Date: April 30, 2026
Dehradun city is the capital of Dehradun district, which has 16.8% of the State's population. The city has an airport named Jolly Grant Airport, located 13 Km away.
Dehradun is the 68th ranked city in population, out of 756 District Capitals (DHQs) of India. It is the capital of Dehradun District in Uttarakhand State. Dehradun District is ranked 262nd in population and 420th in area across India.
Dehradun is the 6th highest ranked in Total Annual Newspaper Circulation (No, RNI 2022) out of 756 city/districts of India. This implies higher literate district population in comparison to other districts.
Dehradun is the 9th highest ranked in Number of Internet Connections (No, TRAI December 2025) out of 756 city/districts of India. This indicates higher number of state urban internet users as reported in TRAI quarterly report vis a vis other state's urban internet users.
The average # of UG Enrolments - Engg (No, AISHE 2021) of Indian city (district capitals)/districts is 3524. Dehradun is the 10th highest ranked city out of 756 city/districts.This implies that this district is more urbanized and/or has a better-developed educational infrastructure compared to other districts.
Out of 756 District Capitals/Districts of India, Dehradun is the 454th highest ranked in Number of IPC Crimes (NO, IPC 2023) . This indicates a safer district as compared to other districts.
Total Annual Newspaper Circulation (No, RNI 2022)
Number of Internet Connections (No, TRAI December 2025)
# of UG Enrolments - Engg (No, AISHE 2021)
Number of IPC Crimes (NO, IPC 2023)
Number of Missing Persons (NO, IPC 2023)
Central Govt Jobs(Formal),2023
Number of Theatres (No, BOC 2020)
The Average Number of Missing Persons (NO, IPC 2023) of Indian City (District Capitals)/Districts is 660. Dehradun is the 4th worst ranked City out of 756 City/Districts. This implies lesser effectiveness of law and order in this district compared to other districts.
Out of 756 District Capitals/Districts of India, Dehradun is the 732nd worst ranked in Central Govt Jobs(Formal),2023 . This means that this district has lower attractiveness for migrant workers.
The Average Number of Panchayats (Number , Census 2011) of Indian City (District Capitals)/Districts is 782. Dehradun is the 627th worst ranked City out of 756 City/Districts. This indicates that this district has less decentralized governance as compare to other districts.
The Average Number of Theatres (No, BOC 2020) of Indian City (District Capitals)/Districts is 33. Dehradun is the 566th worst ranked City out of 756 City/Districts. This implies that this district is less urbanised compared to other districts
The Data-Ranks below are numbered from 1 to 756 for each metric. The Indian census data is aggregated and shared for 756 geographies by the government at a regular frequency. We have shared the data-rank below for easy relative comparison between the 756 Indian districts/state captials. However, we do have the actual numbers for each metric, and these are available for our registered users. To register, please click here.
Dehradun Nature Highlights
| Nature Metrics | % of India | Rank Out of 756 | City / Districts Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Total Apple Production (in 000 Tonnes) |
Total Apple Production (in 000 Tonnes) | 0.23% | 6th | 6494 |
|
Number of Sheep (20th Cattle Census) |
Number of Sheep (20th Cattle Census) | 0.01% | 140th | 2032 |
|
Number of Total Poultry (20th Cattle Census) |
Number of Total Poultry (20th Cattle Census) | 0.08% | 150th | 8529 |
|
Number of Buffalo (20th Cattle Census) |
Number of Buffalo (20th Cattle Census) | 0.06% | 167th | 7328 |
|
Number of Horse (20th Cattle Census) |
Number of Horse (20th Cattle Census) | 0.17% | 173rd | 6390 |
|
Number of Mule (20th Cattle Census) |
Number of Mule (20th Cattle Census) | 2.18% | 206th | 6211 |
|
Number of Donkey (20th Cattle Census) |
Number of Donkey (20th Cattle Census) | 0.24% | 256th | 4550 |
|
Number of Pony (20th Cattle Census) |
Number of Pony (20th Cattle Census) | 0.35% | 325th | 10235 |
|
Number of Pig (20th Cattle Census) |
Number of Pig (20th Cattle Census) | 0.02% | 437th | 10116 |
|
Number of Cattle (20th Cattle Census) |
Number of Cattle (20th Cattle Census) | 0.12% | 446th | 6665 |
|
Number of Goat (20th Cattle Census) |
Number of Goat (20th Cattle Census) | 0.13% | 457th | 7710 |
The Data-Ranks below are numbered from 1 to 756 for each metric. The Indian census data is aggregated and shared for 756 geographies by the government at a regular frequency. We have shared the data-rank below for easy relative comparison between the 756 Indian districts/state captials. However, we do have the actual numbers for each metric, and these are available for our registered users. To register, please click here.
