Hamirpur

Hamirpur is a district in the Himachal Pradesh State of India. Total area of Hamirpur is 1,118 km² including 1,106.39 km² rural area and 11.61 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Hamirpur has a population of 4,54,768 peoples, out of which urban population is 31,430 while rural population is 4,23,338. Hamirpur has a sex ratio of approximately 1095 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 407 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,05,519 houses in the district, including 7,404 urban houses and 98,115 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 1,671 villages in hamirpur district.

The Hamirpur district is further divided in to Tehsils / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.

For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.

Hamirpur is the largest tehsil in hamirpur district by both area and population. Galore is the smallest tehsil in hamirpur district by both area and population. There are 7 tehsils in Hamirpur district. Here is the list of all Hamirpur Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Hamirpur District

#Tehsil (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Barsar16855,556
2Bhoranj15790,590
3Dhatwal11937,621
4Galore7826,957
5Hamirpur2301,16,948
6Nadaun18281,089
7Tira Sujanpur18446,007

Population of Hamirpur District

The population of Hamirpur offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.

Basic Population Details

This section covers important demographic figures of Hamirpur, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 4,54,768 4,23,338 31,430
Total Male Population 2,17,070 2,00,748 16,322
Total Female Population 2,37,698 2,22,590 15,108
Child Population (Age 0–6) 48,548 45,625 2,923
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 25,722 24,189 1,533
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 22,826 21,436 1,390
Literate Population 3,58,091 3,31,719 26,372
Literate Male Population 1,80,555 1,66,483 14,072
Literate Female Population 1,77,536 1,65,236 12,300
Illiterate Population 96,677 91,619 5,058
Illiterate Male Population 36,515 34,265 2,250
Illiterate Female Population 60,162 57,354 2,808
Households 1,05,519 98,115 7,404

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Hamirpur. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 1,09,256 1,03,541 5,715
SC Male Population 53,727 50,806 2,921
SC Female Population 55,529 52,735 2,794
Total ST Population 3,044 2,801 243
ST Male Population 1,531 1,396 135
ST Female Population 1,513 1,405 108
Population Density 407 / km² 383 / km² 2,707 / km²