Nainital Population & Demographics

Comprehensive census data for Nainital district in Uttarakhand.

Total Population
9,54,605
Male
4,93,666
51.7%
Female
4,60,939
48.3%
Sex Ratio
934
per 1000 males
Literacy Rate
72.96%
Density
225
per km²

Administrative Details of Nainital

Nainital comprises 1,141 villages, of which 1,097 are inhabited and 44 are uninhabited. There are 11 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 1,91,383, spread across 4,251 square kilometers.

Villages1,141(1,097 inhabited44 uninhabited)
Urban Towns11
Households1,91,383
Total Area4,251 km²

Nainital Urban & Rural Population

Nainital had 3,71,734 people in urban areas (38.9%) and 5,82,871 people in rural areas (61.1%).

Area TypePopulationPercentage
🌾 Rural5,82,87161.1%
🏙️ Urban3,71,73438.9%
Total9,54,605100%

Data from Census 2011.

Rural Population5,82,871
Urban Population3,71,734

Gender Distribution in Nainital

The total population comprises 4,93,666 males (51.7%) and 4,60,939 females (48.3%). The sex ratio is 934 females per 1000 males.

Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural

GenderRuralUrbanTotal
👨 Male2,99,2571,94,4094,93,666
👩 Female2,83,6141,77,3254,60,939
Male Population4,93,666
51.7% of total
Female Population4,60,939
48.3% of total

Literacy Rate in Nainital

The literacy rate is 72.96%. Male literacy stands at 78.15% while female literacy is 67.41%, indicating a gender gap of 10.74 percentage points. The total literate population is 6,96,500.

Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural

CategoryRuralUrbanTotal
Literate (Male)2,34,2541,51,5253,85,779
Literate (Female)1,83,7161,27,0053,10,721
Total Literate4,17,9702,78,5306,96,500
Male Literacy Rate78.15%
Female Literacy Rate67.41%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total population of Nainital?
According to Census 2011, Nainital has a total population of 9,54,605. This includes 5,82,871 people in rural areas and 3,71,734 people in urban areas.
What is the male and female population of Nainital?
Nainital has 4,93,666 males (51.7%) and 4,60,939 females (48.3%).
What is the sex ratio of Nainital?
The sex ratio of Nainital is 934 females per 1000 males.
What is the literacy rate in Nainital?
Nainital has an overall literacy rate of 72.96%. The male literacy rate is 78.15% and the female literacy rate is 67.41%.
What is the total area of Nainital?
Nainital covers a total area of 4,251 square kilometers with a population density of 225 persons per square kilometer.

About Nainital Census 2011 Data

According to Census 2011, Nainital in Uttarakhand has a total population of 9,54,605 with a literacy rate of 72.96% and a sex ratio of 934 females per 1000 males.

This page provides comprehensive census data for Nainital 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 Nainital, Uttarakhand.