Dehradun Culture message.info.Highlights
| Sr.No | ai.info.Culture Metrics | ai.info.Counts | ai.info.Name |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Cantt |
Cantt | 1 | Dehradun |
| ai.info.Name | City | IATA Code | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Airport Name |
Jolly Grant Airport | Dehradun | DED | 13 Km |
The Data-Ranks below are numbered from 1 to 756 for each metric. The Indian census data is aggregated and shared for 756 geographies by the government at a regular frequency. We have shared the data-rank below for easy relative comparison between the 756 Indian districts/state captials. However, we do have the actual numbers for each metric, and these are available for our registered users. To register, please click here.
Better than India Average
| Sr.No | Fields | India Average | Rank out of 756 | City / District Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | No of Total Hospitals | 62 | 616th | 8331 |
| 2 | No of District Hospital | 1 | 14th | 2526 |
| 3 | No of Sub Divisional Hospital | 2 | 100th | 6829 |
| 4 | No of Community Health Centers | 9 | 368th | 6160 |
| 5 | No of Primary Health Centers | 49 | 694th | 8448 |
| 6 | No of Hospital Beds | 1289 | 506th | 5307 |
Worse than India Average
| Sr.No | Fields | India Average | Worst Rank out of 756 | City / District Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | No of Doctors | 1825 | 212th | 1537 |
| 2 | No of Nurses | 3442 | 372nd | 6283 |
The Data-Ranks below are numbered from 1 to 756 for each metric. The Indian census data is aggregated and shared for 756 geographies by the government at a regular frequency. We have shared the data-rank below for easy relative comparison between the 756 Indian districts/state captials. However, we do have the actual numbers for each metric, and these are available for our registered users. To register, please click here.
Better than India Average
| Sr.No | Fields | India Average | Rank out of 756 | City / District Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | % of Households with Cars (%, Census 2011) | 4 | 23rd | 10989 |
| 2 | GDP (Crores. RBI SCB 2023) | 28231 | 29th | 1956 |
| 3 | GDP per Capita ('000', RBI SCB 2023) | 119 | 27th | 6042 |
| 4 | Number of Households with rented houses (No, Census 2011) | 38188 | 103rd | 6780 |
| 5 | Number of Households with means of Transport as Scooter/ Motorcycle/Moped (No, Census 2011) | 70615 | 75th | 4218 |
| 6 | Number of Households with means of Transport as Car/ Jeep/Van (No, Census 2011) | 15804 | 42nd | 4854 |
| 7 | Number of Households with Television (No, Census 2011) | 159851 | 118th | 4493 |
| 8 | Number of Households with Internet (No, Census 2011) | 10793 | 54th | 9056 |
| 9 | Number of Households without Internet (No, Census 2011) | 21296 | 66th | 4572 |
