Nainital Population in 2026
In 2026, Nainital Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.78 Lac (1,78,369), indicating a 18.6% increased from Nainital's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 93.55 k, and the estimated female population is 84.81 k.
Nainital Estimated Population in 2027
In the year 2027, Nainital Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.80 Lac (1,79,938), projecting a 19.65% increased from Nainital's population in the 2011 census. In 2027, the estimated male population is 94.40 k, and the estimated female population is 85.55 k.
Nainital Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Nainital Tehsil has a population of 1.50 Lac (1,50,389) with 78.37 k (78,365) males and 72.02 k (72,024) females.The sex ratio in Nainital is 920, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nainital Tehsil is 17.54 k (17,539) which is 11.66% of Nainital Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nainital Tehsil is 915 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Nainital Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Nainital District in the state of UTTARAKHAND in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Nainital Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Nainital Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.41 Lac (1,40,797), accounting for 93.62% of the Nainital Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 73.28 k (73,284), and the Hindu female population is around 67.51 k (67,513).
Nainital Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Nainital Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 7.29 k (7,294), accounting for 4.85% of the Nainital Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 3.94 k (3,940), and the Muslim female population is around 3.35 k (3,354).
Nainital Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,40,797 | 93.62% |
| Muslim | 7,294 | 4.85% |
| Christian | 1,225 | 0.81% |
| Buddhist | 455 | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 444 | 0.3% |
| Religion not stated | 83 | 0.06% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 70 | 0.05% |
| Jain | 21 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationNainital Urban Population
The Urban population of Nainital Tehsil is 56.81 k (56,806), with 29.89 k (29,886) being males and 26.92 k (26,920) being females, making up 37.77% of the Nainital total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 901 females for every 1000 males.
Nainital Rural Population
The Rural population of Nainital Tehsil is 93.58 k (93,583), with 48.48 k (48,479) being males and 45.10 k (45,104) being females, making up 62.23% of the Nainital total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 931 females for every 1000 males.
Nainital Literacy Rate
Nainital Tehsil has a literacy rate of 89.19% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nainital Tehsil is 94.8 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nainital Tehsil is 83.08 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Nainital Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 93.13%, while in the rural regions of Nainital Tehsil, it is around 86.71%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nainital
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 89.19 | 94.8 | 83.08 |
| Urban Area | 93.13 | 96.09 | 89.83 |
| Rural Area | 86.71 | 93.98 | 78.92 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Nainital
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 89.26 | 95.09 | 82.94 |
| Muslim | 87.06 | 89.88 | 83.73 |
| Christian | 94.32 | 95.55 | 93.25 |
| Buddhist | 84.43 | 87.56 | 81.43 |
Nainital Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Nainital Tehsil is 41.97 k (41,972) with 21.76 k (21,764) males and 20.21 k (20,208) females, which is 27.91% of Nainital Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 929 females for every 1000 males.
Nainital Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Nainital Tehsil is 593 (593) with 324 (324) males and 269 (269) females, which is 0.39% of Nainital Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 831 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nainital
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 920 |
| Urban Area | 901 |
| Rural Area | 931 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Nainital
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 922 |
| Muslim | 852 |
| Christian | 1135 |
| Buddhist | 1014 |
Nainital Area & Households
The Total Area of Nainital Tehsil is 826.09 Square KM, with a population density of 182 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Nainital Tehsil are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Nainital Tehsil are 250.The Total Number of households in Nainital Tehsil are 31.59 k(31,590).
Nainital Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Nainital Tehsil, there are about 62.82 k (62,824) workers, making up nearly 41.77% of the Nainital Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 41.34 k (41,335) are male workers, and about 21.49 k (21,489) are female workers.
Nainital - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.78 Lac (1,78,369) | 18.6% | ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.80 Lac (1,79,938) | 19.65% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.82 Lac (1,81,506) | 20.69% | 1.04 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.83 Lac (1,83,089) | 21.74% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.85 Lac (1,84,658) | 22.79% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.86 Lac (1,86,093) | 23.74% | 0.95 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.87 Lac (1,87,424) | 24.63% | 0.89 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.89 Lac (1,88,756) | 25.51% | 0.88 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.90 Lac (1,90,088) | 26.4% | 0.89 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.91 Lac (1,91,419) | 27.28% | 0.88 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.93 Lac (1,92,751) | 28.17% | 0.89 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Nainital Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.93 Lac (1,92,751), with a male population of 1.01 Lac (1,01,255) and a female population of 91.52 k (91,515). This reflects a total growth of 28.17% from Nainital Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.96%.