Chamba Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh.
Administrative Details of Chamba
Chamba comprises 1,591 villages, of which 1,110 are inhabited and 481 are uninhabited. There are 5 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 1,02,460, spread across 6,522 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,591(1,110 inhabited • 481 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 5 |
| Households | 1,02,460 |
| Total Area | 6,522 km² |
Chamba Urban & Rural Population
Chamba had 36,108 people in urban areas (7.0%) and 4,82,972 people in rural areas (93.0%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 4,82,972 | 93.0% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 36,108 | 7.0% |
| Total | 5,19,080 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Chamba
The total population comprises 2,61,320 males (50.3%) and 2,57,760 females (49.7%). The sex ratio is 986 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 2,41,963 | 19,357 | 2,61,320 |
| 👩 Female | 2,41,009 | 16,751 | 2,57,760 |
Literacy Rate in Chamba
The literacy rate is 62.39%. Male literacy stands at 71.2% while female literacy is 53.45%, indicating a gender gap of 17.75 percentage points. The total literate population is 3,23,842.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 1,69,271 | 16,793 | 1,86,064 |
| Literate (Female) | 1,24,412 | 13,366 | 1,37,778 |
| Total Literate | 2,93,683 | 30,159 | 3,23,842 |
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About Chamba Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Chamba in Himachal Pradesh has a total population of 5,19,080 with a literacy rate of 62.39% and a sex ratio of 986 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Chamba district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.