Demographic data table of Sirmaur

  • The population of Sirmaur district is 5.30 Lakh, with a male population of 2.76 Lakh and a female population of 2.54 Lakh.
  • The total Sex raio of Sirmaur is 918/1000 which is lower than India's sex ratio of 943/1000.
  • The district has a literacy rate of 78.8%, which is higher than the national literacy rate of 74.04%.
  • Indicates that the parameter of the district is higher in comparison to that of India.
  • Indicates that the parameter of the district is lower in comparison to that of India.
Total Population 5.30 L 2.76 L 2.54 L

Population of Sirmaur out of Himachal Pradesh

Sirmaur
Himachal Pradesh

Population of Sirmaur out of Himachal Pradesh

Facts
  • Total population of Sirmaur is 5,29,855.
  • Sirmaur is the 5th most populated district in Himachal Pradesh.
  • 7.72% of the total population of Himachal Pradesh lives in Sirmaur.
  • Himachal Pradesh's total population is 68.65 Lakh.

Male population: 2,76,289

Percentage:

Female population: 2,53,566

Percentage:
Rural Population 4.73 L 2.46 L 2.27 L

Population of Sirmaur out of Himachal Pradesh

Rural population
Total population

Rural population of Sirmaur out of total.

Facts
  • Rural population of Sirmaur is 4,72,690.
  • 89.21% of the total population of Sirmaur lives in rural area.
  • 89.97% of the total population of Himachal Pradesh lives in rural area.
  • Himachal Pradesh's rural population is 61.76 Lakh.

Rural male population: 2,46,175

Percentage:

Rural female population: 2,26,515

Percentage:
Urban Population 57,165 30,114 27,051

Population of Sirmaur out of Himachal Pradesh

Urban population
Total population

Urban population of Sirmaur out of total.

Facts
  • Urban population of Sirmaur is 57,165.
  • 10.79% of the total population of Sirmaur lives in urban area.
  • 10.03% of the total population of Himachal Pradesh lives in urban area.
  • Himachal Pradesh's urban population is 6.89 Lakh.

Male population: 30,114

Percentage:

Female population: 27,051

Percentage:
Total Sex Ratio 918 52.14% 47.86%
Sex ratio graph of Sirmaur
Facts
  • The sex ratio of Sirmaur is 918/1000.
  • In terms of sex ratio, Sirmaur stands at 8th position out of 12 districts of Himachal Pradesh.
  • Sirmaur's sex ratio is below the sex ratio of Himachal Pradesh.
  • Sirmaur's sex ratio is below the sex ratio of India.
Sex Ratio Comparison
972

Himachal Pradesh

918

Sirmaur

943

India

What is Sex ratio?
  • Sex ratio refers to the number of females to males in a given population.
  • It is expressed as the number of females per 1000 males.
  • In many regions, the sex ratio can be skewed due to various factors such as gender-based discrimination, sex-selective abortions, and other social and cultural factors.
  • Rural Sex Ratio 920 52.08% 47.92%
    Rural Sex ratio graph of Sirmaur
    Facts
    • The rural sex ratio of Sirmaur is 920/1000.
    • In terms of rural sex ratio, Sirmaur stands at 9th position out of 12 districts of Himachal Pradesh.
    • Sirmaur's rural sex ratio is below the sex ratio of Himachal Pradesh.
    • Sirmaur's rural sex ratio is below the rural sex ratio of India.
    Sex Ratio Comparison(rural)
    986

    Himachal Pradesh

    920

    Sirmaur

    949

    India

    What is Rural Sex Ratio?

  • Rural sex ratio refers to the number of females to males in rural areas or villages.
  • It is calculated by dividing the number of females by the number of males in a given rural population and multiplying it by 1000.
  • A healthy and balanced sex ratio in rural areas is essential for the overall development of a community.
  • Urban Sex Ratio 898 52.68% 47.32%
    Urban Sex ratio graph of Sirmaur
    Facts
    • The urban sex ratio of Sirmaur is 898/1000.
    • In terms of urban sex ratio, Sirmaur stands at 6th position out of 12 districts of Himachal Pradesh.
    • Sirmaur's urban sex ratio is above the sex ratio of Himachal Pradesh.
    • Sirmaur's urban sex ratio is below the urban sex ratio of India.
    Sex Ratio Comparison(urban)
    853

    Himachal Pradesh

    898

    Sirmaur

    929

    India

    What is Urban Sex Ratio?

