Himachal Pradesh
District-Level Data & Statistics
Population
68.6 Lakh
0.6% of India
Districts
12
Area
54,775 km²
Literacy Rate
73.4%
National: 63.0%
Sex Ratio
972
National: 943
Himachal Pradesh is India's 22nd most populous state with a population of 68.6 Lakh spread across 12 districts covering 54,775 sq km. The state's literacy rate stands at 73.4%, above the national average of 63.0%. With a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males, it is above the national figure of 943.
Demographics
Indicator
State
National
Population Density
125 /km²
▼
379 /km²
Sex Ratio
972
▲
943
Literacy Rate
73.4%
▲
63.0%
SC Population
25.2%
▲
16.6%
ST Population
5.7%
▼
8.7%
Worker Participation
51.9%
▲
39.8%
Health & Development
Indicator
State
National
Child Stunting
31.5%
▼
33.2%
Child Wasting
16.1%
▼
18.4%
Underweight Children
24.7%
▼
29.1%
Child Anaemia
59.9%
▼
65.2%
Women Anaemia
54.2%
▼
55.3%
Full Vaccination
88.4%
▲
77.4%
Institutional Delivery
87.8%
▼
88.5%
Improved Sanitation
80.9%
▲
72.4%
Clean Cooking Fuel
53.7%
▼
54.6%
Health Insurance
32.8%
▼
41.3%
Safe Drinking Water
95.0%
▲
93.6%
Electricity Access
99.5%
▲
97.0%
Women & Gender
Indicator
State
National
Child Marriage
8.2%
▼
20.6%
Teen Pregnancy
4.0%
▼
6.6%
Female Literacy Gap
0.1%
▼
0.1%
Female Work Gap
0.1%
▼
0.2%
Economy & Infrastructure
Indicator
State
National
MSME Density
41.3 per 1k pop
▼
42.6 per 1k pop
Total MSMEs (avg per district)
22.5k
▼
61.7k
Manufacturing Share
17.6%
▼
24.9%
Governance
Indicator
State
National
Pending Cases
12503 per lakh
▲
3585 per lakh
Cases Delayed (%)
0.2%
▼
0.4%
Monthly Disposal Ratio
0.82
—
0.81
Safety & Crime
Indicator
State
National
SC/ST Atrocities
17.4 per lakh
▼
17.4 per lakh
Domestic Violence
1.0 per lakh
▼
12.6 per lakh
Child Abuse (POCSO)
1.8 per lakh
▼
89.0 per lakh
Cyber Crime
5.1 per lakh
▼
55.7 per lakh
Climate Vulnerability
Indicator
State
National
Climate Vulnerability Index
0.43
▼
0.56
District Rankings
Underweight Children
Highest
1. Bilaspur
38.8%
2. Kangra
32.0%
3. Solan
26.7%
4. Chamba
26.0%
5. Una
25.8%
Lowest
1. Hamirpur
23.6%
2. Mandi
21.3%
3. Kinnaur
18.9%
4. Lahul & Spiti
18.4%
5. Shimla
14.9%
Electricity Access
Highest
1. Bilaspur
100.0%
2. Shimla
100.0%
3. Lahul & Spiti
99.8%
4. Kangra
99.7%
5. Hamirpur
99.7%
Lowest
1. Solan
99.2%
2. Sirmaur
99.2%
3. Kullu
99.2%
4. Chamba
99.1%
5. Una
98.5%
Small Business Density
Highest
1. Solan
75.1
2. Kullu
59.1
3. Kinnaur
46.7
4. Shimla
45.8
5. Una
37.5
Lowest
1. Bilaspur
35.6
2. Hamirpur
35.0
3. Mandi
32.5
4. Kangra
29.5
5. Chamba
23.9
All Districts
12 of 12
| District | Population | Literacy % | Sex Ratio | Density /km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kangra | 15,10,075 | 76.3% | 1012 | 268 |
| Mandi | 10,19,237 | 72.2% | 1006 | 264 |
| Shimla | 7,94,550 | 75.6% | 915 | 159 |
| Solan | 5,80,320 | 73.9% | 880 | 307 |
| Sirmaur | 5,29,855 | 68.4% | 918 | 192 |
| Una | 5,21,173 | 76.7% | 976 | 345 |
| Chamba | 5,19,080 | 62.4% | 986 | 81 |
| Hamirpur | 4,54,768 | 78.7% | 1095 | 416 |
| Kullu | 4,37,903 | 70.3% | 942 | 81 |
| Bilaspur | 3,81,956 | 75.3% | 981 | 335 |
| Kinnaur | 84,121 | 72.2% | 819 | 13 |
| Lahul & Spiti | 31,564 | 69.2% | 903 | 2 |
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Launch Map →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Himachal Pradesh?
Himachal Pradesh has a population of 68.6 Lakh according to the Census 2011, making it India's 22nd most populous state. The population is spread across 12 districts.
How many districts are in Himachal Pradesh?
Himachal Pradesh has 12 districts covering a total area of 54,775 sq km.
Which district in Himachal Pradesh has the highest literacy rate?
Hamirpur has the highest literacy rate in Himachal Pradesh at 78.7%, compared to the state average of 73.4%.
What is Himachal Pradesh's sex ratio?
Himachal Pradesh has a sex ratio of 972 females per 1,000 males, which is above the national average of 943.
Data Sources
Census 2011
NFHS-5 (2019–21)
NJDG (2024)
CVI (2021)
Ag Census 2015–16
Udyam/MSME (2026)
NCRB SLL (2022)
eRaktKosh (2024)
GOBARdhan (2026)
Town Amenities (2011)