Chakrata Population

As per the 2011 Census, Chakrata Tehsil has a population of 49.61 k (49,607) with 26.54 k (26,536) males and 23.07 k (23,071) females.The sex ratio in Chakrata is 870, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chakrata Tehsil is 7.77 k (7,766) which is 15.66% of Chakrata Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chakrata Tehsil is 985 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Chakrata Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Dehradun District in the state of UTTARAKHAND in India.

49.61 k

Toatl Population

26.54 k

Male Population

23.07 k

Female Population

Chakrata Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Chakrata Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 57.71 k (57,709), indicating a 16.33% increased from Chakrata 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 31.06 k, and the estimated female population is 26.66 k.

Chakrata Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Chakrata Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 58.29 k (58,290), projecting a 17.5% increased from Chakrata 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 31.38 k, and the estimated female population is 26.92 k.

Chakrata Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Chakrata Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 47.01 k (47,013), accounting for 94.77% of the Chakrata Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 24.45 k (24,451), and the Hindu female population is around 22.56 k (22,562).

Chakrata Buddhist Population

Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Chakrata Tehsil, with a total Buddhist population of 2.02 k (2,016), accounting for 4.06% of the Chakrata Tehsil population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 1.76 k (1,759), and the Buddhist female population is around 257 (257).

Chakrata Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu47,01394.77%
Buddhist2,0164.06%
Muslim3860.78%
Sikh690.14%
Christian440.09%
Jain420.08%
Religion not stated350.07%
Other religions and persuasions20%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Chakrata Urban Population

The Urban population of Chakrata Tehsil is 5.12 k (5,117), with 3.72 k (3,717) being males and 1.40 k (1,400) being females, making up 10.32% of the Chakrata total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 377 females for every 1000 males.

Chakrata Rural Population

The Rural population of Chakrata Tehsil is 44.49 k (44,490), with 22.82 k (22,819) being males and 21.67 k (21,671) being females, making up 89.68% of the Chakrata total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 950 females for every 1000 males.

Chakrata Literacy Rate

Chakrata Tehsil has a literacy rate of 63.72% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chakrata Tehsil is 72.89 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chakrata Tehsil is 52.92 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Chakrata Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 90.38%, while in the rural regions of Chakrata Tehsil, it is around 60.3%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Chakrata

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 63.72 72.89 52.92
Urban Area 90.38 94.31 79.14
Rural Area 60.3 68.94 51.12

Literacy Rate by Religion in Chakrata

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 62.02 70.82 52.35
Buddhist 94.16 95.76 82.79
Muslim 68.64 76.54 59.75
Sikh 96.88 94.87 100

Chakrata Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Chakrata Tehsil is 19.18 k (19,182) with 10.01 k (10,013) males and 9.17 k (9,169) females, which is 38.67% of Chakrata Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 916 females for every 1000 males.

Chakrata Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Chakrata Tehsil is 24.91 k (24,909) with 12.57 k (12,566) males and 12.34 k (12,343) females, which is 50.21% of Chakrata Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 983 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chakrata

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 870
Urban Area 377
Rural Area 950

Sex Ratio by Religion in Chakrata

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 923
Buddhist 147
Muslim 874
Sikh 643

Chakrata Area & Households

The Total Area of Chakrata Tehsil is 454.32 Square KM, with a population density of 109 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Chakrata Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Chakrata Tehsil are 110.The Total Number of households in Chakrata Tehsil are 6.16 k(6,158).

Chakrata Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Chakrata Tehsil, there are about 24.97 k (24,969) workers, making up nearly 50.33% of the Chakrata Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 16.05 k (16,046) are male workers, and about 8.92 k (8,923) are female workers.

Chakrata - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 57.71 k (57,709) 16.33%
2025 58.29 k (58,290) 17.5% 1.17 %
2026 58.84 k (58,837) 18.6% 1.1 %
2027 59.35 k (59,354) 19.65% 1.05 %
2028 59.87 k (59,872) 20.69% 1.04 %
2029 60.39 k (60,394) 21.74% 1.05 %
2030 60.91 k (60,911) 22.79% 1.05 %
2031 61.39 k (61,385) 23.74% 0.95 %
2032 61.82 k (61,824) 24.63% 0.89 %
2033 62.26 k (62,263) 25.51% 0.88 %
2034 62.70 k (62,702) 26.4% 0.89 %
2035 63.14 k (63,142) 27.28% 0.88 %
2036 63.58 k (63,581) 28.17% 0.89 %

Projected estimates indicate that Chakrata Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 63.58 k (63,581), with a male population of 34.29 k (34,287) and a female population of 29.32 k (29,315). This reflects a total growth of 28.17% from Chakrata Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.99%.

Chakrata Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Chakrata is 49.61 k (49,607).

The estimated population of Chakrata in 2024 is approximately 57.71 k (57,709).

Hindu constitute 94.77% of Chakrata population, amounting to approximately 47.01 k (47,013) people.

Buddhist constitute 4.06% of Chakrata population, totaling around 2.02 k (2,016) people.

Hindu: 94.77%, Buddhist: 4.06%, Muslim: 0.78%, Sikh: 0.14%, Christian: 0.09%, Jain: 0.08%, Religion not stated: 0.07%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Chakrata is 19.18 k (38.67%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 24.91 k (50.21%).

In Chakrata , 5.12 k (10.32%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 44.49 k (89.68%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chakrata is 63.72%, with male literacy at 72.89% and female literacy at 52.92%.

The sex ratio in Chakrata is 870 females for every 1000 males.

Chakrata population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.99% up to 2036.