Nahan Population

As per the 2011 Census, Nahan Tehsil has a population of 84.15 k (84,149) with 44.08 k (44,077) males and 40.07 k (40,072) females.The sex ratio in Nahan is 910, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nahan Tehsil is 10.35 k (10,354) which is 12.3% of Nahan Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nahan Tehsil is 893 females for every 1000 males.

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

Nahan Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Nahan Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 91.81 k (91,809), indicating a 9.1% increased from Nahan's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 48.07 k, and the estimated female population is 43.74 k.

Nahan Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Nahan Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 92.26 k (92,261), projecting a 9.64% increased from Nahan's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 48.31 k, and the estimated female population is 43.95 k.

Nahan Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Nahan Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 72.63 k (72,628), accounting for 86.31% of the Nahan Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 38.14 k (38,141), and the Hindu female population is around 34.49 k (34,487).

Nahan Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Nahan Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 9.18 k (9,179), accounting for 10.91% of the Nahan Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 4.69 k (4,687), and the Muslim female population is around 4.49 k (4,492).

Nahan Religion Wise Population

Nahan Urban Population

The Urban population of Nahan Tehsil is 28.90 k (28,899), with 15.23 k (15,225) being males and 13.67 k (13,674) being females, making up 34.34% of the Nahan total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 899 females for every 1000 males.

Nahan Rural Population

The Rural population of Nahan Tehsil is 55.25 k (55,250), with 28.85 k (28,852) being males and 26.40 k (26,398) being females, making up 65.66% of the Nahan total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 915 females for every 1000 males.

Nahan Literacy Rate

Nahan Tehsil has a literacy rate of 84.59% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nahan Tehsil is 90.35 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nahan Tehsil is 78.27 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Nahan Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 91.49%, while in the rural regions of Nahan Tehsil, it is around 80.84%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nahan

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	84.59	90.35	78.27
Urban Area	91.49	94.01	88.71
Rural Area	80.84	88.35	72.66

Literacy Rate by Religion in Nahan

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	85.86	91.47	79.67
Muslim	74.81	82.37	66.87
Sikh	80.04	82.84	76.79
Christian	93.37	96.67	89.47

Nahan Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Nahan Tehsil is 23.43 k (23,433) with 12.04 k (12,043) males and 11.39 k (11,390) females, which is 27.85% of Nahan Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 946 females for every 1000 males.

Nahan Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Nahan Tehsil is 6.46 k (6,456) with 3.42 k (3,424) males and 3.03 k (3,032) females, which is 7.67% of Nahan Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 886 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nahan

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	910
Urban Area	899
Rural Area	915

Sex Ratio by Religion in Nahan

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	905
Muslim	959
Sikh	880
Christian	897

Nahan Area & Households

The Total Area of Nahan Tehsil is 298 Square KM, with a population density of 282 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Nahan Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Nahan Tehsil are 137.The Total Number of households in Nahan Tehsil are 17.71 k(17,705).

Nahan Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Nahan Tehsil, there are about 34.76 k (34,761) workers, making up nearly 41.31% of the Nahan Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 24.46 k (24,460) are male workers, and about 10.30 k (10,301) are female workers.

Nahan - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Nahan Census Frequently Asked Questions