Dharchula Population
As per the 2011 Census, Dharchula Tehsil has a population of 65.69 k (65,689) with 33.24 k (33,240) males and 32.45 k (32,449) females.The sex ratio in Dharchula is 977, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Dharchula Tehsil is 9.33 k (9,325) which is 14.2% of Dharchula Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Dharchula Tehsil is 903 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Dharchula Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Pithoragarh District in the state of UTTARAKHAND in India.
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Dharchula Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Dharchula Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 76.42 k (76,418), indicating a 16.33% increased from Dharchula's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 38.91 k, and the estimated female population is 37.50 k.
Dharchula Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Dharchula Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 77.19 k (77,187), projecting a 17.5% increased from Dharchula's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 39.31 k, and the estimated female population is 37.87 k.
Dharchula Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Dharchula Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 64.44 k (64,435), accounting for 98.09% of the Dharchula Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 32.49 k (32,492), and the Hindu female population is around 31.94 k (31,943).
Dharchula Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Dharchula Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 960 (960), accounting for 1.46% of the Dharchula Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 572 (572), and the Muslim female population is around 388 (388).
Dharchula Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 64,435 | 98.09% |
| Muslim | 960 | 1.46% |
| Religion not stated | 125 | 0.19% |
| Christian | 120 | 0.18% |
| Sikh | 30 | 0.05% |
| Buddhist | 18 | 0.03% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1 | 0% |
| Jain | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationDharchula Urban Population
The Urban population of Dharchula Tehsil is 7.04 k (7,039), with 3.80 k (3,797) being males and 3.24 k (3,242) being females, making up 10.72% of the Dharchula total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 854 females for every 1000 males.
Dharchula Rural Population
The Rural population of Dharchula Tehsil is 58.65 k (58,650), with 29.44 k (29,443) being males and 29.21 k (29,207) being females, making up 89.28% of the Dharchula total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 992 females for every 1000 males.
Dharchula Literacy Rate
Dharchula Tehsil has a literacy rate of 79.1% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Dharchula Tehsil is 91.37 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Dharchula Tehsil is 66.69 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Dharchula Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.68%, while in the rural regions of Dharchula Tehsil, it is around 77.93%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Dharchula
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 79.1 | 91.37 | 66.69 |
| Urban Area | 88.68 | 95.1 | 81.2 |
| Rural Area | 77.93 | 90.88 | 65.06 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Dharchula
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 78.97 | 91.39 | 66.52 |
| Muslim | 85.31 | 90.32 | 77.97 |
| Religion not stated | 80.41 | 88.14 | 68.42 |
| Christian | 90.83 | 95.38 | 84.09 |
Dharchula Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Dharchula Tehsil is 13.00 k (13,002) with 6.42 k (6,419) males and 6.58 k (6,583) females, which is 19.79% of Dharchula Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1026 females for every 1000 males.
Dharchula Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Dharchula Tehsil is 9.43 k (9,433) with 4.64 k (4,644) males and 4.79 k (4,789) females, which is 14.36% of Dharchula Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1032 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Dharchula
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 977 |
| Urban Area | 854 |
| Rural Area | 992 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Dharchula
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 984 |
| Muslim | 679 |
| Religion not stated | 737 |
| Christian | 691 |
Dharchula Area & Households
The Total Area of Dharchula Tehsil is 2,690.27 Square KM, with a population density of 24 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Dharchula Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Dharchula Tehsil are 82.The Total Number of households in Dharchula Tehsil are 14.71 k(14,714).
Dharchula Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Dharchula Tehsil, there are about 34.98 k (34,980) workers, making up nearly 53.25% of the Dharchula Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 18.14 k (18,138) are male workers, and about 16.84 k (16,842) are female workers.
Dharchula - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 76.42 k (76,418) | 16.33% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 77.19 k (77,187) | 17.5% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 77.91 k (77,911) | 18.6% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 78.60 k (78,596) | 19.65% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 79.28 k (79,281) | 20.69% | 1.04 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 79.97 k (79,973) | 21.74% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 80.66 k (80,658) | 22.79% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 81.28 k (81,284) | 23.74% | 0.95 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 81.87 k (81,866) | 24.63% | 0.89 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 82.45 k (82,448) | 25.51% | 0.88 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 83.03 k (83,029) | 26.4% | 0.89 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 83.61 k (83,611) | 27.28% | 0.88 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 84.19 k (84,193) | 28.17% | 0.89 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Dharchula Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 84.19 k (84,193), with a male population of 42.95 k (42,949) and a female population of 41.23 k (41,231). This reflects a total growth of 28.17% from Dharchula Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.99%.