Kullu Population & Demographics

Comprehensive census data for Kullu district in Himachal Pradesh.

Total Population
4,37,903
Male
2,25,452
51.5%
Female
2,12,451
48.5%
Sex Ratio
942
per 1000 males
Literacy Rate
70.26%
Density
80
per km²

Administrative Details of Kullu

Kullu comprises 326 villages, of which 314 are inhabited and 12 are uninhabited. There are 5 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 94,807, spread across 5,503 square kilometers.

Villages326(314 inhabited12 uninhabited)
Urban Towns5
Households94,807
Total Area5,503 km²

Kullu Urban & Rural Population

Kullu had 41,391 people in urban areas (9.5%) and 3,96,512 people in rural areas (90.5%).

Area TypePopulationPercentage
🌾 Rural3,96,51290.5%
🏙️ Urban41,3919.5%
Total4,37,903100%

Data from Census 2011.

Rural Population3,96,512
Urban Population41,391

Gender Distribution in Kullu

The total population comprises 2,25,452 males (51.5%) and 2,12,451 females (48.5%). The sex ratio is 942 females per 1000 males.

Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural

GenderRuralUrbanTotal
👨 Male2,03,26922,1832,25,452
👩 Female1,93,24319,2082,12,451
Male Population2,25,452
51.5% of total
Female Population2,12,451
48.5% of total

Literacy Rate in Kullu

The literacy rate is 70.26%. Male literacy stands at 77.42% while female literacy is 62.66%, indicating a gender gap of 14.76 percentage points. The total literate population is 3,07,672.

Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural

CategoryRuralUrbanTotal
Literate (Male)1,56,26718,2831,74,550
Literate (Female)1,18,47414,6481,33,122
Total Literate2,74,74132,9313,07,672
Male Literacy Rate77.42%
Female Literacy Rate62.66%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total population of Kullu?
According to Census 2011, Kullu has a total population of 4,37,903. This includes 3,96,512 people in rural areas and 41,391 people in urban areas.
What is the male and female population of Kullu?
Kullu has 2,25,452 males (51.5%) and 2,12,451 females (48.5%).
What is the sex ratio of Kullu?
The sex ratio of Kullu is 942 females per 1000 males.
What is the literacy rate in Kullu?
Kullu has an overall literacy rate of 70.26%. The male literacy rate is 77.42% and the female literacy rate is 62.66%.
What is the total area of Kullu?
Kullu covers a total area of 5,503 square kilometers with a population density of 80 persons per square kilometer.

About Kullu Census 2011 Data

According to Census 2011, Kullu in Himachal Pradesh has a total population of 4,37,903 with a literacy rate of 70.26% and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1000 males.

This page provides comprehensive census data for Kullu district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.

Data Source: Census of India 2011

All statistics based on official Census 2011 data for Kullu, Himachal Pradesh.