  • Urban sex ratio refers to the number of females to males in urban areas or cities.
  • It is calculated by dividing the number of females by the number of males in a given urban population and multiplying it by 1000.
  • A balanced and healthy sex ratio in urban areas is important for the sustainable development of a city.
  • Literacy Rate 78.8% 85.61% 71.36%
    Literacy rate graph of Sirmaur
    Himachal Pradesh's literacy
    Facts
    • The litearcy rate of Sirmaur is 78.8% which ranks at 10th position out of 12 districts of Himachal Pradesh.
    • Sirmaur's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of Himachal Pradesh (82.8%)
    • Sirmaur's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of India (74.04%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 85.61% and 71.36% respectively.

    Male literacy:

    Female literacy:

    What is literacy rate?

  • Literacy rate is a measure of the percentage of the population who can read and write in a particular language.
  • Literacy rate is an important statistic that reflects the educational level of the population.
  • Rural Literacy 77.31% 84.64% 69.33%
    Rural literacy rate graph of Sirmaur
    Himachal Pradesh's Rural
    Facts
    • The rural litearcy rate of Sirmaur is 77.31% which ranks at 10th position out of 12 districts of Himachal Pradesh.
    • Sirmaur's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of Himachal Pradesh (81.85%)
    • Sirmaur's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of India (70.07%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 84.64% and 69.33% respectively.

    Male literacy:

    Female literacy:

    What is rural literacy rate?
  • Rural literacy rate refers to the percentage of people living in rural areas who are able to read and write.
  • The rural literacy rate varies widely depending on the country or region. In general, rural literacy rates tend to be lower than urban literacy rates due to factors such as lack of access to education, poverty, and cultural barriers.
  • It's important to note that rural literacy rates are constantly changing due to factors such as government policies, economic conditions, and social norms.
  • Urban Literacy 90.73% 93.35% 87.82%
    Urban literacy rate graph of Sirmaur
    Himachal Pradesh's Rural
    Facts
    • The rural litearcy rate of Sirmaur is 90.73% which ranks at 6th position out of 12 districts of Himachal Pradesh.
    • Sirmaur's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of Himachal Pradesh (91.1%)
    • Sirmaur's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of India (85.78%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 93.35% and 87.82% respectively.

    Male literacy:

    Female literacy:

    What is Urban Literacy Rate?
  • The urban literacy rate in India refers to the percentage of the urban population who are able to read and write.
  • According to the 2011 Census of India, the urban literacy rate in India is 84.1%, which is significantly higher than the rural literacy rate of 68.9%.
  • The higher urban literacy rate is attributed to various factors, including better access to education, higher levels of economic development, and greater exposure to modern modes of communication.
  • Children age(0-6) 69,620 36,107 33,513

    Children population out of the total population of Sirmaur

    Children population
    Total population

    Children population out of the total population of Sirmaur

    Facts
    • Out of 5.30 Lakh people of Sirmaur, 69,620 are children.
    • With 13.14%, Sirmaur stands at 2nd rank out of 12 in terms of the percentage of children.
    • Total male population of Sirmaur is 2.76 Lakh out of which 36,107 or 13.07% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Total female population of Sirmaur is 2.54 Lakh out of which 33,513 or 13.22% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 36,107

    Female children: 33,513

    Male and Female children out of total children
    Rural children (0-6) 63,387 32,780 30,607

    Rural children population out of the rural population of Sirmaur

    Rural children population
    Rural population

    Rural children population out of the rural population of Sirmaur

    Facts
    • Out of 4.73 Lakh rural people of Sirmaur, 63,387 are children.
    • With 13.41%, Sirmaur stands at 2nd rank out of 12 in terms of the percentage of children in rural area.
    • Rural male population of Sirmaur is 2.76 Lakh out of which 32,780 or 13.32% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Rural female population of Sirmaur is 2.54 Lakh out of which 30,607 or 13.51% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 32,780

