Kangra
District in HIMACHAL PRADESH
Kangra District of HIMACHAL PRADESH has a total population of 15,10,075 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 7,50,591 are males while 7,59,484 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 15,10,075
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 76.33%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 1012
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
See how Kangra has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 10.90% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 876 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 1012.
Total Children
1,64,607
10.90% of population
Boys
87,741
53.3%
Girls
76,866
46.7%
Child Sex Ratio
876
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Kangra stands at 1012 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 91.49% while female literacy is at 80.02%, showing a gender gap of 11.47%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 21.15% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 5.60% of total population in Kangra.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 15,10,075, 6,75,170 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 44.71% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 46.49% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 53.51% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 3,13,915
- Marginal Workers
- 3,61,255
- Non-Workers
- 8,34,905
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
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Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 7,50,591 males (49.7%) and 7,59,484 females (50.3%) out of 15,10,075 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 11,52,640 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 91.49%, Female 80.02%, Overall %. Gender gap is 11.5%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Kangra district in HIMACHAL PRADESH?
Kangra district in HIMACHAL PRADESH has a total population of 15,10,075 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 7,50,591 males and 7,59,484 females.
What is the literacy rate of Kangra district?
The overall literacy rate of Kangra district is N/A%. Male literacy is 91.49% and female literacy is 80.02%.
What is the sex ratio in Kangra district?
The sex ratio in Kangra district is 1012 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Kangra district?
Kangra district has 1,64,607 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 87,741 are boys and 76,866 are girls. The child sex ratio is 876 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Kangra district?
Out of the total population of 15,10,075, 6,75,170 people (44.7%) are engaged in work activities in Kangra district.