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Kullu District - Population 2011-2024

An official Census 2011 detail of Kullu, a district of Himachal Pradesh has been released by Directorate of Census Operations in Himachal Pradesh. Enumeration of key persons was also done by census officials in Kullu District of Himachal Pradesh.

In 2011, Kullu had population of 437,903 of which male and female were 225,452 and 212,451 respectively. In 2001 census, Kullu had a population of 381,571 of which males were 198,016 and remaining 183,555 were females. Kullu District population constituted 6.38 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Kullu District was at 6.28 percent of Maharashtra population.

There was change of 14.76 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Kullu District recorded increase of 26.17 percent to its population compared to 1991.


Kullu Literacy Rate

Average literacy rate of Kullu in 2011 were 79.40 compared to 79.40 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 87.39 and 70.91 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 83.98 and 60.88 in Kullu District. Total literate in Kullu District were 307,672 of which male and female were 174,550 and 133,122 respectively. In 2001, Kullu District had 239,649 in its district.


Kullu Sex Ratio

With regards to Sex Ratio in Kullu, it stood at 942 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 927. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 962 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 960 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.


Kullu District Religion Data

Description Percentage Population 2011
Hindu 94.92 % 415,669
Muslims 0.68 % 2,974
Christian 0.36 % 1,568
Sikh 0.32 % 1,396
Buddhist 3.51 % 15,377
Jain 0.02 % 94
Others 0.02 % 83
Not Stated 0.17 % 742

Kullu Population 2023 - 2024

What is the population of Kullu district in 2024 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of Kullu was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future Kullu 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.

Year Projected Population
2011 437,903 4.38 Lakhs
2021 492,800 4.93 Lakhs
2022 498,100 4.98 Lakhs
2023 502,600 5.03 Lakhs
2024 506,500 5.07 Lakhs
2025 509,800 5.10 Lakhs
2026 512,600 5.13 Lakhs
2027 515,000 5.15 Lakhs
2028 517,100 5.17 Lakhs
2029 518,900 5.19 Lakhs
2030 520,400 5.20 Lakhs
2031 521,700 5.22 Lakhs

Kullu Population 2011 - 2001

Description 2011 2001
Population 4.38 Lakhs 3.82 Lakhs
Actual Population 437,903 381,571
Male 225,452 198,016
Female 212,451 183,555
Population Growth 14.76% 26.17%
Area Sq. Km 5,503 5,503
Density/km2 80 69
Proportion to Himachal Pradesh Population 6.38% 6.28%
Sex Ratio (Per 1000) 942 927
Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) 962 960
Average Literacy 79.40 72.90
Male Literacy 87.39 83.98
Female Literacy 70.91 60.88
Total Child Population (0-6 Age) 50,431 52,820
Child Proportion (0-6 Age) 11.52% 13.84%

Kullu Child Population

In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including Kullu. There were total 50,431 children under age of 0-6 against 52,820 of 2001 census. Of total 50,431 male and female were 25,707 and 24,724 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 962 compared to 960 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 11.52 percent of Kullu District compared to 13.84 percent of 2001. There was net change of -2.32 percent in this compared to previous census of India.


Kullu Houseless Data

In 2011, total 38 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 116. This approx 0.026489884746165% of total population of Kullu district.


Kullu District Density

The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Kullu district for 2011 is 80 people per sq. km. In 2001, Kullu district density was at 69 people per sq. km. Kullu district administers 5,503 square kilometers of areas.


Kullu District Urban/Rural 2011

Out of the total Kullu population for 2011 census, 9.45 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 41,391 people lives in urban areas of which males are 22,183 and females are 19,208. Sex Ratio in urban region of Kullu district is 866 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Kullu district was 891 in 2011 census. Child population (0-6) in urban region was 4,031 of which males and females were 2,132 and 1,899. This child population figure of Kullu district is 9.61 % of total urban population. Average literacy rate in Kullu district as per census 2011 is 88.15 % of which males and females are 91.18 % and 84.63 % literates respectively. In actual number 32,931 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 18,283 and 14,648 respectively.

As per 2011 census, 90.55 % population of Kullu districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Kullu district population living in rural areas is 396,512 of which males and females are 203,269 and 193,243 respectively. In rural areas of Kullu district, sex ratio is 951 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Kullu district is considered, figure is 968 girls per 1000 boys. Child population in the age 0-6 is 46,400 in rural areas of which males were 23,575 and females were 22,825. The child population comprises 11.60 % of total rural population of Kullu district. Literacy rate in rural areas of Kullu district is 78.47 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 86.96 and 69.52 percent respectively. In total, 274,741 people were literate of which males and females were 156,267 and 118,474 respectively.

All details regarding Kullu District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of Kullu District.

Description Rural Urban
Population (%) 90.55 % 9.45 %
Total Population 396,512 41,391
Male Population 203,269 22,183
Female Population 193,243 19,208
Sex Ratio 951 866
Child Sex Ratio (0-6) 968 891
Child Population (0-6) 46,400 4,031
Male Child(0-6) 23,575 2,132
Female Child(0-6) 22,825 1,899
Child Percentage (0-6) 11.70 % 9.74 %
Male Child Percentage 11.60 % 9.61 %
Female Child Percentage 11.81 % 9.89 %
Literates 274,741 32,931
Male Literates 156,267 18,283
Female Literates 118,474 14,648
Average Literacy 78.47 % 88.15 %
Male Literacy 86.96 % 91.18 %
Female Literacy 69.52 % 84.63 %

City/Metros in Kullu District

Urban Agglomerations inside Kullu District Population Male Female
There is no Urban Agglomeration inside Kullu District
Cities inside Kullu District Population Male Female
There is no Urban Agglomeration inside Kullu District