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Himachal Pradesh, also known as the “Province of the Snow-Covered Mountains,” is a state in northern India. The Himalayan Mountains’ skyscraping heights and luscious white snowy peaks complement Himachal Pradesh’s breathtaking natural beauty. The population density also reflects the diversity of the Indian continent. Himachal Pradesh is one of the states in India with the lowest population density. As per the census of 2011, the overall population of Himachal Pradesh is a little over 68 lacs, and it appears to be rising at a moderate rate.
Geography of Himachal Pradesh: Location
Himachal Pradesh is among the 13 mountain states in the Western part of the Himalayas, with an extraordinary landscape including snow-laden peaks and significant rivers. It is India’s northernmost state sharing its northern borders with Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir. Punjab lies to the west of Himachal Pradesh and Haryana to the southwestern border. Uttarakhand borders the state to the southeast and UP to the south.
Demography of Himachal Pradesh: Population
According to the 2011 Census of India, Himachal Pradesh has an overall population of 6,856,509, with 3,473,892 men and 3,382,617 women. In 2001, the total population was 6,077,900, with 3,087,940 males and 2,989,960 females. In this decade, total population growth was 12.81 per cent, compared to 17.54 per cent in the preceding decade. In 2011, Himachal Pradesh’s population was 0.57 per cent of India’s total. This figure was 0.59 per cent in 2001.
Only about 10% of the total population lives in cities, with the remainder living in villages. Shimla, Himachal Pradesh’s capital, is one of the state’s major cities, along with Manali, Kullu, Dharamshala, and Kangra. Himachal displays a colourful blend of culture, with urban streets brimming with tourists and village lanes bustling with mountaineers and locals.
Population Density
The population density is a little over 120 people per square kilometre in over 50000 square kilometres. The Koli caste forms 30 per cent of the total population of Himachal. The other important communities residing in the state are the Brahmins, Rathis, Rajputs, and Kannets. Scheduled castes make up 25.19 per cent of the population, while scheduled tribes make up 5.71 per cent.
Sex Ratio
The sex ratio measures the number of females per 1000 males in a population. Himachal Pradesh’s sex ratio, according to the state census of 2011, is 974 per 1000 men. According to the demographic statistics, the ratio was 968 per 1000 males in 2001. The sex ratio per the census 2001 and 2011 is given below in a tabular form.
Districts of Himachal Pradesh | Population in 2011 | Sex Ratio in 2001 | Sex Ratio in 2011 | |
1. | Kangra | 15,07,223 | 1025 | 1013 |
2. | Mandi | 9,99,518 | 1013 | 1012 |
3. | Lahaul & Spiti | 31,528 | 802 | 916 |
4. | Shimla | 8,13,384 | 896 | 916 |
5. | Kullu | 4,37,474 | 927 | 950 |
6. | Chamba | 5,18,844 | 959 | 989 |
7. | Hamirpur | 4,54,293 | 1099 | 1096 |
8. | Solan | 5,76,670 | 852 | 884 |
9. | Una | 5,21,057 | 997 | 977 |
10. | Kinnaur | 84,293 | 857 | 818 |
11. | Bilaspur | 3,82,056 | 990 | 981 |
12. | Sirmaur | 5,30,164 | 901 | 915 |
Child Sex Ratio in 2011
The overall number of people residing in the urban areas is 688,552, with 371,528 men and 317,024 females. In Himachal Pradesh’s urban areas, there were 853 females for every 1000 males. The sex ratio for children aged 0 to 6 was 881 girls for 1000 boys in the urban area. There were 65,076 children aged 0 to 6 living in Himachal Pradesh’s urban regions. Children (0-6 years) made up 9.45 per cent of the overall population in urban areas.
In Himachal Pradesh’s rural areas, the sex ratio for 1000 men was 986. The child sex ratio for children aged between 0 to 6 years was 912 er 1000 boys. 712,822 children (0-6 years) reside in rural areas in Himachal Pradesh. Children make up 11.54 per cent of the entire rural population.
Literacy Rate
The literacy rate of Himachal Pradesh per the state census 2011 is 83.78%. The total number of literates was 51,04,506, of which males were 27,91,542, and females were 23,92,564.
Conclusion
Himachal Pradesh, situated in the northern part of India, is a true natural wonderland, with some of the finest hill stations in the country. In India, Himachal Pradesh is home to 7.7 million people as per the recent data published in 2021. Himachal Pradesh adds less than 1 lakh people to its overall population per year while having a healthy annual population growth rate. According to the census of 2011, the sex ratio of the state is 974 per 1000 men. This ratio is significantly better than India’s sex ratio, 940 per 1000 males.
