Dehradun
District in Uttarakhand
Dehradun is a district in Uttarakhand with a population of 17 Lakh spread across 3,019 sq km. Its literacy rate of 74.2% is above the state average of 68.2% and above the national average of 63.0%. The district has a sex ratio of 902 females per 1,000 males, below the state average of 963.
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| Indicator | District | State Avg | National Avg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 10+ Yr Schooling | 62.6% | 52.5% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 25.6% | 37.5% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 94.1% | 92.0% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 889.082 | 891.825 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | 7 | 7.6 | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) | 75.0% | 75.2% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | 51.2 | 43.2 | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | 4.7% | 9.8% | 9.4% | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking | 330 | 78.6 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Dehradun district?
Dehradun has a population of 17 Lakh according to the Census 2011, with a density of 562 people per sq km across 3,019 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Dehradun?
Dehradun has a literacy rate of 74.2%, which is above the Uttarakhand average of 68.2% and above the national average of 63.0%.
How does Dehradun compare to Uttarakhand?
Dehradun has a sex ratio of 902 (below state average of 963) and a literacy rate of 74.2% (above state average of 68.2%).
What data sources are used for Dehradun?
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.