Nainital
Nainital is a district in the Uttarakhand State of India. The total area of Nainital district is 4,251 km², which includes 4,153.12 km² of rural area and 97.88 km² of urban area. There are about 1,097 villages in Nainital district.
For administrative convenience, Nainital 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 Nainital district. Here is the list of all Nainital Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Nainital District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Betalghat | 210 | 21,265 |
| 2 | Dhari | 694 | 78,733 |
| 3 | Kaladhungi | 407 | 60,070 |
| 4 | Kosya Kutauli | 213 | 31,557 |
| 5 | Lalkuan | 107 | 94,724 |
| 6 | Nainital | 826 | 1,50,389 |
| 7 | Ramnagar | 837 | 1,53,738 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Haldwani is the largest tehsil in nainital district by both area and population. Lalkuan is the smallest tehsil in nainital district by area, while Betalghat is the smallest by population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Haldwani | Haldwani |
| Smallest Tehsil | Lalkuan | Lalkuan |
Population of Nainital District
The population of Nainital 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 Nainital, 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 | 9,54,605 | 5,82,871 | 3,71,734 |
| Total Male Population | 4,93,666 | 2,99,257 | 1,94,409 |
| Total Female Population | 4,60,939 | 2,83,614 | 1,77,325 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,24,272 | 79,212 | 45,060 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 65,337 | 41,526 | 23,811 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 58,935 | 37,686 | 21,249 |
| Literate Population | 6,96,500 | 4,17,970 | 2,78,530 |
| Literate Male Population | 3,85,779 | 2,34,254 | 1,51,525 |
| Literate Female Population | 3,10,721 | 1,83,716 | 1,27,005 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,58,105 | 1,64,901 | 93,204 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,07,887 | 65,003 | 42,884 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 1,50,218 | 99,898 | 50,320 |
| Households | 1,91,383 | 1,14,954 | 76,429 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Nainital district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Nainital district is 9,54,605, including 4,93,666 males and 4,60,939 females. In rural areas, it is 5,82,871, including 2,99,257 males and 2,83,614 females. In urban areas, it is 3,71,734, including 1,94,409 males and 1,77,325 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Nainital district is 1,24,272, including 65,337 boys and 58,935 girls. In rural areas, it is 79,212, including 41,526 boys and 37,686 girls. In urban areas, it is 45,060, including 23,811 boys and 21,249 girls.
- Literate population in Nainital district is around 6,96,500, including 3,85,779 males and 3,10,721 females. In rural areas, it is 4,17,970, including 2,34,254 males and 1,83,716 females. In urban areas, it is 2,78,530, including 1,51,525 males and 1,27,005 females.
- Illiterate population in Nainital district is about 2,58,105, including 1,07,887 males and 1,50,218 females. In rural areas, it is 1,64,901, including 65,003 males and 99,898 females. In urban areas, it is 93,204, including 42,884 males and 50,320 females.
- There are about 1,91,383 households in Nainital district, including 1,14,954 in rural areas and 76,429 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Nainital. 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 | 1,91,206 | 1,37,906 | 53,300 |
| SC Male Population | 98,824 | 71,137 | 27,687 |
| SC Female Population | 92,382 | 66,769 | 25,613 |
| Total ST Population | 7,495 | 5,780 | 1,715 |
| ST Male Population | 3,801 | 2,934 | 867 |
| ST Female Population | 3,694 | 2,846 | 848 |
| Population Density | 225 / km² | 140 / km² | 3,798 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Nainital district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Nainital district is approximately 1,91,206, including 98,824 males and 92,382 females. In rural areas, it is 1,37,906, including 71,137 males and 66,769 females. In urban areas, it is 53,300, including 27,687 males and 25,613 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Nainital district is about 7,495, including 3,801 males and 3,694 females. In rural areas, it is 5,780, including 2,934 males and 2,846 females. In urban areas, it is 1,715, including 867 males and 848 females.
- Overall population density of Nainital district is around 225 people per km². Rural areas have about 140 people per km². Urban areas have about 3,798 people per km².