Dehradun
Dehradun is a district in the Uttarakhand State of India. The total area of Dehradun district is 3,088 km², which includes 2,815.70 km² of rural area and 272.30 km² of urban area. There are about 731 villages in Dehradun district.
For administrative convenience, Dehradun 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.
Vikasnagar is the largest tehsil in dehradun district covering area of 696.90 km² while Kalsi is the smallest tehsil in dehradun district covering area of 266.73 km². Dehradun is the most populous whereas Tyuni is the least populous tehsil in dehradun district. There are 4 tehsils in Dehradun district. Here is the list of all Dehradun Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Dehradun District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chakrata | 454 | 49,607 |
| 2 | Kalsi | 267 | 47,329 |
| 3 | Tyuni | 503 | 33,926 |
| 4 | Vikasnagar | 697 | 3,17,482 |
Population of Dehradun District
The population of Dehradun 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 Dehradun, 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 | 16,96,694 | 7,54,753 | 9,41,941 |
| Total Male Population | 8,92,199 | 3,92,891 | 4,99,308 |
| Total Female Population | 8,04,495 | 3,61,862 | 4,42,633 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,01,652 | 99,957 | 1,01,695 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,06,746 | 52,203 | 54,543 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 94,906 | 47,754 | 47,152 |
| Literate Population | 12,59,506 | 5,17,836 | 7,41,670 |
| Literate Male Population | 7,02,216 | 2,92,382 | 4,09,834 |
| Literate Female Population | 5,57,290 | 2,25,454 | 3,31,836 |
| Illiterate Population | 4,37,188 | 2,36,917 | 2,00,271 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,89,983 | 1,00,509 | 89,474 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 2,47,205 | 1,36,408 | 1,10,797 |
| Households | 3,47,001 | 1,44,112 | 2,02,889 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Dehradun district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Dehradun district is 16,96,694, including 8,92,199 males and 8,04,495 females. In rural areas, it is 7,54,753, including 3,92,891 males and 3,61,862 females. In urban areas, it is 9,41,941, including 4,99,308 males and 4,42,633 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Dehradun district is 2,01,652, including 1,06,746 boys and 94,906 girls. In rural areas, it is 99,957, including 52,203 boys and 47,754 girls. In urban areas, it is 1,01,695, including 54,543 boys and 47,152 girls.
- Literate population in Dehradun district is around 12,59,506, including 7,02,216 males and 5,57,290 females. In rural areas, it is 5,17,836, including 2,92,382 males and 2,25,454 females. In urban areas, it is 7,41,670, including 4,09,834 males and 3,31,836 females.
- Illiterate population in Dehradun district is about 4,37,188, including 1,89,983 males and 2,47,205 females. In rural areas, it is 2,36,917, including 1,00,509 males and 1,36,408 females. In urban areas, it is 2,00,271, including 89,474 males and 1,10,797 females.
- There are about 3,47,001 households in Dehradun district, including 1,44,112 in rural areas and 2,02,889 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Dehradun. 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 | 2,28,901 | 1,19,123 | 1,09,778 |
| SC Male Population | 1,20,430 | 62,548 | 57,882 |
| SC Female Population | 1,08,471 | 56,575 | 51,896 |
| Total ST Population | 1,11,663 | 1,01,475 | 10,188 |
| ST Male Population | 58,264 | 52,825 | 5,439 |
| ST Female Population | 53,399 | 48,650 | 4,749 |
| Population Density | 549 / km² | 268 / km² | 3,459 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Dehradun district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Dehradun district is approximately 2,28,901, including 1,20,430 males and 1,08,471 females. In rural areas, it is 1,19,123, including 62,548 males and 56,575 females. In urban areas, it is 1,09,778, including 57,882 males and 51,896 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Dehradun district is about 1,11,663, including 58,264 males and 53,399 females. In rural areas, it is 1,01,475, including 52,825 males and 48,650 females. In urban areas, it is 10,188, including 5,439 males and 4,749 females.
- Overall population density of Dehradun district is around 549 people per km². Rural areas have about 268 people per km². Urban areas have about 3,459 people per km².