Pithoragarh
Pithoragarh is a district and city located in Uttarakhand State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Pithoragarh district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Tehsil or sub-districts.
Pithoragarh District overview
Pithoragarh is Town in Uttarakhand serves as administrative headquarter of Pithoragarh district. Total area of Pithoragarh District is 7,090 km² including 7,074 km² rural area and 17 km² urban area. There are 6 Tehsils part of Pithoragarh District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Pithoragarh District, Pithoragarh has 1675 villages.
Munsiari is the largest tehsil in Pithoragarh district by area covering 2738.31 km2 and Berinag is the smallest tehsil in Pithoragarh district by area covering 268.724 km2. Pithoragarh is the largest tehsil by population while Munsiari is the smallest tehsil by population in Pithoragarh district.
Population of Pithoragarh District
As of the 2011 census, Pithoragarh district has a population of approximately 483,439 peoples which is divided into urban population of 69,605 and rular population of 413,834. The population density in Pithoragarh region is about 68.0 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 239,306 | 244,133 | 483,439 |
| Rural | 202,930 | 210,904 | 413,834 |
| Urban | 36,376 | 33,229 | 69,605 |
Households of Pithoragarh District
There are about 114,730 houses in the district, including 17,759 urban houses and 96,971 rural houses. The average household size is about 4.21 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 114,730 |
| Rural | 96,971 |
| Urban | 17,759 |
List Of Tehsil in Pithoragarh District
Pithoragarh district is divided into several Tehsils or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 6 tehsils in Pithoragarh district. Each tehsil is headed by a Tehsildar, who is responsible for revenue administration and law and order. The following is a list of Tehsil in Pithoragarh:
| Tehsil | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Berinag | 268.7 | 52,069 |
| Dharchula | 2,690.3 | 65,689 |
| Didihat | 539.6 | 80,411 |
| Gangolihat | 346.8 | 71,946 |
| Munsiari | 2,738.3 | 46,523 |
| Pithoragarh | 506.3 | 166,801 |
Frequently Asked Question About Pithoragarh District
How many villages are there in Pithoragarh district ?
There are 1675 villages in the Pithoragarh district.
What is the population of Pithoragarh district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Pithoragarh district is 483,439
How many town or city are there in Pithoragarh district ?
There are 3 town or city in the Pithoragarh district.
How many Tehsil in Pithoragarh district ?
There are 6 Tehsil in Pithoragarh district.
Which is the largest Tehsil in Pithoragarh district
Munsiari is the largest Tehsil in Pithoragarh district.
Which is the smallest Tehsil in Pithoragarh district ?
Berinag is the smallest Tehsil in Pithoragarh district.
Which is the most populated Tehsil in Pithoragarh district ?
Pithoragarh is the most populated Tehsil in Pithoragarh district.
Which is the least populated Tehsil in Pithoragarh district ?
Munsiari is the most least populated Tehsil in Pithoragarh district.