Nainital Population
As per the 2011 Census, Nainital District has a population of 9.55 Lac (9,54,605) with 4.94 Lac (4,93,666) males and 4.61 Lac (4,60,939) females.The sex ratio in Nainital is 934, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nainital District is 1.24 Lac (1,24,272) which is 13.02% of Nainital District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nainital District is 903 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Nainital District is listed as part of UTTARAKHAND State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Nainital Population Census 2011
- Nainital Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Nainital Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Nainital District current estimated population is projected to be 11.11 Lac (11,10,513), indicating a 16.33% increased from Nainital's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 5.78 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.33 Lac.
Nainital Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Nainital District estimated population is projected to be 11.22 Lac (11,21,690), projecting a 17.5% increased from Nainital's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 5.84 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.38 Lac.
Nainital Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Nainital District, with a total Hindu population of 8.10 Lac (8,09,717), accounting for 84.82% of the Nainital District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 4.18 Lac (4,17,657), and the Hindu female population is around 3.92 Lac (3,92,060).
Nainital Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Nainital District, with a total Muslim population of 1.21 Lac (1,20,742), accounting for 12.65% of the Nainital District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 63.67 k (63,667), and the Muslim female population is around 57.08 k (57,075).
Nainital Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 8,09,717 | 84.82% |
| Muslim | 1,20,742 | 12.65% |
| Sikh | 17,419 | 1.82% |
| Christian | 5,091 | 0.53% |
| Buddhist | 570 | 0.06% |
| Religion not stated | 529 | 0.06% |
| Jain | 356 | 0.04% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 181 | 0.02% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationNainital Urban Population
The Urban population of Nainital District is 3.72 Lac (3,71,734), with 1.94 Lac (1,94,409) being males and 1.77 Lac (1,77,325) being females, making up 38.94% of the Nainital total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 913 females for every 1000 males.
Nainital Rural Population
The Rural population of Nainital District is 5.83 Lac (5,82,871), with 2.99 Lac (2,99,257) being males and 2.84 Lac (2,83,614) being females, making up 61.06% of the Nainital total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 948 females for every 1000 males.
Nainital Literacy Rate
Nainital District has a literacy rate of 83.88% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nainital District is 90.07 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nainital District is 77.29 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Nainital District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 85.26%, while in the rural regions of Nainital District, it is around 82.99%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nainital
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 83.88 | 90.07 | 77.29 |
| Urban Area | 85.26 | 88.82 | 81.37 |
| Rural Area | 82.99 | 90.89 | 74.7 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Nainital
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 86.02 | 92.64 | 79.03 |
| Muslim | 69.19 | 73.32 | 64.53 |
| Sikh | 81.51 | 86.32 | 76.34 |
| Christian | 89.16 | 91.18 | 87.26 |
Nainital Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Nainital District is 1.91 Lac (1,91,206) with 98.82 k (98,824) males and 92.38 k (92,382) females, which is 20.03% of Nainital District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 935 females for every 1000 males.
Nainital Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Nainital District is 7.50 k (7,495) with 3.80 k (3,801) males and 3.69 k (3,694) females, which is 0.79% of Nainital District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 972 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nainital
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 934 |
| Urban Area | 913 |
| Rural Area | 948 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Nainital
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 939 |
| Muslim | 897 |
| Sikh | 930 |
| Christian | 1072 |
Nainital Area & Households
The Total Area of Nainital District is 4,251 Square KM, with a population density of 225 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Nainital District are 11 and the Total Number of Villages in Nainital District are 1,141.The Total Number of households in Nainital District are 1.91 Lac(1,91,383).
Nainital Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Nainital District, there are about 3.76 Lac (3,76,181) workers, making up nearly 39.41% of the Nainital District total population. Out of these, around 2.57 Lac (2,56,935) are male workers, and about 1.19 Lac (1,19,246) are female workers.
Nainital - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Nainital district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 1,82,284, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 9,54,605 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1981. The growth rate of 38.08% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1921 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 17.51%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.
Nainital District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 1,82,284 to 9,54,605.
- The year 1981 stands out with a growth rate of 38.08%.
- The year 1921 experienced a unique negative growth.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 1.82 Lac | ---- | ---- | 1.01 Lac | 80.80 k |
| 1911 | 1.82 Lac | -268 | -0.147023326 | 1.03 Lac | 79.14 k |
| 1921 | 1.56 Lac | -26.23 k | -14.40862342 | 90.46 k | 65.33 k |
| 1931 | 1.56 Lac | 244 | 0.156621092 | 91.33 k | 64.70 k |
| 1941 | 1.64 Lac | 8.21 k | 5.261673738 | 96.34 k | 67.91 k |
| 1951 | 1.89 Lac | 24.49 k | 14.91196025 | 1.09 Lac | 79.43 k |
| 1961 | 2.60 Lac | 70.95 k | 37.59166243 | 1.47 Lac | 1.13 Lac |
| 1971 | 3.20 Lac | 60.01 k | 23.10953655 | 1.74 Lac | 1.46 Lac |
| 1981 | 4.41 Lac | 1.22 Lac | 38.07949402 | 2.39 Lac | 2.02 Lac |
| 1991 | 5.75 Lac | 1.33 Lac | 30.21865004 | 3.05 Lac | 2.69 Lac |
| 2001 | 7.63 Lac | 1.88 Lac | 32.718603 | 4.00 Lac | 3.63 Lac |
| 2011 | 9.55 Lac | 1.92 Lac | 25.12698107 | 4.94 Lac | 4.61 Lac |
Nainital - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11.11 Lac (11,10,513) | 16.33% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 11.22 Lac (11,21,690) | 17.5% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 11.32 Lac (11,32,209) | 18.6% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 11.42 Lac (11,42,164) | 19.65% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 11.52 Lac (11,52,120) | 20.69% | 1.04 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 11.62 Lac (11,62,169) | 21.74% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 11.72 Lac (11,72,125) | 22.79% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 11.81 Lac (11,81,235) | 23.74% | 0.95 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 11.90 Lac (11,89,688) | 24.63% | 0.89 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 11.98 Lac (11,98,141) | 25.51% | 0.88 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 12.07 Lac (12,06,593) | 26.4% | 0.89 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 12.15 Lac (12,15,046) | 27.28% | 0.88 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 12.23 Lac (12,23,499) | 28.17% | 0.89 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Nainital District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 12.23 Lac (12,23,499), with a male population of 6.38 Lac (6,37,859) and a female population of 5.86 Lac (5,85,675). This reflects a total growth of 28.17% from Nainital District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.99%.