Solan Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Solan district in Himachal Pradesh.
Administrative Details of Solan
Solan comprises 2,544 villages, of which 2,383 are inhabited and 161 are uninhabited. There are 8 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 1,22,425, spread across 1,936.001 square kilometers.
| Villages | 2,544(2,383 inhabited • 161 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 8 |
| Households | 1,22,425 |
| Total Area | 1,936.001 km² |
Solan Urban & Rural Population
Solan had 1,02,147 people in urban areas (17.6%) and 4,78,173 people in rural areas (82.4%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 4,78,173 | 82.4% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 1,02,147 | 17.6% |
| Total | 5,80,320 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Solan
The total population comprises 3,08,754 males (53.2%) and 2,71,566 females (46.8%). The sex ratio is 880 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 2,49,736 | 59,018 | 3,08,754 |
| 👩 Female | 2,28,437 | 43,129 | 2,71,566 |
Literacy Rate in Solan
The literacy rate is 73.85%. Male literacy stands at 79.15% while female literacy is 67.83%, indicating a gender gap of 11.32 percentage points. The total literate population is 4,28,578.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 1,95,211 | 49,161 | 2,44,372 |
| Literate (Female) | 1,50,863 | 33,343 | 1,84,206 |
| Total Literate | 3,46,074 | 82,504 | 4,28,578 |
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About Solan Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Solan in Himachal Pradesh has a total population of 5,80,320 with a literacy rate of 73.85% and a sex ratio of 880 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Solan district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.