Haldwani Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Haldwani Population 2026
4,90,879 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
4,99,871
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 • 12.4% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 886
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 23,862
Girls 21,140
Literacy Gap
6.7% Diff Male Literacy 77.6%
Female Literacy 70.9%
SC Population
48,528
13.3% of total
ST Population
2,591
0.7% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 34%
Main Workers 1,08,636
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 14,385
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 76.0%
Cultivators (Farmers) 12.9%
Agricultural Laborers 8.1%
Household Industries 3.0%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Haldwani in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Haldwani in 2026 is 4,90,070. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Haldwani? ▼
The literacy rate of Haldwani is 74.38% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Haldwani? ▼
The sex ratio of Haldwani is 920 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Haldwani in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Haldwani in 2027 is 4,99,871. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Haldwani population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Haldwani. The Census 2011 population was 3,64,129. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Haldwani in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Haldwani had a total population of 3,64,129. This comprised 1,89,640 males and 1,74,489 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Nainital District
#1 of 8
By population size
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Rank in Uttarakhand
#5 of 71
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Haldwani | Nainital Avg | Uttarakhand Avg |
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| Literacy Rate | 74.38% | 71.95% ↑ 2.4%
| 68.2% ↑ 6.2%
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| Sex Ratio | 920 | 958 ↓ 38 | 1023 ↓ 103 |
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