Udham Singh Nagar

Udham Singh Nagar is a district in the Uttarakhand State of India. The total area of Udham Singh Nagar district is 2,542 km², which includes 2,419.79 km² of rural area and 122.21 km² of urban area. There are about 674 villages in Udham Singh Nagar district.

For administrative convenience, Udham Singh Nagar 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 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)
1Bajpur3161,88,083
2Gadarpur3351,74,848
3Jaspur2431,70,315
4Kashipur2002,83,136
5Kichha4583,90,866
6Sitarganj4082,14,428

Largest & Smallest Tehsils

Khatima is the largest tehsil in udham singh nagar district, covering an area of 582.57 km², while Kashipur is the smallest tehsil in the district, with an area of 199.91 km². Kichha is the most populous, whereas Jaspur is the least populous tehsil in udham singh nagar district.

Particulars Area Population
Lartest Tehsil Khatima Kichha
Smallest Tehsil Kashipur Kashipur

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

Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Udham Singh Nagar district based on Census 2011:

  • Total population of Udham Singh Nagar district is 16,48,902, including 8,58,783 males and 7,90,119 females. In rural areas, it is 10,62,142, including 5,50,470 males and 5,11,672 females. In urban areas, it is 5,86,760, including 3,08,313 males and 2,78,447 females.
  • Child population (0–6 years) in Udham Singh Nagar district is 2,29,162, including 1,20,687 boys and 1,08,475 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,49,886, including 78,825 boys and 71,061 girls. In urban areas, it is 79,276, including 41,862 boys and 37,414 girls.
  • Literate population in Udham Singh Nagar district is around 10,37,839, including 5,98,525 males and 4,39,314 females. In rural areas, it is 6,52,717, including 3,79,437 males and 2,73,280 females. In urban areas, it is 3,85,122, including 2,19,088 males and 1,66,034 females.
  • Illiterate population in Udham Singh Nagar district is about 6,11,063, including 2,60,258 males and 3,50,805 females. In rural areas, it is 4,09,425, including 1,71,033 males and 2,38,392 females. In urban areas, it is 2,01,638, including 89,225 males and 1,12,413 females.
  • There are about 3,08,581 households in Udham Singh Nagar district, including 1,98,645 in rural areas and 1,09,936 in urban areas.

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

Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Udham Singh Nagar district based on Census 2011:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Udham Singh Nagar district is approximately 2,38,264, including 1,24,385 males and 1,13,879 females. In rural areas, it is 1,74,919, including 91,263 males and 83,656 females. In urban areas, it is 63,345, including 33,122 males and 30,223 females.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Udham Singh Nagar district is about 1,23,037, including 61,758 males and 61,279 females. In rural areas, it is 1,17,381, including 58,843 males and 58,538 females. In urban areas, it is 5,656, including 2,915 males and 2,741 females.
  • Overall population density of Udham Singh Nagar district is around 649 people per km². Rural areas have about 439 people per km². Urban areas have about 4,801 people per km².