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Solan

District in HIMACHAL PRADESH

Solan District of HIMACHAL PRADESH has a total population of 5,80,320 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 3,08,754 are males while 2,71,566 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
5,80,320
📚 Literacy Rate
73.85%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
880

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Solan has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 11.74% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 899 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 880.

Total Children

68,137

11.74% of population

Boys

35,884

52.7%

Girls

32,253

47.3%

Child Sex Ratio

899

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
94.53%
Muslim
2.53%
Christian
0.25%
Sikh
2.40%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Solan stands at 880 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 89.56% while female literacy is at 76.97%, showing a gender gap of 12.59%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 28.35% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 4.42% of total population in Solan.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 5,80,320, 2,98,737 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 51.48% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 73.39% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 26.61% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
2,19,235

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
79,502

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
2,81,583

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 Solan district in HIMACHAL PRADESH?

Solan district in HIMACHAL PRADESH has a total population of 5,80,320 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 3,08,754 males and 2,71,566 females.

What is the literacy rate of Solan district?

The overall literacy rate of Solan district is N/A%. Male literacy is 89.56% and female literacy is 76.97%.

What is the sex ratio in Solan district?

The sex ratio in Solan district is 880 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.

What is the child population of Solan district?

Solan district has 68,137 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 35,884 are boys and 32,253 are girls. The child sex ratio is 899 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Solan district?

Out of the total population of 5,80,320, 2,98,737 people (51.5%) are engaged in work activities in Solan district.