Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand is an Indian State located in the Northern region of India. Uttarakhand state is established on 9-Nov-2000 and the capital of Uttarakhand is Dehradun. Uttarakhand is a stunning state in India, filled with majestic mountains and lush green forests. It's where you can find famous places like Rishikesh and Haridwar, where people go for spiritual journeys and adventure sports like river rafting. You can also spot amazing wildlife like tigers and elephants in its national parks! The major cities of Uttarakhand include Dehradun, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Nainital, Mussoorie etc., while the largest city in the state is Dehradun.
As per the 2011 Census, the total area of Uttarakhand is 53,483 km², including 52,581.08 km² of rural area and 901.92 km² of urban area. Hindi, Sanskrit are the main languages spoken in Uttarakhand. Uttarakhand has a sex ratio of approximately 963 females for every 1,000 males. As per the ISO 3166-2:IN standard, the ISO code of Uttarakhand is IN-UT.
List of Districts of Uttarakhand
For administrative purposes, Uttarakhand state is further divided into districts. As per the 2011 Census, there are 12 districts in Uttarakhand. Here is the complete list of Uttarakhand districts along with area and population details.
| # | District | Area (km²) | Population (2011) | Density (/km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bageshwar | 2,241 | 2,59,898 | 116 |
| 2 | Chamoli | 8,030 | 3,91,605 | 49 |
| 3 | Champawat | 1,766 | 2,59,648 | 147 |
| 4 | Dehradun | 3,088 | 16,96,694 | 549 |
| 5 | Garhwal | 5,329 | 6,87,271 | 129 |
| 6 | Hardwar | 2,360 | 18,90,422 | 801 |
| 7 | Nainital | 4,251 | 9,54,605 | 225 |
| 8 | Pithoragarh | 7,090 | 4,83,439 | 68 |
| 9 | Rudraprayag | 1,984 | 2,42,285 | 122 |
| 10 | Tehri Garhwal | 3,642 | 6,18,931 | 170 |
| 11 | Udham Singh Nagar | 2,542 | 16,48,902 | 649 |
| 12 | Uttarkashi | 8,016 | 3,30,086 | 41 |
Largest & Smallest Districts
Chamoli is the largest district in Uttarakhand covering an area of 8029.99949760492 km², while Champawat is the smallest district covering an area of 1766 km². Hardwar is the most populous, whereas Rudraprayag is the least populous district in Uttarakhand state.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest District | Chamoli | Hardwar |
| Smallest District | Champawat | Champawat |
Population of Uttarakhand
Here’s a quick overview of the population distribution in Uttarakhand State, based on the Census 2011 data:
- Total population of Uttarakhand State is 1,00,86,292, with around 51,37,773 males and 49,48,519 females.
- About 70,36,954 people live in rural areas, including nearly 35,19,042 males and 35,17,912 females.
- Approximately 30,49,338 people live in urban areas, including around 16,18,731 males and 14,30,607 females.
The following table provides a detailed comparison between rural, urban, and total population figures.
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 70,36,954 | 30,49,338 | 1,00,86,292 |
| Male Population | 35,19,042 | 16,18,731 | 51,37,773 |
| Female Population | 35,17,912 | 14,30,607 | 49,48,519 |
Households in Uttarakhand
Here’s a quick overview of household distribution in Uttarakhand State as per the Census 2011 data:
- Total number of households in Uttarakhand State is approximately 20,56,975.
- Out of the total, around 14,25,086 households are located in rural areas.
- Approximately 6,31,889 households are situated in urban areas.
The following table presents a simple breakdown of household counts in rural, urban, and total categories.
| Particulars | Households |
|---|---|
| Rural Households | 14,25,086 |
| Urban Households | 6,31,889 |
| Total Households | 20,56,975 |