Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Sirmaur District

Sirmaur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Sirmaur District has a population of 5.30 Lac (5,29,855) with 2.76 Lac (2,76,289) males and 2.54 Lac (2,53,566) females.The sex ratio in Sirmaur is 918, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sirmaur District is 69.62 k (69,620) which is 13.14% of Sirmaur District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sirmaur District is 929 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Sirmaur District is listed as part of HIMACHAL PRADESH State in INDIA.

5.30 Lac

Toatl Population

2.76 Lac

Male Population

2.54 Lac

Female Population

More on This Page!
  1. Sirmaur Population Census 2011
  2. Sirmaur Population 2024
  3. Hindu Population
  4. Muslim Population
  5. All Religion Population
  6. Urban Population
  7. Rural Population
  8. Literacy Rate
  9. Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
  10. Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
  11. Sex Ratio
  12. Historical Census 1901 to 2011
  13. Population Projections Up to 2036

Sirmaur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Sirmaur District current estimated population is projected to be 5.78 Lac (5,78,087), indicating a 9.1% increased from Sirmaur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.01 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.77 Lac.

Sirmaur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Sirmaur District estimated population is projected to be 5.81 Lac (5,80,929), projecting a 9.64% increased from Sirmaur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.03 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.78 Lac.

Sirmaur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Sirmaur District, with a total Hindu population of 4.77 Lac (4,76,830), accounting for 89.99% of the Sirmaur District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.49 Lac (2,48,707), and the Hindu female population is around 2.28 Lac (2,28,123).

Sirmaur Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Sirmaur District, with a total Muslim population of 33.22 k (33,215), accounting for 6.27% of the Sirmaur District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 17.33 k (17,327), and the Muslim female population is around 15.89 k (15,888).

Sirmaur Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu4,76,83089.99%
Muslim33,2156.27%
Sikh15,5012.93%
Buddhist2,6450.5%
Religion not stated7650.14%
Christian5770.11%
Jain2360.04%
Other religions and persuasions860.02%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Sirmaur Urban Population

The Urban population of Sirmaur District is 57.17 k (57,165), with 30.11 k (30,114) being males and 27.05 k (27,051) being females, making up 10.79% of the Sirmaur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 899 females for every 1000 males.

Sirmaur Rural Population

The Rural population of Sirmaur District is 4.73 Lac (4,72,690), with 2.46 Lac (2,46,175) being males and 2.27 Lac (2,26,515) being females, making up 89.21% of the Sirmaur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 921 females for every 1000 males.

Sirmaur Literacy Rate

Sirmaur District has a literacy rate of 78.8% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sirmaur District is 85.61 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sirmaur District is 71.36 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Sirmaur District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 90.73%, while in the rural regions of Sirmaur District, it is around 77.31%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sirmaur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 78.8 85.61 71.36
Urban Area 90.73 93.35 87.82
Rural Area 77.31 84.64 69.33

Literacy Rate by Religion in Sirmaur

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 79.15 85.97 71.7
Muslim 68.25 77.22 58.33
Sikh 88.05 91.34 84.66
Buddhist 83.45 87.17 78.42

Sirmaur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sirmaur District is 1.61 Lac (1,60,745) with 83.02 k (83,017) males and 77.73 k (77,728) females, which is 30.34% of Sirmaur District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 937 females for every 1000 males.

Sirmaur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sirmaur District is 11.26 k (11,262) with 5.91 k (5,912) males and 5.35 k (5,350) females, which is 2.13% of Sirmaur District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 905 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sirmaur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 918
Urban Area 899
Rural Area 921

Sex Ratio by Religion in Sirmaur

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 918
Muslim 917
Sikh 966
Buddhist 742

Sirmaur Area & Households

The Total Area of Sirmaur District is 2,825 Square KM, with a population density of 188 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sirmaur District are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Sirmaur District are 976.The Total Number of households in Sirmaur District are 98.21 k(98,208).

Sirmaur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Sirmaur District, there are about 2.80 Lac (2,80,083) workers, making up nearly 52.86% of the Sirmaur District total population. Out of these, around 1.69 Lac (1,69,399) are male workers, and about 1.11 Lac (1,10,684) are female workers.

Sirmaur - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Sirmaur district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 1,35,667, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 5,29,855 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1981. The growth rate of 25.3% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 13.55%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.

Sirmaur District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 1,35,667 to 5,29,855.
  • The year 1981 stands out with a growth rate of 25.3%.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 1.36 Lac --- --- 75.45 k 60.22 k
1911 1.39 Lac 2.83 k 2.088201257 76.03 k 62.47 k
1921 1.40 Lac 1.93 k 1.392057762 76.99 k 63.44 k
1931 1.49 Lac 8.12 k 5.781610505 82.37 k 66.18 k
1941 1.56 Lac 7.46 k 5.019286825 85.82 k 70.18 k
1951 1.66 Lac 10.05 k 6.442183804 92.26 k 73.80 k
1961 1.97 Lac 31.44 k 18.93070285 1.08 Lac 89.43 k
1971 2.45 Lac 47.43 k 24.01867455 1.33 Lac 1.11 Lac
1981 3.07 Lac 61.98 k 25.30397433 1.64 Lac 1.43 Lac
1991 3.80 Lac 72.80 k 23.72066198 2.00 Lac 1.80 Lac
2001 4.59 Lac 78.90 k 20.77930971 2.41 Lac 2.17 Lac
2011 5.30 Lac 71.26 k 15.53926903 2.76 Lac 2.54 Lac

Historical Population of Sirmaur by Census Year 1901-2011

Sirmaur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 5.78 Lac (5,78,087) 9.1% ↑
2025 5.81 Lac (5,80,929) 9.64% 0.54 % ↑
2026 5.83 Lac (5,83,309) 10.09% 0.45 % ↑
2027 5.85 Lac (5,85,306) 10.47% 0.38 % ↑
2028 5.87 Lac (5,87,380) 10.86% 0.39 % ↑
2029 5.89 Lac (5,89,377) 11.23% 0.37 % ↑
2030 5.91 Lac (5,91,450) 11.62% 0.39 % ↑
2031 5.93 Lac (5,92,910) 11.9% 0.28 % ↑
2032 5.94 Lac (5,94,062) 12.12% 0.22 % ↑
2033 5.95 Lac (5,95,214) 12.34% 0.22 % ↑
2034 5.96 Lac (5,96,289) 12.54% 0.2 % ↑
2035 5.97 Lac (5,97,441) 12.76% 0.22 % ↑
2036 5.99 Lac (5,98,593) 12.97% 0.21 % ↑

Projected estimates indicate that Sirmaur District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.99 Lac (5,98,593), with a male population of 3.12 Lac (3,11,901) and a female population of 2.87 Lac (2,86,679). This reflects a total growth of 12.97% from Sirmaur District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.52%.