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Garhwal

District in UTTARAKHAND

Garhwal District of UTTARAKHAND has a total population of 6,87,271 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 3,26,829 are males while 3,60,442 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
6,87,271
📚 Literacy Rate
72.01%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
1103

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Garhwal has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 12.21% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 904 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 1103.

Total Children

83,901

12.21% of population

Boys

44,055

52.5%

Girls

39,846

47.5%

Child Sex Ratio

904

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
96.11%
Muslim
3.34%
Christian
0.31%
Sikh
0.09%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Garhwal stands at 1103 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 92.71% while female literacy is at 72.6%, showing a gender gap of 20.11%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 17.80% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.32% of total population in Garhwal.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 6,87,271, 2,74,152 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 39.89% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 59.98% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 40.02% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
1,64,439

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
1,09,713

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
4,13,119

Dependents / Students

Sex Ratio Profile

Literacy Performance

Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)

Other Districts in UTTARAKHAND

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Garhwal district in UTTARAKHAND?

Garhwal district in UTTARAKHAND has a total population of 6,87,271 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 3,26,829 males and 3,60,442 females.

What is the literacy rate of Garhwal district?

The overall literacy rate of Garhwal district is N/A%. Male literacy is 92.71% and female literacy is 72.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Garhwal district?

The sex ratio in Garhwal district is 1103 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

What is the child population of Garhwal district?

Garhwal district has 83,901 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 44,055 are boys and 39,846 are girls. The child sex ratio is 904 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Garhwal district?

Out of the total population of 6,87,271, 2,74,152 people (39.9%) are engaged in work activities in Garhwal district.