| 10 | Number of Households with Mobile only (No, Census 2011) | 176769 | 196th | 2641 |
| 11 | Number of Banks (No, RBI SCB Q1 2025) | 196 | 32nd | 4162 |
| 12 | Bank Deposits (Crore, RBI SCB Q1 2025) | 31874 | 27th | 8521 |
| 13 | Bank Credit (Crore, RBI SCB Q1 2025) | 25201 | 58th | 1552 |
| 14 | Bank Deposit/Household (Lakhs, RBI SCB 2025) | 13 | 33rd | 10197 |
| 15 | Bank Loans/Household (Lakhs, RBI SCB 2025) | 10 | 83rd | 11051 |
| 16 | No. of Banks/1000 Household (in 1000, RBI SCB 2025) | 1 | 46th | 1364 |
| 17 | Bank Deposit-Bank Loans (Crores, RBI SCB 2025) | 6237 | 12th | 7357 |
| 18 | Bank Credit - Bank Debit/No. of banks (Crore, RBI SCB 2025) | 23 | 10th | 6927 |
| 19 | % of Household with Mobiles (%, Census 2011) | 50 | 80th | 8582 |
| 20 | Number of Households with TV, Computer/Laptop, Telephone/mobile phone and Scooter/ Car (No, Census 2011) | 15914 | 36th | 1684 |
Worse than India Average
| Sr.No | Fields | India Average | Worst Rank out of 756 | City / District Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | House Ownership % of Households (%, Census 2011) | 87 | 116th | 9115 |
| 2 | Number of Households without TV, Internet, Radio, Computer, Mobile, Landline (No, Census 2011) | 57950 | 275th | 9283 |
| 3 | Number of Households with Owned houses (No, Census 2011) | 284991 | 435th | 10272 |
The Data-Ranks below are numbered from 1 to 756 for each metric. The Indian census data is aggregated and shared for 756 geographies by the government at a regular frequency. We have shared the data-rank below for easy relative comparison between the 756 Indian districts/state captials. However, we do have the actual numbers for each metric, and these are available for our registered users. To register, please click here.
Better than India Average
| Sr.No | Fields | India Average | Rank out of 756 | City / District Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Decadal Growth Rate (2011) (%, Census 2011) | 19 | 67th | 3687 |
| 2 | Dist. Formation Year | 2011 | 96th | 9569 |
Worse than India Average
| Sr.No | Fields | India Average | Worst Rank out of 756 | City / District Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sex-Ratio (1000) (%, Census 2011) | 950 | 142nd | 5535 |
| 2 | Population per sq. km. (Km, Census 2011) | 589 | 527th | 3072 |
The Data-Ranks below are numbered from 1 to 756 for each metric. The Indian census data is aggregated and shared for 756 geographies by the government at a regular frequency. We have shared the data-rank below for easy relative comparison between the 756 Indian districts/state captials. However, we do have the actual numbers for each metric, and these are available for our registered users. To register, please click here.
