Census of District Una 2011:Remarkable Growth and Vital Geographic Insights

Population Rank
- Una district ranks 6th in terms of population among the districts in Himachal Pradesh.
Sex Ratio
- The district holds the 6th position for sex ratio, with 976 females per 1,000 males, compared to the state average of 972 females per 1,000 males.
Working Force
- Una stands 9th in terms of its working force, with a total of 215,346 workers, out of a total of 3,559,422 working persons in the state.
Decadal Population Growth
- The district leads in decadal population growth (2001-2011) with a growth rate of 16.3%, surpassing the state average growth rate of 12.9%.
Population Density
- With 338 persons per square kilometer, Una ranks 2nd in terms of population density in the state.
Literacy Rate
- Una district is 5th in terms of literate population, with 399,715 literate individuals.
Economic Influence
- Located near the plains of Punjab, Una’s economy is influenced by this proximity. The majority of its working force is engaged in categories other than agriculture.
Religious Tourism
- The district is prominent on the religious tourism map with renowned sites such as Chintpurni, Dera Baba Barbhag Singh, Dera Baba Rudroo, and Gurudwara Baba Sahib Singh Ji Bedi.
Traditional Fair
- Una is known for its traditional Holi fair held at Mairi near Amb, which attracts large numbers of visitors from across the state and beyond.
Village Amenities
- All inhabited villages in Una district are equipped with power supply and improved drinking water facilities.

Una District Population Data Overview

1. Population Growth:

2001 Census Population: 448,273
2011 Census Population: 521,173
Population Growth (2001-2011): Increased by 16.26%

2. Literacy Rates:

2011 Literacy Rate: 86.53%
- Male Literacy Rate: 91.89%
- Female Literacy Rate: 81.11%
2001 Literacy Rate: 80.37%
- Male Literacy Rate (2001): 87.73%
- Female Literacy Rate (2001): 73.18%

3. Sex Ratio:

2011 Sex Ratio: 976 females per 1,000 males
2001 Sex Ratio: 997 females per 1,000 males

4. Child Population:

2011 Child Population (Ages 0-6): 59,231 (11.36% of total population)
- Male Children (0-6): 31,591
- Female Children (0-6): 27,640
2001 Child Population (Ages 0-6): 59,712 (13.32% of total population)

5. Housing Data:

2011 Houseless Population: 354 individuals (0.0679% of total population)

6. Density:

2011 Population Density: 338 people per sq. km
2001 Population Density: 291 people per sq. km
Area of Una District: 1,540 sq. km

7. Urban and Rural Distribution:

Urban Population (2011): 44,913 (8.62% of total population)
Rural Population (2011): 476,260 (91.38% of total population)

8. Projected Population:

2011 Population: 521,173
2021 Projected Population: 593,200
2022 Projected Population: 600,100
2023 Projected Population: 606,100
2024 Projected Population: 611,300

The projection for the Una District population in 2024 is 611,300, based on growth trends from previous years. This estimate assumes the continuation of current demographic trends and does not account for any unexpected changes in population dynamics.

Q.1
What was the population of Una District in the 2011 Census?
A. 448,273
B. 521,173
C. 593,200
D. 606,100
Answer: B
Explanation: The population of Una District in the 2011 Census was 521,173.

Q.2
What was the percentage increase in population of Una District from 2001 to 2011?
A. 18.51%
B. 16.26%
C. 15.30%
D. 20.15%
Answer: B
Explanation: The population increased by 16.26% from 2001 to 2011.

Q.3
What was the literacy rate in Una District in 2011?
A. 80.37%
B. 86.53%
C. 87.73%
D. 73.18%
Answer: B
Explanation: The literacy rate in Una District in 2011 was 86.53%.

Q.4
What was the male literacy rate in Una District in 2011?
A. 87.73%
B. 81.11%
C. 91.89%
D. 80.94%
Answer: C
Explanation: The male literacy rate in Una District in 2011 was 91.89%.

