Sirmaur
District in Himachal Pradesh
Sirmaur is a district in Himachal Pradesh with a population of 5.3 Lakh spread across 2,755 sq km. Its literacy rate of 68.4% is below the state average of 73.4% and above the national average of 63.0%. The district has a sex ratio of 918 females per 1,000 males, below the state average of 972.
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| Indicator | District | State Avg | National Avg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 10+ Yr Schooling | 55.6% | 62.8% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 27.3% | 33.4% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 92.9% | 92.0% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 928.158 | 926.444 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | — | 1 | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size | 1.9 | 1.1 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) | 50.0% | 66.2% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | 49.8 | 47.5 | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | 5.4% | 6.4% | 9.4% | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking | 28 | 46.1 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Sirmaur district?
Sirmaur has a population of 5.3 Lakh according to the Census 2011, with a density of 192 people per sq km across 2,755 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Sirmaur?
Sirmaur has a literacy rate of 68.4%, which is below the Himachal Pradesh average of 73.4% and above the national average of 63.0%.
How does Sirmaur compare to Himachal Pradesh?
Sirmaur has a sex ratio of 918 (below state average of 972) and a literacy rate of 68.4% (below state average of 73.4%).
What data sources are used for Sirmaur?
Data comes from Census 2011, NFHS-5 (2019-21), NJDG (2024), Udyam/MSME (2026), NCRB SLL (2022), CVI (2021), Ag Census 2015-16, RBI BSR (2026), and other official sources.