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Pithoragarh

District in UTTARAKHAND

Pithoragarh District of UTTARAKHAND has a total population of 4,83,439 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 2,39,306 are males while 2,44,133 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
4,83,439
📚 Literacy Rate
71.48%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
1020

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Pithoragarh has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 13.09% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 816 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 1020.

Total Children

63,293

13.09% of population

Boys

34,853

55.1%

Girls

28,440

44.9%

Child Sex Ratio

816

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
98.28%
Muslim
1.24%
Christian
0.29%
Sikh
0.05%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Pithoragarh stands at 1020 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 92.75% while female literacy is at 72.29%, showing a gender gap of 20.46%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 24.90% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 4.04% of total population in Pithoragarh.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 4,83,439, 2,16,490 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 44.78% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 67.20% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 32.80% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
1,45,481

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
71,009

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
2,66,949

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 Pithoragarh district in UTTARAKHAND?

Pithoragarh district in UTTARAKHAND has a total population of 4,83,439 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 2,39,306 males and 2,44,133 females.

What is the literacy rate of Pithoragarh district?

The overall literacy rate of Pithoragarh district is N/A%. Male literacy is 92.75% and female literacy is 72.29%.

What is the sex ratio in Pithoragarh district?

The sex ratio in Pithoragarh district is 1020 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

What is the child population of Pithoragarh district?

Pithoragarh district has 63,293 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 34,853 are boys and 28,440 are girls. The child sex ratio is 816 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Pithoragarh district?

Out of the total population of 4,83,439, 2,16,490 people (44.8%) are engaged in work activities in Pithoragarh district.