Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Rudraprayag District

Rudraprayag Population

As per the 2011 Census, Rudraprayag District has a population of 2.42 Lac (2,42,285) with 1.15 Lac (1,14,589) males and 1.28 Lac (1,27,696) females.The sex ratio in Rudraprayag is 1115, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Rudraprayag District is 32.05 k (32,046) which is 13.23% of Rudraprayag District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Rudraprayag District is 905 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Rudraprayag District is listed as part of UTTARAKHAND State in INDIA.

2.42 Lac

Toatl Population

1.15 Lac

Male Population

1.28 Lac

Female Population

Rudraprayag Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Rudraprayag District current estimated population is projected to be 2.82 Lac (2,81,856), indicating a 16.33% increased from Rudraprayag's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.34 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.48 Lac.

Rudraprayag Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Rudraprayag District estimated population is projected to be 2.85 Lac (2,84,693), projecting a 17.5% increased from Rudraprayag's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.36 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.49 Lac.

Rudraprayag Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Rudraprayag District, with a total Hindu population of 2.40 Lac (2,40,170), accounting for 99.13% of the Rudraprayag District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.13 Lac (1,13,351), and the Hindu female population is around 1.27 Lac (1,26,819).

Rudraprayag Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Rudraprayag District, with a total Muslim population of 1.49 k (1,486), accounting for 0.61% of the Rudraprayag District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 917 (917), and the Muslim female population is around 569 (569).

Rudraprayag Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu2,40,17099.13%
Muslim1,4860.61%
Religion not stated3630.15%
Christian1710.07%
Other religions and persuasions440.02%
Sikh380.02%
Buddhist90%
Jain40%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Rudraprayag Urban Population

The Urban population of Rudraprayag District is 9.93 k (9,925), with 5.85 k (5,849) being males and 4.08 k (4,076) being females, making up 4.1% of the Rudraprayag total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 697 females for every 1000 males.

Rudraprayag Rural Population

The Rural population of Rudraprayag District is 2.32 Lac (2,32,360), with 1.09 Lac (1,08,740) being males and 1.24 Lac (1,23,620) being females, making up 95.9% of the Rudraprayag total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1137 females for every 1000 males.

Rudraprayag Literacy Rate

Rudraprayag District has a literacy rate of 81.3% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Rudraprayag District is 93.9 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Rudraprayag District is 70.35 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Rudraprayag District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 90.03%, while in the rural regions of Rudraprayag District, it is around 80.92%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Rudraprayag

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 81.3 93.9 70.35
Urban Area 90.03 94 84.23
Rural Area 80.92 93.9 69.89

Literacy Rate by Religion in Rudraprayag

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 81.32 94 70.34
Muslim 79.97 83.96 73.21
Religion not stated 81.68 89.93 73.13
Christian 80 93.33 66.67

Rudraprayag Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Rudraprayag District is 47.68 k (47,679) with 23.59 k (23,585) males and 24.09 k (24,094) females, which is 19.68% of Rudraprayag District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1022 females for every 1000 males.

Rudraprayag Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Rudraprayag District is 386 (386) with 217 (217) males and 169 (169) females, which is 0.16% of Rudraprayag District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 779 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Rudraprayag

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1115
Urban Area 697
Rural Area 1137

Sex Ratio by Religion in Rudraprayag

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 1119
Muslim 621
Religion not stated 973
Christian 1061

Rudraprayag Area & Households

The Total Area of Rudraprayag District is 1,984 Square KM, with a population density of 122 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Rudraprayag District are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Rudraprayag District are 688.The Total Number of households in Rudraprayag District are 53.54 k(53,542).

Rudraprayag Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Rudraprayag District, there are about 1.13 Lac (1,13,032) workers, making up nearly 46.65% of the Rudraprayag District total population. Out of these, around 52.34 k (52,339) are male workers, and about 60.69 k (60,693) are female workers.

Rudraprayag - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Rudraprayag district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 70,510, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 2,42,285 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1981. The growth rate of 25.13% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 12.03%.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.

Rudraprayag District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 70,510 to 2,42,285.
  • The year 1981 stands out with a growth rate of 25.13%.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 70.51 k ---- ---- 34.78 k 35.73 k
1911 78.79 k 8.28 k 11.74301518 38.75 k 40.04 k
1921 80.70 k 1.91 k 2.424165503 38.99 k 41.71 k
1931 88.74 k 8.04 k 9.966542751 43.20 k 45.55 k
1941 1.00 Lac 11.56 k 13.02863324 49.00 k 51.31 k
1951 1.06 Lac 5.54 k 5.526145257 49.33 k 56.52 k
1961 1.20 Lac 14.07 k 13.29548031 55.12 k 64.81 k
1971 1.36 Lac 15.73 k 13.11947032 62.42 k 73.24 k
1981 1.70 Lac 34.09 k 25.12937326 80.41 k 89.33 k
1991 2.01 Lac 30.77 k 18.12858262 95.75 k 1.05 Lac
2001 2.27 Lac 26.92 k 13.42742438 1.08 Lac 1.20 Lac
2011 2.42 Lac 14.85 k 6.527464507 1.15 Lac 1.28 Lac

Historical Population of Rudraprayag by Census Year 1901-2011

Rudraprayag - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.82 Lac (2,81,856) 16.33%
2025 2.85 Lac (2,84,693) 17.5% 1.17 %
2026 2.87 Lac (2,87,362) 18.6% 1.1 %
2027 2.90 Lac (2,89,889) 19.65% 1.05 %
2028 2.92 Lac (2,92,416) 20.69% 1.04 %
2029 2.95 Lac (2,94,967) 21.74% 1.05 %
2030 2.97 Lac (2,97,493) 22.79% 1.05 %
2031 3.00 Lac (2,99,806) 23.74% 0.95 %
2032 3.02 Lac (3,01,951) 24.63% 0.89 %
2033 3.04 Lac (3,04,096) 25.51% 0.88 %
2034 3.06 Lac (3,06,242) 26.4% 0.89 %
2035 3.08 Lac (3,08,387) 27.28% 0.88 %
2036 3.11 Lac (3,10,532) 28.17% 0.89 %

Projected estimates indicate that Rudraprayag District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.11 Lac (3,10,532), with a male population of 1.48 Lac (1,48,059) and a female population of 1.62 Lac (1,62,253). This reflects a total growth of 28.17% from Rudraprayag District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.99%.

Rudraprayag Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Rudraprayag is 2.42 Lac (2,42,285).

The estimated population of Rudraprayag in 2024 is approximately 2.82 Lac (2,81,856).

Hindu constitute 99.13% of Rudraprayag population, amounting to approximately 2.40 Lac (2,40,170) people.

Muslim constitute 0.61% of Rudraprayag population, totaling around 1.49 k (1,486) people.

Hindu: 99.13%, Muslim: 0.61%, Religion not stated: 0.15%, Christian: 0.07%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.02%, Sikh: 0.02%, Buddhist: 0%, Jain: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Rudraprayag is 47.68 k (19.68%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 386 (0.16%).

In Rudraprayag, 9.93 k (4.1%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 2.32 Lac (95.9%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Rudraprayag is 81.3%, with male literacy at 93.9% and female literacy at 70.35%.

The sex ratio in Rudraprayag is 1115 females for every 1000 males.

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