Ranikhet Population
As per the 2011 Census, Ranikhet Tehsil has a population of 1.00 Lac (1,00,124) with 49.72 k (49,720) males and 50.40 k (50,404) females.The sex ratio in Ranikhet is 1014, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Ranikhet Tehsil is 12.49 k (12,494) which is 12.48% of Ranikhet Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Ranikhet Tehsil is 893 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Ranikhet Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Almora District in the state of UTTARAKHAND in India.
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Ranikhet Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Ranikhet Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.16 Lac (1,16,477), indicating a 16.33% increased from Ranikhet's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 58.20 k, and the estimated female population is 58.25 k.
Ranikhet Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Ranikhet Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.18 Lac (1,17,649), projecting a 17.5% increased from Ranikhet's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 58.80 k, and the estimated female population is 58.82 k.
Ranikhet Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Ranikhet Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 96.51 k (96,505), accounting for 96.39% of the Ranikhet Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 47.43 k (47,427), and the Hindu female population is around 49.08 k (49,078).
Ranikhet Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Ranikhet Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 2.36 k (2,361), accounting for 2.36% of the Ranikhet Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.34 k (1,335), and the Muslim female population is around 1.03 k (1,026).
Ranikhet Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 96,505 | 96.39% |
| Muslim | 2,361 | 2.36% |
| Christian | 1,072 | 1.07% |
| Sikh | 91 | 0.09% |
| Religion not stated | 63 | 0.06% |
| Buddhist | 16 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 11 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 5 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationRanikhet Urban Population
The Urban population of Ranikhet Tehsil is 18.89 k (18,886), with 11.41 k (11,412) being males and 7.47 k (7,474) being females, making up 18.86% of the Ranikhet total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 655 females for every 1000 males.
Ranikhet Rural Population
The Rural population of Ranikhet Tehsil is 81.24 k (81,238), with 38.31 k (38,308) being males and 42.93 k (42,930) being females, making up 81.14% of the Ranikhet total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1121 females for every 1000 males.
Ranikhet Literacy Rate
Ranikhet Tehsil has a literacy rate of 85.87% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Ranikhet Tehsil is 95.6 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Ranikhet Tehsil is 76.45 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Ranikhet Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 95.21%, while in the rural regions of Ranikhet Tehsil, it is around 83.61%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Ranikhet
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 85.87 | 95.6 | 76.45 |
| Urban Area | 95.21 | 97.79 | 91.18 |
| Rural Area | 83.61 | 94.91 | 73.86 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Ranikhet
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 85.72 | 95.74 | 76.24 |
| Muslim | 86.3 | 89.23 | 82.4 |
| Christian | 98.02 | 99.51 | 92 |
| Sikh | 92.86 | 91.07 | 96.43 |
Ranikhet Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Ranikhet Tehsil is 24.61 k (24,606) with 12.03 k (12,033) males and 12.57 k (12,573) females, which is 24.58% of Ranikhet Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1045 females for every 1000 males.
Ranikhet Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Ranikhet Tehsil is 184 (184) with 94 (94) males and 90 (90) females, which is 0.18% of Ranikhet Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 958 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Ranikhet
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1014 |
| Urban Area | 655 |
| Rural Area | 1121 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Ranikhet
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1035 |
| Muslim | 769 |
| Christian | 272 |
| Sikh | 492 |
Ranikhet Area & Households
The Total Area of Ranikhet Tehsil is 389.61 Square KM, with a population density of 257 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Ranikhet Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Ranikhet Tehsil are 307.The Total Number of households in Ranikhet Tehsil are 22.32 k(22,316).
Ranikhet Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Ranikhet Tehsil, there are about 46.62 k (46,617) workers, making up nearly 46.56% of the Ranikhet Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 25.88 k (25,877) are male workers, and about 20.74 k (20,740) are female workers.
Ranikhet - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.16 Lac (1,16,477) | 16.33% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.18 Lac (1,17,649) | 17.5% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.19 Lac (1,18,752) | 18.6% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.20 Lac (1,19,797) | 19.65% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.21 Lac (1,20,841) | 20.69% | 1.04 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.22 Lac (1,21,895) | 21.74% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.23 Lac (1,22,939) | 22.79% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.24 Lac (1,23,895) | 23.74% | 0.95 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.25 Lac (1,24,781) | 24.63% | 0.89 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.26 Lac (1,25,668) | 25.51% | 0.88 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.27 Lac (1,26,554) | 26.4% | 0.89 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.27 Lac (1,27,441) | 27.28% | 0.88 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.28 Lac (1,28,327) | 28.17% | 0.89 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Ranikhet Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.28 Lac (1,28,327), with a male population of 64.24 k (64,243) and a female population of 64.04 k (64,044). This reflects a total growth of 28.17% from Ranikhet Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.99%.