Better than India Average
| Sr.No | Fields | India Average | Rank out of 756 | City / District Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | # of Population (0-18) (No, Census 2011) | 139111 | 362nd | 10201 |
| 2 | # of No. of Schools (No, UDISE 2023) | 1950 | 245th | 6361 |
| 3 | # of Higher Education Enrolments % of Pop (No, UDISE 2023) | 2 | 16th | 7373 |
| 4 | # of UG Enrolments - Arts (No, AISHE 2021) | 12846 | 483rd | 2404 |
| 5 | # of UG Enrolments - Science (No, AISHE 2021) | 7886 | 530th | 7939 |
| 6 | # of UG Enrolments - Engg (No, AISHE 2021) | 3524 | 10th | 5615 |
| 7 | # of UG Enrolments - Law (No, AISHE 2021) | 613 | 460th | 4031 |
| 8 | # of UG Enrolments - Management (No, AISHE 2021) | 914 | 181st | 1419 |
| 9 | # of UG Enrolments - Teaching (No, AISHE 2021) | 1969 | 253rd | 1687 |
| 10 | # of UG Enrolments - Medical (No, AISHE 2021) | 459 | 611th | 5164 |
| 11 | # of PG Enrolments - Arts (No, AISHE 2021) | 1619 | 412th | 10699 |
| 12 | # of PG Enrolments - Science (No, AISHE 2021) | 1392 | 389th | 3800 |
| 13 | # of Universities (No, AISHE 2021) | 1 | 140th | 6808 |
| 14 | # of PG Enrolments - Engg (No, AISHE 2021) | 205 | 173rd | 2025 |
| 15 | # of PG Enrolments - Management (No, AISHE 2021) | 823 | 209th | 3922 |
| 16 | # of ITIS seats (No, AISHE 2021) | 4405 | 635th | 3328 |
| 17 | Population (18-24) (Number, 2023) | 222087 | 153rd | 1966 |
| 18 | Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in Higher Education (18-23 Years) (No, AISHE 2021) | 29 | 57th | 4965 |
| 19 | # of Colleges (No, AISHE 2021) | 58 | 529th | 5780 |
| 20 | # of Enrolment in Private and Government Colleges (No, AISHE 2021) | 40299 | 692nd | 5190 |
| 21 | # of Ph.D Enrolments (No, AISHE 2021) | 275 | 474th | 11000 |
| 22 | # of Master's Enrolment (No, AISHE 2021) | 6932 | 287th | 4062 |
| 23 | # of Bachelor's Enrolment (No, AISHE 2021) | 45972 | 514th | 4828 |
| 24 | # of UG Diploma Enrolments (No, AISHE 2021) | 342 | 708th | 9599 |
| 25 | # of Diploma (No, AISHE 2021) | 3736 | 664th | 4804 |
| 26 | # of Total Enrolments (No, AISHE 2021) | 50309 | 490th | 8887 |
The Data-Ranks below are numbered from 1 to 756 for each metric. The Indian census data is aggregated and shared for 756 geographies by the government at a regular frequency. We have shared the data-rank below for easy relative comparison between the 756 Indian districts/state captials. However, we do have the actual numbers for each metric, and these are available for our registered users. To register, please click here.
Better than India Average
| Sr.No | Fields | India Average | Rank out of 756 | City / District Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanctioned Police Force Number (NO, IPC 2023) | 3647 | 232nd | 6216 |
| 2 | Number of Police Stations (NO, IPC 2023) | 24 | 280th | 6857 |
| 3 | Number of Missing Persons (NO, IPC 2023) | 660 | 4th | 10061 |
| 4 | Crime/1000 Pop (Ratio, IPC 2023) | 2 | 180th | 6682 |
| 5 | Number of Cyber Crimes (NO, IPC 2023) | 168 | 466th | 4422 |
Worse than India Average
| Sr.No | Fields | India Average | Worst Rank out of 756 | City / District Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Number of Panchayats (Number , Census 2011) | 782 | 627th | 8975 |
| 2 | Murder/Lakh Pop (Ratio, IPC 2023) | 2 | 84th | 11242 |
| 3 | Number of Murders (NO, IPC 2023) | 35 | 393rd | 10413 |
| 4 | Number of IPC Crimes (NO, IPC 2023) | 4510 | 454th | 1814 |
The Data-Ranks below are numbered from 1 to 756 for each metric. The Indian census data is aggregated and shared for 756 geographies by the government at a regular frequency. We have shared the data-rank below for easy relative comparison between the 756 Indian districts/state captials. However, we do have the actual numbers for each metric, and these are available for our registered users. To register, please click here.
