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Sirmaur

District in HIMACHAL PRADESH

Sirmaur District of HIMACHAL PRADESH has a total population of 5,29,855 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 2,76,289 are males while 2,53,566 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
5,29,855
📚 Literacy Rate
68.44%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
918

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Sirmaur has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 13.14% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 928 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 918.

Total Children

69,620

13.14% of population

Boys

36,107

51.9%

Girls

33,513

48.1%

Child Sex Ratio

928

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
89.99%
Muslim
6.27%
Christian
0.11%
Sikh
2.93%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Sirmaur stands at 918 females per 1000 males. This is lower than the national average of 940. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 85.61% while female literacy is at 71.36%, showing a gender gap of 14.25%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 30.34% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 2.13% of total population in Sirmaur.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 5,29,855, 2,80,083 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 52.86% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 69.23% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 30.77% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
1,93,906

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
86,177

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
2,49,772

Dependents / Students

Sex Ratio Profile

Literacy Performance

Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)

Other Districts in HIMACHAL PRADESH

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Sirmaur district in HIMACHAL PRADESH?

Sirmaur district in HIMACHAL PRADESH has a total population of 5,29,855 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 2,76,289 males and 2,53,566 females.

What is the literacy rate of Sirmaur district?

The overall literacy rate of Sirmaur district is N/A%. Male literacy is 85.61% and female literacy is 71.36%.

What is the sex ratio in Sirmaur district?

The sex ratio in Sirmaur district is 918 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.

What is the child population of Sirmaur district?

Sirmaur district has 69,620 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 36,107 are boys and 33,513 are girls. The child sex ratio is 928 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Sirmaur district?

Out of the total population of 5,29,855, 2,80,083 people (52.9%) are engaged in work activities in Sirmaur district.