Q.5
What was the sex ratio in Una District in 2011?
A. 997 females per 1,000 males
B. 940 females per 1,000 males
C. 976 females per 1,000 males
D. 916 females per 1,000 males
Answer: C
Explanation: The sex ratio in Una District in 2011 was 976 females per 1,000 males.

Q.6
How many children aged 0-6 were there in Una District according to the 2011 Census?
A. 59,231
B. 59,712
C. 54,404
D. 60,000
Answer: A
Explanation: There were 59,231 children aged 0-6 in Una District according to the 2011 Census.

Q.7
What was the population density of Una District in 2011?
A. 291 people per sq. km
B. 338 people per sq. km
C. 350 people per sq. km
D. 400 people per sq. km
Answer: B
Explanation: The population density of Una District in 2011 was 338 people per sq. km.

Q.8
What percentage of the Una District population lived in urban areas in 2011?
A. 8.62%
B. 7.38%
C. 10.79%
D. 12.10%
Answer: A
Explanation: In 2011, 8.62% of the Una District population lived in urban areas.

Q.9
What was the total population of Una District projected to be in 2024?
A. 606,100
B. 611,300
C. 615,700
D. 620,000
Answer: B
Explanation: The projected population of Una District for 2024 was 611,300.

Q.10
What was the child sex ratio in Una District in 2011?
A. 837 girls per 1,000 boys
B. 872 girls per 1,000 boys
C. 875 girls per 1,000 boys
D. 908 girls per 1,000 boys
Answer: C
Explanation: The child sex ratio in Una District in 2011 was 875 girls per 1,000 boys.

Q.11
How many houseless individuals were recorded in Una District in the 2011 Census?
A. 200
B. 354
C. 400
D. 500
Answer: B
Explanation: There were 354 houseless individuals recorded in Una District in the 2011 Census.

Q.12
What was the proportion of Una District’s population to Himachal Pradesh’s total population in 2011?
A. 7.38%
B. 7.59%
C. 8.00%
D. 6.90%
Answer: B
Explanation: Una District constituted 7.59% of the total population of Himachal Pradesh in 2011.

Q.13
In 2011, what was the average literacy rate in urban areas of Una District?
A. 83.06%
B. 86.52%
C. 86.65%
D. 80.94%
Answer: C
Explanation: The average literacy rate in urban areas of Una District in 2011 was 86.65%.

Q.14
What was the total number of literate individuals in Una District in 2011?
A. 312,278
B. 364,981
C. 399,715
D. 420,000
Answer: C
Explanation: The total number of literate individuals in Una District in 2011 was 399,715.

Q.15
What was the female literacy rate in Una District in 2011?
A. 80.94%
B. 81.11%
C. 73.18%
D. 86.53%
Answer: B
Explanation: The female literacy rate in Una District in 2011 was 81.11%.

Q.16
How many people lived in rural areas of Una District in 2011?
A. 476,260
B. 521,173
C. 44,913
D. 593,200
Answer: A
Explanation: In 2011, the population living in rural areas of Una District was 476,260.

Q.17
What was the male child population (0-6 age) in rural areas of Una District in 2011?
A. 25,343
B. 27,640
C. 29,061
D. 31,591
Answer: C
Explanation: The male child population aged 0-6 in rural areas of Una District in 2011 was 29,061.

Q.18
What was the average literacy rate in rural areas of Una District in 2011?
A. 80.94%
B. 81.11%
C. 86.52%
D. 87.73%
Answer: C
Explanation: The average literacy rate in rural areas of Una District in 2011 was 86.52%.

Q.19
What was the female child percentage (0-6 age) in urban areas of Una District in 2011?
A. 10.70%
B. 10.75%
C. 12.10%
D. 11.36%
Answer: A
Explanation: The female child percentage (0-6 age) in urban areas of Una District in 2011 was 10.70%.

Q.20
How many cities inside Una District were recorded in the 2011 Census?
A. 1
B. 2
C. None
D. 3
Answer: C
Explanation: There were no cities recorded inside Una District in the 2011 Census; it had no Urban Agglomerations.

Census of District Una 2011