Dalhousie Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Dalhousie Population 2026
63,037 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
64,191
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using a default urban growth rate of 2% per annum (Census 2001 data not available for this location). The formula used is P × (1 + r/100)^(Y - 2011), where P is the 2011 population and r is the growth rate.
Census 2011 Data
Officialper 1000 Males
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Child (0-6) Stats
Future Generation • 11.1% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 917
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 2,705
Girls 2,481
Literacy Gap
16.8% Diff Male Literacy 80.4%
Female Literacy 63.6%
SC Population
7,016
15.0% of total
ST Population
9,240
19.8% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 45%
Main Workers 13,109
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 8,100
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 61.5%
Cultivators (Farmers) 36.3%
Agricultural Laborers 1.4%
Household Industries 0.7%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Dalhousie in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Dalhousie in 2026 is 62,933. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Dalhousie? ▼
The literacy rate of Dalhousie is 72.34% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Dalhousie? ▼
The sex ratio of Dalhousie is 921 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Dalhousie in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Dalhousie in 2027 is 64,191. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Dalhousie population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Dalhousie. The Census 2011 population was 46,760. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Dalhousie in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Dalhousie had a total population of 46,760. This comprised 24,339 males and 22,421 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Chamba District
#4 of 10
By population size
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Rank in Himachal Pradesh
#54 of 117
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Dalhousie | Chamba Avg | Himachal Pradesh Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 72.34% | 62.89% ↑ 9.5%
| 71.92% ↑ 0.4%
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| Sex Ratio | 921 | 978 ↓ 57 | 975 ↓ 54 |
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