Uttarkashi Population
As per the 2011 Census, Uttarkashi District has a population of 3.30 Lac (3,30,086) with 1.69 Lac (1,68,597) males and 1.61 Lac (1,61,489) females.The sex ratio in Uttarkashi is 958, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Uttarkashi District is 46.31 k (46,307) which is 14.03% of Uttarkashi District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Uttarkashi District is 917 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Uttarkashi District is listed as part of UTTARAKHAND State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Uttarkashi Population Census 2011
- Uttarkashi 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
Uttarkashi Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Uttarkashi District current estimated population is projected to be 3.84 Lac (3,83,997), indicating a 16.33% increased from Uttarkashi's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.97 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.87 Lac.
Uttarkashi Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Uttarkashi District estimated population is projected to be 3.88 Lac (3,87,861), projecting a 17.5% increased from Uttarkashi's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.99 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.88 Lac.
Uttarkashi Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Uttarkashi District, with a total Hindu population of 3.25 Lac (3,24,859), accounting for 98.42% of the Uttarkashi District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.66 Lac (1,65,504), and the Hindu female population is around 1.59 Lac (1,59,355).
Uttarkashi Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Uttarkashi District, with a total Muslim population of 3.55 k (3,554), accounting for 1.08% of the Uttarkashi District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.16 k (2,158), and the Muslim female population is around 1.40 k (1,396).
Uttarkashi Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,24,859 | 98.42% |
| Muslim | 3,554 | 1.08% |
| Buddhist | 563 | 0.17% |
| Religion not stated | 411 | 0.12% |
| Christian | 353 | 0.11% |
| Sikh | 167 | 0.05% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 105 | 0.03% |
| Jain | 74 | 0.02% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationUttarkashi Urban Population
The Urban population of Uttarkashi District is 24.31 k (24,305), with 13.22 k (13,222) being males and 11.08 k (11,083) being females, making up 7.36% of the Uttarkashi total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 839 females for every 1000 males.
Uttarkashi Rural Population
The Rural population of Uttarkashi District is 3.06 Lac (3,05,781), with 1.55 Lac (1,55,375) being males and 1.50 Lac (1,50,406) being females, making up 92.64% of the Uttarkashi total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 969 females for every 1000 males.
Uttarkashi Literacy Rate
Uttarkashi District has a literacy rate of 75.81% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Uttarkashi District is 88.79 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Uttarkashi District is 62.35 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Uttarkashi District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.72%, while in the rural regions of Uttarkashi District, it is around 74.74%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Uttarkashi
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 75.81 | 88.79 | 62.35 |
| Urban Area | 88.72 | 94.84 | 81.46 |
| Rural Area | 74.74 | 88.25 | 60.89 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Uttarkashi
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 75.86 | 89.01 | 62.32 |
| Muslim | 66.62 | 70.9 | 59.52 |
| Buddhist | 83.69 | 91.73 | 75.29 |
| Religion not stated | 75.08 | 85.11 | 66.25 |
Uttarkashi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Uttarkashi District is 80.57 k (80,567) with 40.83 k (40,833) males and 39.73 k (39,734) females, which is 24.41% of Uttarkashi District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 974 females for every 1000 males.
Uttarkashi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Uttarkashi District is 3.51 k (3,512) with 1.65 k (1,651) males and 1.86 k (1,861) females, which is 1.06% of Uttarkashi District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1128 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Uttarkashi
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 958 |
| Urban Area | 839 |
| Rural Area | 969 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Uttarkashi
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 963 |
| Muslim | 647 |
| Buddhist | 942 |
| Religion not stated | 1005 |
Uttarkashi Area & Households
The Total Area of Uttarkashi District is 8,016 Square KM, with a population density of 41 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Uttarkashi District are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Uttarkashi District are 707.The Total Number of households in Uttarkashi District are 67.60 k(67,602).
Uttarkashi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Uttarkashi District, there are about 1.57 Lac (1,57,276) workers, making up nearly 47.65% of the Uttarkashi District total population. Out of these, around 84.27 k (84,265) are male workers, and about 73.01 k (73,011) are female workers.
Uttarkashi - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Uttarkashi district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 69,209, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 3,30,086 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1981. The growth rate of 29.19% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 15.52%.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.
Uttarkashi District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 69,209 to 3,30,086.
- The year 1981 stands out with a growth rate of 29.19%.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 69.21 k | ---- | ---- | 34.34 k | 34.87 k |
| 1911 | 77.43 k | 8.22 k | 11.87706801 | 38.21 k | 39.22 k |
| 1921 | 81.96 k | 4.53 k | 5.849229617 | 40.28 k | 41.68 k |
| 1931 | 89.98 k | 8.02 k | 9.78549989 | 44.61 k | 45.37 k |
| 1941 | 1.02 Lac | 12.30 k | 13.67223099 | 51.76 k | 50.52 k |
| 1951 | 1.06 Lac | 3.78 k | 3.693781776 | 53.21 k | 52.84 k |
| 1961 | 1.23 Lac | 16.78 k | 15.81964585 | 62.53 k | 60.30 k |
| 1971 | 1.48 Lac | 24.97 k | 20.3271028 | 77.83 k | 69.97 k |
| 1981 | 1.91 Lac | 43.14 k | 29.18913433 | 1.02 Lac | 89.42 k |
| 1991 | 2.40 Lac | 48.76 k | 25.53627166 | 1.25 Lac | 1.15 Lac |
| 2001 | 2.95 Lac | 55.30 k | 23.07130729 | 1.52 Lac | 1.43 Lac |
| 2011 | 3.30 Lac | 35.07 k | 11.88862864 | 1.69 Lac | 1.61 Lac |
Uttarkashi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.84 Lac (3,83,997) | 16.33% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.88 Lac (3,87,861) | 17.5% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.91 Lac (3,91,499) | 18.6% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.95 Lac (3,94,941) | 19.65% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.98 Lac (3,98,384) | 20.69% | 1.04 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.02 Lac (4,01,858) | 21.74% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.05 Lac (4,05,301) | 22.79% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.08 Lac (4,08,451) | 23.74% | 0.95 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.11 Lac (4,11,374) | 24.63% | 0.89 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.14 Lac (4,14,297) | 25.51% | 0.88 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.17 Lac (4,17,220) | 26.4% | 0.89 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.20 Lac (4,20,142) | 27.28% | 0.88 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.23 Lac (4,23,065) | 28.17% | 0.89 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Uttarkashi District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.23 Lac (4,23,065), with a male population of 2.18 Lac (2,17,842) and a female population of 2.05 Lac (2,05,190). This reflects a total growth of 28.17% from Uttarkashi District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.13%.