Udham Singh Nagar
Udham Singh Nagar is a district in the Uttarakhand State of India. Total area of Udham Singh Nagar is 2,542 km² including 2,419.79 km² rural area and 122.21 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Udham Singh Nagar has a population of 16,48,902 peoples, out of which urban population is 5,86,760 while rural population is 10,62,142. Udham Singh Nagar has a sex ratio of approximately 920 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 649 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 3,08,581 houses in the district, including 1,09,936 urban houses and 1,98,645 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 674 villages in udham singh nagar district.
The Udham Singh Nagar 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.
Khatima is the largest tehsil in udham singh nagar district covering area of 582.57 km² while Kashipur is the smallest tehsil in udham singh nagar district covering area of 199.91 km². Kichha is the most populous whereas Jaspur is the least populous tehsil in udham singh nagar district. There are 6 tehsils in Udham Singh Nagar district. Here is the list of all Udham Singh Nagar Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Udham Singh Nagar District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bajpur | 316 | 1,88,083 |
| 2 | Gadarpur | 335 | 1,74,848 |
| 3 | Jaspur | 243 | 1,70,315 |
| 4 | Kashipur | 200 | 2,83,136 |
| 5 | Kichha | 458 | 3,90,866 |
| 6 | Sitarganj | 408 | 2,14,428 |
Population of Udham Singh Nagar District
The population of Udham Singh Nagar 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 Udham Singh Nagar, 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 | 16,48,902 | 10,62,142 | 5,86,760 |
| Total Male Population | 8,58,783 | 5,50,470 | 3,08,313 |
| Total Female Population | 7,90,119 | 5,11,672 | 2,78,447 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,29,162 | 1,49,886 | 79,276 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,20,687 | 78,825 | 41,862 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,08,475 | 71,061 | 37,414 |
| Literate Population | 10,37,839 | 6,52,717 | 3,85,122 |
| Literate Male Population | 5,98,525 | 3,79,437 | 2,19,088 |
| Literate Female Population | 4,39,314 | 2,73,280 | 1,66,034 |
| Illiterate Population | 6,11,063 | 4,09,425 | 2,01,638 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,60,258 | 1,71,033 | 89,225 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 3,50,805 | 2,38,392 | 1,12,413 |
| Households | 3,08,581 | 1,98,645 | 1,09,936 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Udham Singh Nagar. 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 | 2,38,264 | 1,74,919 | 63,345 |
| SC Male Population | 1,24,385 | 91,263 | 33,122 |
| SC Female Population | 1,13,879 | 83,656 | 30,223 |
| Total ST Population | 1,23,037 | 1,17,381 | 5,656 |
| ST Male Population | 61,758 | 58,843 | 2,915 |
| ST Female Population | 61,279 | 58,538 | 2,741 |
| Population Density | 649 / km² | 439 / km² | 4,801 / km² |