Shalai Population
As per the 2011 Census, Shalai Tehsil has a population of 36.91 k (36,905) with 19.40 k (19,403) males and 17.50 k (17,502) females.The sex ratio in Shalai is 903, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Shalai Tehsil is 5.68 k (5,684) which is 15.4% of Shalai Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Shalai Tehsil is 957 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Shalai Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Sirmaur District in the state of HIMACHAL PRADESH in India.
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Shalai Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Shalai Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 40.27 k (40,265), indicating a 9.1% increased from Shalai's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 21.16 k, and the estimated female population is 19.10 k.
Shalai Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Shalai Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 40.46 k (40,463), projecting a 9.64% increased from Shalai's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 21.27 k, and the estimated female population is 19.20 k.
Shalai Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Shalai Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 36.83 k (36,827), accounting for 99.79% of the Shalai Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 19.36 k (19,358), and the Hindu female population is around 17.47 k (17,469).
Shalai Religion not stated Population
Religion not stated is the second most popular religion in Shalai Tehsil, with a total Religion not stated population of 35 (35), accounting for 0.09% of the Shalai Tehsil population. Out of this, the Religion not stated male population stands at approximately 15 (15), and the Religion not stated female population is around 20 (20).
Shalai Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 36,827 | 99.79% |
| Religion not stated | 35 | 0.09% |
| Muslim | 21 | 0.06% |
| Christian | 16 | 0.04% |
| Sikh | 3 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 2 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1 | 0% |
| Buddhist | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationShalai Urban Population
The Urban population of Shalai Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Shalai total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Shalai Rural Population
The Rural population of Shalai Tehsil is 36.91 k (36,905), with 19.40 k (19,403) being males and 17.50 k (17,502) being females, making up 100% of the Shalai total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 903 females for every 1000 males.
Shalai Literacy Rate
Shalai Tehsil has a literacy rate of 67.97% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Shalai Tehsil is 75.23 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Shalai Tehsil is 59.83 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Shalai Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Shalai Tehsil, it is around 67.97%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Shalai
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 67.97 | 75.23 | 59.83 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 67.97 | 75.23 | 59.83 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Shalai
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 67.95 | 75.22 | 59.8 |
| Religion not stated | 80 | 90.91 | 71.43 |
| Muslim | 57.14 | 61.11 | 0 |
| Christian | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Shalai Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Shalai Tehsil is 11.04 k (11,044) with 5.76 k (5,755) males and 5.29 k (5,289) females, which is 29.93% of Shalai Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 920 females for every 1000 males.
Shalai Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Shalai Tehsil is 28 (28) with 15 (15) males and 13 (13) females, which is 0.08% of Shalai Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 867 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Shalai
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 903 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 903 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Shalai
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 903 |
| Religion not stated | 1334 |
| Muslim | 167 |
| Christian | 1000 |
Shalai Area & Households
The Total Area of Shalai Tehsil is 126.57 Square KM, with a population density of 292 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Shalai Tehsil are 28.The Total Number of households in Shalai Tehsil are 5.05 k(5,046).
Shalai Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Shalai Tehsil, there are about 21.74 k (21,744) workers, making up nearly 58.92% of the Shalai Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 12.27 k (12,270) are male workers, and about 9.47 k (9,474) are female workers.
Shalai - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40.27 k (40,265) | 9.1% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 40.46 k (40,463) | 9.64% | 0.54 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 40.63 k (40,629) | 10.09% | 0.45 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 40.77 k (40,768) | 10.47% | 0.38 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 40.91 k (40,912) | 10.86% | 0.39 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 41.05 k (41,051) | 11.23% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 41.20 k (41,196) | 11.62% | 0.39 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 41.30 k (41,297) | 11.9% | 0.28 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 41.38 k (41,378) | 12.12% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 41.46 k (41,458) | 12.34% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 41.53 k (41,533) | 12.54% | 0.2 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 41.61 k (41,613) | 12.76% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 41.69 k (41,693) | 12.97% | 0.21 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Shalai Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 41.69 k (41,693), with a male population of 21.90 k (21,904) and a female population of 19.79 k (19,788). This reflects a total growth of 12.97% from Shalai Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.32%.