Better than India Average
| Sr.No | Fields | India Average | Rank out of 756 | City / District Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Number of Internet Connections (No, TRAI December 2025) | 441661 | 9th | 8711 |
| 2 | Number of Facebook Users. (Estimated Maximum)(No, April 2026) | 384620 | 610th | 8973 |
| 3 | English Speakers (Second Language + Third Language (No, Census 2011) | 165561 | 433rd | 9441 |
| 4 | Number of Instagram Users. (Estimated Minimum) | 347714 | 687th | 8281 |
| 5 | Linkedin Audience Size(No, Linkedin April, 2026) | 201256 | 651st | 3379 |
Worse than India Average
| Sr.No | Fields | India Average | Worst Rank out of 756 | City / District Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Urban Internet Pop/City Pop(%, TRAI December 2025) | 268 | 48th | 9639 |
| 2 | City FB Users % of City Literate Population(%, FB 2026) | 199 | 105th | 1626 |
The Data-Ranks below are numbered from 1 to 756 for each metric. The Indian census data is aggregated and shared for 756 geographies by the government at a regular frequency. We have shared the data-rank below for easy relative comparison between the 756 Indian districts/state captials. However, we do have the actual numbers for each metric, and these are available for our registered users. To register, please click here.
Better than India Average
| Sr.No | Fields | India Average | Rank out of 756 | City / District Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Script Pools # < 30, 000 | 1 | 41st | 6914 |
| 2 | Gurumukhi Script (Punjabi) | 11724 | 318th | 10437 |
| 3 | Devnagri Script (Hindi) | 141581 | 173rd | 3314 |
| 4 | DHQ Mother Tongue Population (No, Census 2011) | 262810 | 144th | 3908 |
| 5 | Literacy (%, Census 2023)Estd | 78 | 102nd | 1157 |
| 6 | English Multilingual Population | 50989 | 98th | 9980 |
Worse than India Average
| Sr.No | Fields | India Average | Worst Rank out of 756 | City / District Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gujarati Script | 27261 | 192nd | 7652 |
| 2 | Marathi Script | 29990 | 253rd | 7498 |
| 3 | Perso-Arabic Script (Urdu) | 28193 | 389th | 2557 |
| 4 | Bengali Script | 21988 | 518th | 2360 |
| 5 | Kannada Script | 16891 | 547th | 2222 |
| 6 | Latin Script (English) | 2269 | 609th | 8407 |
| 7 | Assamese Script | 4293 | 662nd | 2949 |
| 8 | Tamil Script | 31386 | 682nd | 5090 |
| 9 | Malayalam Script | 21493 | 703rd | 9189 |
| 10 | Odia Script | 5834 | 706th | 7150 |
| 11 | Telugu Script | 30635 | 714th | 8381 |
The Data-Ranks below are numbered from 1 to 756 for each metric. The Indian census data is aggregated and shared for 756 geographies by the government at a regular frequency. We have shared the data-rank below for easy relative comparison between the 756 Indian districts/state captials. However, we do have the actual numbers for each metric, and these are available for our registered users. To register, please click here.
Better than India Average
| Sr.No | Fields | India Average | Rank out of 756 | City / District Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Total Annual Newspaper Circulation (No, RNI 2022) | 670794 | 6th | 6984 |
| 2 | Number of Dailies or Magazines (No, RNI 2022) | 245 | 19th | 6220 |
Worse than India Average
| Sr.No | Fields | India Average | Worst Rank out of 756 | City / District Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Number of Theatres (No, BOC 2020) | 33 | 566th | 7159 |
The Data-Ranks below are numbered from 1 to 756 for each metric. The Indian census data is aggregated and shared for 756 geographies by the government at a regular frequency. We have shared the data-rank below for easy relative comparison between the 756 Indian districts/state captials. However, we do have the actual numbers for each metric, and these are available for our registered users. To register, please click here.
