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 54,775sq 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

IndicatorStateNational
Population Density125 /km²▼379 /km²
Sex Ratio972▲943
Literacy Rate73.4%▲63.0%
SC Population25.2%▲16.6%
ST Population5.7%▼8.7%
Worker Participation51.9%▲39.8%

Health & Development

IndicatorStateNational
Child Stunting31.5%▼33.2%
Child Wasting16.1%▼18.4%
Underweight Children24.7%▼29.1%
Child Anaemia59.9%▼65.2%
Women Anaemia54.2%▼55.3%
Full Vaccination88.4%▲77.4%
Institutional Delivery87.8%▼88.5%
Improved Sanitation80.9%▲72.4%
Clean Cooking Fuel53.7%▼54.6%
Health Insurance32.8%▼41.3%
Safe Drinking Water95.0%▲93.6%
Electricity Access99.5%▲97.0%

Women & Gender

IndicatorStateNational
Child Marriage8.2%▼20.6%
Teen Pregnancy4.0%▼6.6%
Female Literacy Gap12.6%▼14.1%
Female Work Gap12.9%▼23.9%

Economy & Infrastructure

IndicatorStateNational
MSME Density41.3 per 1k pop▼42.6 per 1k pop
Total MSMEs (avg per district)22.5k▼61.7k
Manufacturing Share17.6%▼24.9%

Governance

IndicatorStateNational
Pending Cases12503 per lakh▲3585 per lakh
Cases Delayed (%)24.3%▼35.5%
Monthly Disposal Ratio0.82—0.81

Safety & Crime

IndicatorStateNational
SC/ST Atrocities17.4 per lakh▼17.4 per lakh
Domestic Violence1.0 per lakh▼12.6 per lakh
Child Abuse (POCSO)1.8 per lakh▼89.0 per lakh
Cyber Crime5.1 per lakh▼55.7 per lakh

Climate Vulnerability

IndicatorStateNational
Climate Vulnerability Index0.43▼0.56

District Rankings

Underweight Children

Highest
1. Bilaspur38.8%
2. Kangra32.0%
3. Solan26.7%
4. Chamba26.0%
5. Una25.8%
Lowest
1. Hamirpur23.6%
2. Mandi21.3%
3. Kinnaur18.9%
4. Lahul & Spiti18.4%
5. Shimla14.9%

Electricity Access

Highest
1. Bilaspur100.0%
2. Shimla100.0%
3. Lahul & Spiti99.8%
4. Kangra99.7%
5. Hamirpur99.7%
Lowest
1. Solan99.2%
2. Sirmaur99.2%
3. Kullu99.2%
4. Chamba99.1%
5. Una98.5%

Small Business Density

Highest
1. Solan75.1
2. Kullu59.1
3. Kinnaur46.7
4. Shimla45.8
5. Una37.5
Lowest
1. Bilaspur35.6
2. Hamirpur35.0
3. Mandi32.5
4. Kangra29.5
5. Chamba23.9

All Districts

12 districts
DistrictPopulationLiteracy %Sex RatioDensity /km²
Kangra15,10,07576.3%1012268
Mandi10,19,23772.2%1006264
Shimla7,94,55075.6%915159
Solan5,80,32073.9%880307
Sirmaur5,29,85568.4%918192
Una5,21,17376.7%976345
Chamba5,19,08062.4%98681
Hamirpur4,54,76878.7%1095416
Kullu4,37,90370.3%94281
Bilaspur3,81,95675.3%981335
Kinnaur84,12172.2%81913
Lahul & Spiti31,56469.2%9032
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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 2011NFHS-5 (2019–21)NJDG (2024)CVI (2021)Ag Census 2015–16Udyam/MSME (2026)NCRB SLL (2022)eRaktKosh (2024)GOBARdhan (2026)Town Amenities (2011)
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