Hamirpur
Hamirpur is a district in the Himachal Pradesh State of India. The total area of Hamirpur district is 1,118 km², which includes 1,106.39 km² of rural area and 11.61 km² of urban area. There are about 1,671 villages in Hamirpur district.
For administrative convenience, Hamirpur district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barsar | 168 | 55,556 |
| 2 | Bhoranj | 157 | 90,590 |
| 3 | Dhatwal | 119 | 37,621 |
| 4 | Galore | 78 | 26,957 |
| 5 | Hamirpur | 230 | 1,16,948 |
| 6 | Nadaun | 182 | 81,089 |
| 7 | Tira Sujanpur | 184 | 46,007 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
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.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Hamirpur | Hamirpur |
| Smallest Tehsil | Galore | Galore |
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 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Hamirpur district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Hamirpur district is 4,54,768, including 2,17,070 males and 2,37,698 females. In rural areas, it is 4,23,338, including 2,00,748 males and 2,22,590 females. In urban areas, it is 31,430, including 16,322 males and 15,108 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Hamirpur district is 48,548, including 25,722 boys and 22,826 girls. In rural areas, it is 45,625, including 24,189 boys and 21,436 girls. In urban areas, it is 2,923, including 1,533 boys and 1,390 girls.
- Literate population in Hamirpur district is around 3,58,091, including 1,80,555 males and 1,77,536 females. In rural areas, it is 3,31,719, including 1,66,483 males and 1,65,236 females. In urban areas, it is 26,372, including 14,072 males and 12,300 females.
- Illiterate population in Hamirpur district is about 96,677, including 36,515 males and 60,162 females. In rural areas, it is 91,619, including 34,265 males and 57,354 females. In urban areas, it is 5,058, including 2,250 males and 2,808 females.
- There are about 1,05,519 households in Hamirpur district, including 98,115 in rural areas and 7,404 in urban areas.
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 |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Hamirpur district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Hamirpur district is approximately 1,09,256, including 53,727 males and 55,529 females. In rural areas, it is 1,03,541, including 50,806 males and 52,735 females. In urban areas, it is 5,715, including 2,921 males and 2,794 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Hamirpur district is about 3,044, including 1,531 males and 1,513 females. In rural areas, it is 2,801, including 1,396 males and 1,405 females. In urban areas, it is 243, including 135 males and 108 females.
- Overall population density of Hamirpur district is around 407 people per km². Rural areas have about 383 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,707 people per km².