Uttarakhand Population

As per the 2011 Census, Uttarakhand State has a population of 1.01 Cr (1,00,86,292) with 51.38 Lac (51,37,773) males and 49.49 Lac (49,48,519) females.The sex ratio in Uttarakhand is 964, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Uttarakhand State is 13.56 Lac (13,55,814) which is 13.44% of Uttarakhand State overall population, Child sex Ratio of Uttarakhand State is 891 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Uttarakhand State is listed as part of the North region of India .

Uttarakhand Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Uttarakhand State current estimated population is projected to be 1.17 Cr (1,17,33,601), indicating a 16.33% increased from Uttarakhand's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 60.14 Lac, and the estimated female population is 57.19 Lac.

Uttarakhand Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Uttarakhand State estimated population is projected to be 1.19 Cr (1,18,51,691), projecting a 17.5% increased from Uttarakhand's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 60.76 Lac, and the estimated female population is 57.74 Lac.

Uttarakhand Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Uttarakhand State, with a total Hindu population of 83.69 Lac (83,68,636), accounting for 82.97% of the Uttarakhand State population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 42.34 Lac (42,34,384), and the Hindu female population is around 41.34 Lac (41,34,252).

Uttarakhand Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Uttarakhand State, with a total Muslim population of 14.07 Lac (14,06,825), accounting for 13.95% of the Uttarakhand State population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 7.40 Lac (7,40,057), and the Muslim female population is around 6.67 Lac (6,66,768).

Uttarakhand Religion Wise Population

Uttarakhand Urban Population

The Urban population of Uttarakhand State is 30.49 Lac (30,49,338), with 16.19 Lac (16,18,731) being males and 14.31 Lac (14,30,607) being females, making up 30.23% of the Uttarakhand total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 884 females for every 1000 males.

Uttarakhand Rural Population

The Rural population of Uttarakhand State is 70.37 Lac (70,36,954), with 35.19 Lac (35,19,042) being males and 35.18 Lac (35,17,912) being females, making up 69.77% of the Uttarakhand total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1000 females for every 1000 males.

Uttarakhand Literacy Rate

Uttarakhand State has a literacy rate of 78.82% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Uttarakhand State is 87.4 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Uttarakhand State is 70.01 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Uttarakhand State's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.45%, while in the rural regions of Uttarakhand State, it is around 76.31%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Uttarakhand

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	78.82	87.4	70.01
Urban Area	84.45	89.05	79.25
Rural Area	76.31	86.62	66.18

Literacy Rate by Religion in Uttarakhand

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	81.22	90.27	72.09
Muslim	63.18	70.46	55.07
Sikh	79.39	85.78	72.45
Christian	88.89	91.86	85.75

Uttarakhand Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Uttarakhand State is 18.93 Lac (18,92,516) with 9.69 Lac (9,68,586) males and 9.24 Lac (9,23,930) females, which is 18.76% of Uttarakhand State overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 954 females for every 1000 males.

Uttarakhand Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Uttarakhand State is 2.92 Lac (2,91,903) with 1.49 Lac (1,48,669) males and 1.43 Lac (1,43,234) females, which is 2.89% of Uttarakhand State overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 964 females for every 1000 males.

Uttarakhand Slum Population

Slum Population in Uttarakhand State is 4.88 Lac (4,87,741) with 2.58 Lac (2,57,624) males and 2.30 Lac (2,30,117) females, which is 4.84% of Uttarakhand State overall population. The Sex Ratio among Slum Population is 894 females for every 1000 males, and the Total Number of Slum households in Uttarakhand State are 93.91 k (93,911).

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Uttarakhand

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	964
Urban Area	884
Rural Area	1000

Sex Ratio by Religion in Uttarakhand

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	977
Muslim	901
Sikh	913
Christian	944

Uttarakhand Area & Households

The Total Area of Uttarakhand State is 53,483 Square KM, with a population density of 189 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Uttarakhand State are 115 and the Total Number of Villages in Uttarakhand State are 16,793.The Total Number of households in Uttarakhand State are 20.57 Lac(20,56,975).

Uttarakhand Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Uttarakhand State, there are about 38.72 Lac (38,72,275) workers, making up nearly 38.39% of the Uttarakhand State total population. Out of these, around 25.52 Lac (25,51,921) are male workers, and about 13.20 Lac (13,20,354) are female workers.

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

Uttarakhand - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Uttarakhand Census Frequently Asked Questions