Dehradun
District in UTTARAKHAND
Dehradun District of UTTARAKHAND has a total population of 16,96,694 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 8,92,199 are males while 8,04,495 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 16,96,694
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 74.23%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 902
- 🏙️ 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 11.88% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 889 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 902.
Total Children
2,01,652
11.88% of population
Boys
1,06,746
52.9%
Girls
94,906
47.1%
Child Sex Ratio
889
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Dehradun stands at 902 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 89.4% while female literacy is at 78.54%, showing a gender gap of 10.86%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 13.49% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 6.58% of total population in Dehradun.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 16,96,694, 5,82,768 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 34.35% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 83.77% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 16.23% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 4,88,161
- Marginal Workers
- 94,607
- Non-Workers
- 11,13,926
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 8,92,199 males (52.6%) and 8,04,495 females (47.4%) out of 16,96,694 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 12,59,506 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 89.4%, Female 78.54%, Overall %. Gender gap is 10.9%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Dehradun district in UTTARAKHAND?
Dehradun district in UTTARAKHAND has a total population of 16,96,694 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 8,92,199 males and 8,04,495 females.
What is the literacy rate of Dehradun district?
The overall literacy rate of Dehradun district is N/A%. Male literacy is 89.4% and female literacy is 78.54%.
What is the sex ratio in Dehradun district?
The sex ratio in Dehradun district is 902 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of Dehradun district?
Dehradun district has 2,01,652 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,06,746 are boys and 94,906 are girls. The child sex ratio is 889 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Dehradun district?
Out of the total population of 16,96,694, 5,82,768 people (34.3%) are engaged in work activities in Dehradun district.