Himachal Pradesh Population 2025 | Sex Ratio | Literacy
As per details from Census 2011, Himachal Pradesh has population of 68.65 Lakhs, an increase from figure of 60.78 Lakh in 2001 census. Total population of Himachal Pradesh as per lastest census data is 6,864,602 of which male and female are 3,481,873 and 3,382,729 respectively. In 2001, total population was 6,077,900 in which males were 3,087,940 while females were 2,989,960. The total population growth in this decade was 12.94 percent while in previous decade it was 17.53 percent. The population of Himachal Pradesh forms 0.57 percent of India in 2011. In 2001, the figure was 0.59 percent.
Himachal Pradesh Sex Ratio 2025
Sex Ratio in Himachal Pradesh is 972 i.e. for each 1000 male, which is below national average of 940 as per latest census. In 2001, the sex ratio of female was 968 per 1000 males in Himachal Pradesh.
Himachal Pradesh Literacy Rate 2025
Literacy rate in Himachal Pradesh has seen upward trend and is 82.80 percent as per latest population census. Of that, male literacy stands at 89.53 percent while female literacy is at 75.93 percent.
Himachal Pradesh 2025 Population
What is the population of Himachal Pradesh in 2025 ? The last census of Himachal Pradesh was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed until 2025. But we do have projection of Himachal Pradesh 2025 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.| Year | Projected Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 68.65 Lakhs | 6,864,602 |
| 2021 | 76.23 Lakhs | 7,620,000 |
| 2022 | 76.95 Lakhs | 7,690,000 |
| 2023 | 77.56 Lakhs | 7,750,000 |
| 2024 | 78.09 Lakhs | 7,800,000 |
| 2025 | 78.54 Lakhs | 7,850,000 |
| 2026 | 78.93 Lakhs | 7,890,000 |
Himachal Pradesh Religion wise Population 2025
Hinduism is majority religion in state of Himachal Pradesh with 95.17 % followers. Islam is second most popular religion in state of Himachal Pradesh with approximately 2.18 % following it. In Himachal Pradesh state, Christinity is followed by 0.18 %, Jainism by 0.03 %, Sikhism by 1.16 % and Buddhism by 1.16 %. Around 0.01 % stated 'Other Religion', approximately 0.12 % stated 'No Particular Religion'.
| Description | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 95.17 % |
| Muslim | 2.18 % |
| Sikh | 1.16 % |
| Buddhist | 1.15 % |
Himachal Pradesh Population Data
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Approximate Population | 68.65 Lakhs | 60.78 Lakh |
| Actual Population | 6,864,602 | 6,077,900 |
| Male | 3,481,873 | 3,087,940 |
| Female | 3,382,729 | 2,989,960 |
| Population Growth | 12.94% | 17.53% |
| Percantage of total Population | 0.57% | 0.59% |
| Sex Ratio | 972 | 968 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 909 | 896 |
| Density/km2 | 123 | 109 |
| Area(Km 2) | 55,673 | 55,673 |
| Total Child Population (0-6 Age) | 777,898 | 793,137 |
| Literacy | 82.80 % | 76.48 % |
| Male Literacy | 89.53 % | 85.35 % |
| Female Literacy | 75.93 % | 67.42 % |
Himachal Pradesh Urban Population
Out of total population of Himachal Pradesh, 10.03% people live in urban regions. The urban population of Himachal Pradesh increased by 15.61 percent during 2001-2011 period and is expected to rise further. Sex Ratio in urban regions of Himachal Pradesh was 853 females per 1000 males. Average Literacy rate in Himachal Pradesh for Urban regions was 91.10 percent.
Himachal Pradesh Rural Population
Of the total population of Himachal Pradesh state, around 89.97 percent live in the villages of rural areas. The population growth rate in Himachal Pradesh for rural populatation recorded for this decade (2001-2011) was 12.65%. In rural regions of Himachal Pradesh state, female sex ratio per 1000 males was 986. Average literacy rate in Himachal Pradesh for rural areas was 81.85 percent.
Himachal Pradesh City List
Himachal Pradesh State Information
Recently as per Himachal Pradesh census data, 87.22% houses are owned while 10.31% were rented. In all, 63.97% couples in Himachal Pradesh lived in single family. In 2011, 89.12% of Himachal Pradesh population had access to Banking and Non-Banking Finance Corporation. Only 2.79% of Himachal Pradesh population had internet facility which is likely to improve in 2021 due to Reliance Jio and Airtel. This is likely to see increased ecommerce penetration of Flipkart/Amazon in Himachal Pradesh. 8.30% of family in Himachal Pradesh owned car while 15.51% owned two wheller. Due to increase in literacy rate of Himachal Pradesh, we are also seeing increase in interest in purchasing Health and Life Insurance policies by Himachal Pradesh population. In few months we will also get details of election data for Himachal Pradesh.The capital city which is also the largest city in the state of Himachal Pradesh is Shimla. The languages spoken in the Himachal Pradesh state includes Hindi. In total Himachal Pradesh (HP) state comprises 12 districts. The ISOCODE assigned by International Organization for Standardization for Himachal Pradesh state is HP.