Chamba
District in HIMACHAL PRADESH
Chamba District of HIMACHAL PRADESH has a total population of 5,19,080 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 2,61,320 are males while 2,57,760 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 5,19,080
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 62.39%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 986
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
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👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 13.55% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 953 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 986.
Total Children
70,359
13.55% of population
Boys
36,024
51.2%
Girls
34,335
48.8%
Child Sex Ratio
953
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Chamba stands at 986 females per 1000 males. This is comparable to or better than the national average. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 82.59% while female literacy is at 61.67%, showing a gender gap of 20.92%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 21.52% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 26.10% of total population in Chamba.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 5,19,080, 2,94,035 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 56.65% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 40.69% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 59.31% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 1,19,632
- Marginal Workers
- 1,74,403
- Non-Workers
- 2,25,045
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 2,61,320 males (50.3%) and 2,57,760 females (49.7%) out of 5,19,080 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 3,23,842 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 82.59%, Female 61.67%, Overall %. Gender gap is 20.9%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Chamba district in HIMACHAL PRADESH?
Chamba district in HIMACHAL PRADESH has a total population of 5,19,080 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 2,61,320 males and 2,57,760 females.
What is the literacy rate of Chamba district?
The overall literacy rate of Chamba district is N/A%. Male literacy is 82.59% and female literacy is 61.67%.
What is the sex ratio in Chamba district?
The sex ratio in Chamba district is 986 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Chamba district?
Chamba district has 70,359 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 36,024 are boys and 34,335 are girls. The child sex ratio is 953 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Chamba district?
Out of the total population of 5,19,080, 2,94,035 people (56.6%) are engaged in work activities in Chamba district.