Rishikesh Population
As per the 2011 Census, Rishikesh Tehsil has a population of 2.60 Lac (2,60,343) with 1.37 Lac (1,36,783) males and 1.24 Lac (1,23,560) females.The sex ratio in Rishikesh is 904, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Rishikesh Tehsil is 31.23 k (31,230) which is 12% of Rishikesh Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Rishikesh Tehsil is 854 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Rishikesh Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Dehradun District in the state of UTTARAKHAND in India.
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Rishikesh Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Rishikesh Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.03 Lac (3,02,863), indicating a 16.33% increased from Rishikesh 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.60 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.43 Lac.
Rishikesh Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Rishikesh Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.06 Lac (3,05,911), projecting a 17.5% increased from Rishikesh 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.62 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.44 Lac.
Rishikesh Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Rishikesh Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.47 Lac (2,46,844), accounting for 94.81% of the Rishikesh Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.30 Lac (1,29,610), and the Hindu female population is around 1.17 Lac (1,17,234).
Rishikesh Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Rishikesh Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 6.38 k (6,380), accounting for 2.45% of the Rishikesh Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 3.44 k (3,436), and the Muslim female population is around 2.94 k (2,944).
Rishikesh Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,46,844 | 94.81% |
| Muslim | 6,380 | 2.45% |
| Sikh | 5,172 | 1.99% |
| Christian | 1,044 | 0.4% |
| Jain | 550 | 0.21% |
| Religion not stated | 261 | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 55 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 37 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationRishikesh Urban Population
The Urban population of Rishikesh Tehsil is 1.22 Lac (1,22,400), with 65.14 k (65,137) being males and 57.26 k (57,263) being females, making up 47.01% of the Rishikesh total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 880 females for every 1000 males.
Rishikesh Rural Population
The Rural population of Rishikesh Tehsil is 1.38 Lac (1,37,943), with 71.65 k (71,646) being males and 66.30 k (66,297) being females, making up 52.99% of the Rishikesh total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 926 females for every 1000 males.
Rishikesh Literacy Rate
Rishikesh Tehsil has a literacy rate of 85.27% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Rishikesh Tehsil is 91.71 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Rishikesh Tehsil is 78.2 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Rishikesh Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 86.12%, while in the rural regions of Rishikesh Tehsil, it is around 84.51%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Rishikesh
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 85.27 | 91.71 | 78.2 |
| Urban Area | 86.12 | 91.43 | 80.1 |
| Rural Area | 84.51 | 91.96 | 76.54 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Rishikesh
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 85.48 | 92.01 | 78.32 |
| Muslim | 71.66 | 77.71 | 64.49 |
| Sikh | 88.64 | 93.4 | 83.33 |
| Christian | 91.75 | 94.21 | 89.41 |
Rishikesh Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Rishikesh Tehsil is 25.55 k (25,545) with 13.44 k (13,441) males and 12.10 k (12,104) females, which is 9.81% of Rishikesh Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 901 females for every 1000 males.
Rishikesh Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Rishikesh Tehsil is 3.65 k (3,653) with 1.93 k (1,927) males and 1.73 k (1,726) females, which is 1.4% of Rishikesh Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 896 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Rishikesh
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 904 |
| Urban Area | 880 |
| Rural Area | 926 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Rishikesh
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 905 |
| Muslim | 857 |
| Sikh | 889 |
| Christian | 1064 |
Rishikesh Area & Households
The Total Area of Rishikesh Tehsil is 500.73 Square KM, with a population density of 520 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Rishikesh Tehsil are 7 and the Total Number of Villages in Rishikesh Tehsil are 88.The Total Number of households in Rishikesh Tehsil are 54.52 k(54,517).
Rishikesh Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Rishikesh Tehsil, there are about 86.45 k (86,454) workers, making up nearly 33.21% of the Rishikesh Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 68.55 k (68,552) are male workers, and about 17.90 k (17,902) are female workers.
Rishikesh - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.03 Lac (3,02,863) | 16.33% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.06 Lac (3,05,911) | 17.5% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.09 Lac (3,08,780) | 18.6% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.11 Lac (3,11,495) | 19.65% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.14 Lac (3,14,210) | 20.69% | 1.04 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.17 Lac (3,16,951) | 21.74% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.20 Lac (3,19,666) | 22.79% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.22 Lac (3,22,151) | 23.74% | 0.95 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.24 Lac (3,24,456) | 24.63% | 0.89 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.27 Lac (3,26,761) | 25.51% | 0.88 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.29 Lac (3,29,066) | 26.4% | 0.89 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.31 Lac (3,31,372) | 27.28% | 0.88 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.34 Lac (3,33,677) | 28.17% | 0.89 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Rishikesh Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.34 Lac (3,33,677), with a male population of 1.77 Lac (1,76,736) and a female population of 1.57 Lac (1,56,997). This reflects a total growth of 28.17% from Rishikesh Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.99%.