,517), with 18.75 k (18,751) being males and 17.77 k (17,766) being females, making up 100% of the Nerua total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 948 females for every 1000 males.
Nerua Literacy Rate
Nerua Tehsil has a literacy rate of 73.14% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nerua Tehsil is 80.49 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nerua Tehsil is 65.38 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Nerua Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Nerua Tehsil, it is around 73.14%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nerua
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 73.14 | 80.49 | 65.38 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 73.14 | 80.49 | 65.38 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Nerua
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 74.83 | 82.14 | 67.16 |
| Muslim | 49.75 | 58.64 | 39.56 |
| Religion not stated | 90 | 75 | 100 |
| Christian | 60 | 0 | 0 |
Nerua Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Nerua Tehsil is 10.65 k (10,650) with 5.45 k (5,453) males and 5.20 k (5,197) females, which is 29.16% of Nerua Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 954 females for every 1000 males.
Nerua Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Nerua Tehsil is 1.68 k (1,675) with 855 (855) males and 820 (820) females, which is 4.59% of Nerua Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 960 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nerua
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 948 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 948 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Nerua
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 952 |
| Muslim | 894 |
| Religion not stated | 1600 |
| Christian | 1000 |
Nerua Area & Households
The Total Area of Nerua Tehsil is 355.64 Square KM, with a population density of 103 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Nerua Tehsil are 247.The Total Number of households in Nerua Tehsil are 6.80 k(6,804).
Nerua Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Nerua Tehsil, there are about 20.74 k (20,744) workers, making up nearly 56.81% of the Nerua Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 11.42 k (11,421) are male workers, and about 9.32 k (9,323) are female workers.
Nerua - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40.04 k (40,037) | 9.64% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 40.20 k (40,201) | 10.09% | 0.45 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 40.34 k (40,339) | 10.47% | 0.38 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 40.48 k (40,482) | 10.86% | 0.39 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 40.62 k (40,620) | 11.23% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 40.76 k (40,763) | 11.62% | 0.39 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 40.86 k (40,863) | 11.9% | 0.28 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 40.94 k (40,943) | 12.12% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 41.02 k (41,022) | 12.34% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 41.10 k (41,096) | 12.54% | 0.2 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 41.18 k (41,175) | 12.76% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 41.26 k (41,255) | 12.97% | 0.21 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Nerua Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 41.26 k (41,255), with a male population of 21.17 k (21,168) and a female population of 20.09 k (20,087). This reflects a total growth of 12.97% from Nerua Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.3%.