Sitarganj Population

As per the 2011 Census, Sitarganj Tehsil has a population of 2.14 Lac (2,14,428) with 1.11 Lac (1,10,764) males and 1.04 Lac (1,03,664) females.The sex ratio in Sitarganj is 936, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sitarganj Tehsil is 27.94 k (27,938) which is 13.03% of Sitarganj Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sitarganj Tehsil is 913 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Sitarganj Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Udham Singh Nagar District in the state of UTTARAKHAND in India.

2.14 Lac

Toatl Population

1.11 Lac

Male Population

1.04 Lac

Female Population

Sitarganj Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Sitarganj Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.49 Lac (2,49,449), indicating a 16.33% increased from Sitarganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.30 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.20 Lac.

Sitarganj Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Sitarganj Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.52 Lac (2,51,960), projecting a 17.5% increased from Sitarganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.31 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.21 Lac.

Sitarganj Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Sitarganj Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.40 Lac (1,39,617), accounting for 65.11% of the Sitarganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 72.15 k (72,154), and the Hindu female population is around 67.46 k (67,463).

Sitarganj Sikh Population

Sikh is the second most popular religion in Sitarganj Tehsil, with a total Sikh population of 41.77 k (41,766), accounting for 19.48% of the Sitarganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 21.38 k (21,384), and the Sikh female population is around 20.38 k (20,382).

Sitarganj Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,39,61765.11%
Sikh41,76619.48%
Muslim32,43515.13%
Christian2470.12%
Religion not stated1760.08%
Buddhist870.04%
Jain680.03%
Other religions and persuasions320.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Sitarganj Urban Population

The Urban population of Sitarganj Tehsil is 36.27 k (36,274), with 18.85 k (18,848) being males and 17.43 k (17,426) being females, making up 16.92% of the Sitarganj total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 925 females for every 1000 males.

Sitarganj Rural Population

The Rural population of Sitarganj Tehsil is 1.78 Lac (1,78,154), with 91.92 k (91,916) being males and 86.24 k (86,238) being females, making up 83.08% of the Sitarganj total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 939 females for every 1000 males.

Sitarganj Literacy Rate

Sitarganj Tehsil has a literacy rate of 71.95% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sitarganj Tehsil is 80.64 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sitarganj Tehsil is 62.7 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Sitarganj Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 75.3%, while in the rural regions of Sitarganj Tehsil, it is around 71.28%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sitarganj

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 71.95 80.64 62.7
Urban Area 75.3 81.68 68.46
Rural Area 71.28 80.43 61.55

Literacy Rate by Religion in Sitarganj

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 75.17 83.98 65.77
Sikh 70.99 80.04 61.61
Muslim 58.75 66.63 50.15
Christian 80.56 89.19 71.43

Sitarganj Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sitarganj Tehsil is 21.27 k (21,271) with 11.08 k (11,077) males and 10.19 k (10,194) females, which is 9.92% of Sitarganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 921 females for every 1000 males.

Sitarganj Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sitarganj Tehsil is 37.68 k (37,677) with 18.95 k (18,946) males and 18.73 k (18,731) females, which is 17.57% of Sitarganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 989 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sitarganj

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 936
Urban Area 925
Rural Area 939

Sex Ratio by Religion in Sitarganj

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 935
Sikh 954
Muslim 919
Christian 945

Sitarganj Area & Households

The Total Area of Sitarganj Tehsil is 408.09 Square KM, with a population density of 525 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sitarganj Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Sitarganj Tehsil are 129.The Total Number of households in Sitarganj Tehsil are 38.89 k(38,888).

Sitarganj Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Sitarganj Tehsil, there are about 79.55 k (79,548) workers, making up nearly 37.1% of the Sitarganj Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 58.38 k (58,380) are male workers, and about 21.17 k (21,168) are female workers.

Sitarganj - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.49 Lac (2,49,449) 16.33%
2025 2.52 Lac (2,51,960) 17.5% 1.17 %
2026 2.54 Lac (2,54,323) 18.6% 1.1 %
2027 2.57 Lac (2,56,559) 19.65% 1.05 %
2028 2.59 Lac (2,58,795) 20.69% 1.04 %
2029 2.61 Lac (2,61,052) 21.74% 1.05 %
2030 2.63 Lac (2,63,289) 22.79% 1.05 %
2031 2.65 Lac (2,65,335) 23.74% 0.95 %
2032 2.67 Lac (2,67,234) 24.63% 0.89 %
2033 2.69 Lac (2,69,133) 25.51% 0.88 %
2034 2.71 Lac (2,71,031) 26.4% 0.89 %
2035 2.73 Lac (2,72,930) 27.28% 0.88 %
2036 2.75 Lac (2,74,829) 28.17% 0.89 %

Projected estimates indicate that Sitarganj Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.75 Lac (2,74,829), with a male population of 1.43 Lac (1,43,117) and a female population of 1.32 Lac (1,31,717). This reflects a total growth of 28.17% from Sitarganj Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.99%.

Sitarganj Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Sitarganj is 2.14 Lac (2,14,428).

The estimated population of Sitarganj in 2024 is approximately 2.49 Lac (2,49,449).

Hindu constitute 65.11% of Sitarganj population, amounting to approximately 1.40 Lac (1,39,617) people.

Sikh constitute 19.48% of Sitarganj population, totaling around 41.77 k (41,766) people.

Hindu: 65.11%, Sikh: 19.48%, Muslim: 15.13%, Christian: 0.12%, Religion not stated: 0.08%, Buddhist: 0.04%, Jain: 0.03%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Sitarganj is 21.27 k (9.92%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 37.68 k (17.57%).

In Sitarganj, 36.27 k (16.92%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.78 Lac (83.08%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sitarganj is 71.95%, with male literacy at 80.64% and female literacy at 62.7%.

The sex ratio in Sitarganj is 936 females for every 1000 males.

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