Better than India Average
| Sr.No | Fields | India Average | Rank out of 756 | City / District Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | # of Households that use LPG/PNG as fuel for Cooking | 97776 | 64th | 3125 |
| 2 | Number of households having latrine facility within the premises | 159246 | 102nd | 5133 |
| 3 | # of Households with Main source of Lighting as Electricity | 226023 | 153rd | 2496 |
| 4 | # of Households with Location of drinking water source within premises | 156578 | 123rd | 2927 |
| 5 | # of Households with 1 married couple | 232072 | 253rd | 8899 |
| 6 | Urbanization (% , Census 2011) | 27 | 74th | 9116 |
| 7 | Urban Population (Number , Census 2011) | 539511 | 103rd | 6364 |
| 8 | Number of households (Number , Census 2011) | 331150 | 259th | 6961 |
| 9 | Number of towns (Number , Census 2011) | 11 | 75th | 5771 |
Worse than India Average
| Sr.No | Fields | India Average | Worst Rank out of 756 | City / District Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | # of Households with Main source of Lighting as Solar Energy | 1514 | 299th | 8716 |
| 2 | # of Uninhabited Villages | 64 | 359th | 6117 |
| 3 | # of Inhabited Villages | 783 | 430th | 9333 |
The Data-Ranks below are numbered from 1 to 756 for each metric. The Indian census data is aggregated and shared for 756 geographies by the government at a regular frequency. We have shared the data-rank below for easy relative comparison between the 756 Indian districts/state captials. However, we do have the actual numbers for each metric, and these are available for our registered users. To register, please click here.
Better than India Average
| Sr.No | Fields | India Average | Rank out of 756 | City / District Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Informal Jobs(DHQ),2023 | 57714 | 147th | 5766 |
| 2 | Formal Jobs(Dist.),2023 | 25445 | 50th | 10081 |
| 3 | Formal Jobs(DHQ),2023 | 37722 | 51st | 7580 |
| 4 | State Govt Jobs(Formal) Dist.,2023 | 23727 | 49th | 3954 |
| 5 | State Govt Jobs(Formal) DHQ,2023 | 14287 | 29th | 9010 |
| 6 | # of Companies,2023 | 1934 | 61st | 9791 |
Worse than India Average
| Sr.No | Fields | India Average | Worst Rank out of 756 | City / District Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Informal Jobs(Dist.),2023 | 636719 | 426th | 4631 |
| 2 | Central PSU Jobs(Formal),2023 | 41363 | 721st | 8071 |
| 3 | Central Govt Jobs(Formal),2023 | 98872 | 732nd | 5373 |
LANGUAGES
City (District Capitals)/DHQ
Number Of Languages spoken by more then 30K Population : 2
BASIC DETAILS
| City (District Capitals)/DHQ
Population : |
: | 706,124 |
|---|---|---|
| City (District Capitals)/DHQ Population (Rank) |
: | 68th |
| District Area (km2) |
: | 3,088 |
| District Area (Rank) |
: | 420th |
| No.of Towns
in District |
: | 22 |
| No. of Villages
in District |
: | 748 |
Q - Why is all Prarang India comparative analysis being done for 756 Districts & their
respective
D.H.Q. (District Head Quarter) towns?
A - The Indian geography has historically been measured by " Districts". Today, it is
politically
managed by States & U.T.s ( Union Territories) but the unit of measurement ( Census
baseline)
continues to focus on the District, for over 150 years now. " All India" thus is a sum of the
district
parts i.e. sum of 756 districts currently ( which were 640 districts only, when the last Census
took
place in 2011). Contrary to popular perception, most data being reported at a State & U.T.
level, is
not being aggregated from underlying data at an urban (towns) & rural(villages) level. India
has
approx. 9000 towns & 600000 villages, segregated into 756 districts, each with its
respective
DHQ
(District Head Quarter) town. Except for the largest 20 towns ( Metropolitan agglomerations)
where
some detailed data is gathered by the Central Government census, only basic demographic details
are available for India's cities. Detailed survey results of the District are the most important
data
points, used to model & estimate the City & State level information in India. The 756
DHQ (
District
Head Quarter) towns & 8 Union Territories, are the important Urban metrics available in
India,
for
comparative analysis. Big data of a big & diverse country.
