Kangra Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh.
Administrative Details of Kangra
Kangra comprises 3,869 villages, of which 3,617 are inhabited and 252 are uninhabited. There are 9 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 3,38,887, spread across 5,739 square kilometers.
| Villages | 3,869(3,617 inhabited • 252 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 9 |
| Households | 3,38,887 |
| Total Area | 5,739 km² |
Kangra Urban & Rural Population
Kangra had 86,281 people in urban areas (5.7%) and 14,23,794 people in rural areas (94.3%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 14,23,794 | 94.3% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 86,281 | 5.7% |
| Total | 15,10,075 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Kangra
The total population comprises 7,50,591 males (49.7%) and 7,59,484 females (50.3%). The sex ratio is 1012 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 7,05,365 | 45,226 | 7,50,591 |
| 👩 Female | 7,18,429 | 41,055 | 7,59,484 |
Literacy Rate in Kangra
The literacy rate is 76.33%. Male literacy stands at 80.8% while female literacy is 71.92%, indicating a gender gap of 8.88 percentage points. The total literate population is 11,52,640.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 5,68,564 | 37,879 | 6,06,443 |
| Literate (Female) | 5,13,878 | 32,319 | 5,46,197 |
| Total Literate | 10,82,442 | 70,198 | 11,52,640 |
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About Kangra Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Kangra in Himachal Pradesh has a total population of 15,10,075 with a literacy rate of 76.33% and a sex ratio of 1012 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Kangra district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.