    Female children: 30,607

    Male and Female children out of rural children
    Urban children (0-6) 6,233 3,327 2,906

    Urban children population out of the rural population of Sirmaur

    Urban children population
    Urban population

    Urban children population out of the rural population of Sirmaur

    Facts
    • Out of 5.30 Lakh urban people of Sirmaur, 6,233 are children.
    • With 10.9%, Sirmaur stands at 1st rank out of 12 in terms of the percentage of children in urban area.
    • Urban male population of Sirmaur is 2.76 Lakh out of which 3,327 or 11.05% are children from age 0 to 6.
    • Urban female population of Sirmaur is 2.54 Lakh out of which 2,906 or 10.74% are children from age 0 to 6.

    Male children: 3,327

    Female children: 2,906

    Male and Female children out of urban children

    Religious graph of Sirmaur

    *Religions comprising 1-2% of the population are depicted in the graph above.

    Hindu 89.99% Muslim 6.27%
    Sikh 2.93% Christian 0.11%
    Buddhism 0.5% Jainism 0.04%
    Others 0.02% NA 0.14%
    Worker Ratio 52.86% 61.31% 43.65%
    Worker population ratio graph of Sirmaur
    Worker population ratio: 52.86%
    Worker population ratio rank: 9th/12
    Facts
    • Sirmaur's worker population ratio(WPR) is 52.86%; in other words, 52.86% of the population is employed.
    • The WPR of Sirmaur is higher than the WPR of Himachal Pradesh and higher than the WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in Sirmaur is 61.31% while female WPR is 43.65%.

    Male WPR:

    Female WPR:

    What is Worker population ratio?
    The Worker Population Ratio (WPR) is the percentage of the total population that is employed, with respect to the working-age population (usually defined as those aged 15 to 59 years). It is an important indicator of the economic activity and employment situation in a country.
    Rural Worker Ratio 55.06% 62.43% 47.05%
    Rural worker population ratio graph of Sirmaur
    Rural worker population ratio: 55.06%
    Rural worker population ratio rank: 7th/12
    Facts
    • Sirmaur's rural worker population ratio(WPR) is 55.06%; in other words, 55.06% of the rural population who are in the working age are employed.
    • The rural WPR of Sirmaur is higher than the rural WPR of Himachal Pradesh and higher than the rural WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in rural Sirmaur is 62.43% while female WPR is 47.05%.

    Male WPR:

    Female WPR:

    What is Rural worker population ratio?
    Rural working population ratio in India refers to the percentage of the rural population aged 15 to 59 years who are either employed or actively seeking employment. It is an important indicator of the country's rural labor force and its potential for economic growth.
    Urban Worker Ratio 34.67% 52.2% 15.15%
    Urban worker population ratio graph of Sirmaur
    Urban worker population ratio: 34.67%
    Urban worker population ratio rank: 10th/12
    Facts
    • Sirmaur's urban worker population ratio(WPR) is 34.67%; in other words, 34.67% of the urban population who are in the working age are employed.
    • The urban WPR of Sirmaur is lower than the urban WPR of Himachal Pradesh and lower than the urban WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in urban Sirmaur is 52.2% while female WPR is 15.15%.

    Male WPR:

    Female WPR:

    What is Urban worker population ratio?
    Urban working population ratio in India refers to the percentage of the rural population aged 15 to 59 years who are either employed or actively seeking employment. It is an important indicator of the country's rural labor force and its potential for economic growth.
    Total household 98,208 -- --
    Rural household 85,087 -- --
    Urban household 13,121 -- --
    Scheduled castes 1.61 L 83,017 77,728
    Rural SC 1.50 L 77,367 72,352
    Urban SC 11,026 5,650 5,376
    Scheduled Tribes 11,262 5,912 5,350
    Rural ST 10,915 5,702 5,213
    Urban ST 347 210 137

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