Pithoragarh Taluka Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Pithoragarh Taluka Population 2026
2,27,851 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
2,28,982
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 • 12.7% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 752
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 12,073
Girls 9,079
Literacy Gap
10.0% Diff Male Literacy 81.1%
Female Literacy 71.1%
SC Population
36,367
21.8% of total
ST Population
1,578
0.9% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 40%
Main Workers 50,866
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 16,259
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 42.1%
Cultivators (Farmers) 54.7%
Agricultural Laborers 1.9%
Household Industries 1.3%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Pithoragarh Taluka in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Pithoragarh Taluka in 2026 is 2,24,492. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Pithoragarh Taluka? ▼
The literacy rate of Pithoragarh Taluka is 76.1% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Pithoragarh Taluka? ▼
The sex ratio of Pithoragarh Taluka is 988 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Pithoragarh Taluka in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Pithoragarh Taluka in 2027 is 2,28,982. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Pithoragarh Taluka population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Pithoragarh Taluka. The Census 2011 population was 1,66,801. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Pithoragarh Taluka in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Pithoragarh Taluka had a total population of 1,66,801. This comprised 83,912 males and 82,889 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Pithoragarh District
#1 of 6
By population size
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Rank in Uttarakhand
#16 of 71
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Pithoragarh Taluka | Pithoragarh Avg | Uttarakhand Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 76.1% | 70.01% ↑ 6.1%
| 68.2% ↑ 7.9%
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| Sex Ratio | 988 | 1031 ↓ 43 | 1023 ↓ 35 |
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