All Information About Vikas Nagar Subdistrict
Detailed information about Vikas Nagar Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Vikas Nagar is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Dehradun District of Uttarakhand State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Vikas Nagar - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 303 |
| District | Dehradun |
| Census Code 2011 | 303 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 88 |
| Number of Villages | 146 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Tehri Garhwal (Code: 29) |
| Assembly Constituency | Sahaspur (Code: 340) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Sahaspur | Sahdev Singh Pundir ( 2022) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2027 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Vikas Nagar Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
317,482
M: 166,452
F: 151,030 |
| Rural |
265,023
M: 138,565
F: 126,458 |
| Urban |
52,459
M: 27,887
F: 24,572 |
Number of Households: 62,160
Population Distribution
Total: 317,482 (Male: 166,452, Female: 151,030)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 43,489 (Male: 22,622, Female: 20,867)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 39,310 (Male: 20,687, Female: 18,623)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 28,533 (Male: 15,043, Female: 13,490)
Literate Population
Total: 213,722 (Male: 121,438, Female: 92,284)
Illiterate Population
Total: 103,760 (Male: 45,014, Female: 58,746)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 99,719 (Male: 82,773, Female: 16,946)
Main Workers
Total: 80,364 (Male: 68,843, Female: 11,521)
Marginal Workers
Total: 19,355 (Male: 13,930, Female: 5,425)
Non-Workers
Total: 217,763 (Male: 83,679, Female: 134,084)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 11,612 (Male: 9,236, Female: 2,376)
- Agricultural Laborers: 9,843 (Male: 8,442, Female: 1,401)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,663 (Male: 2,102, Female: 561)
- Other Workers: 56,246 (Male: 49,063, Female: 7,183)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 2,035 (Male: 889, Female: 1,146)
- Agricultural Laborers: 7,650 (Male: 5,673, Female: 1,977)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,202 (Male: 608, Female: 594)
- Other Workers: 8,468 (Male: 6,760, Female: 1,708)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Vikas Nagar Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
317,482
M: 166,452
F: 151,030 |
| Rural |
265,023
M: 138,565
F: 126,458 |
| Urban |
52,459
M: 27,887
F: 24,572 |
Number of Households: 62,160
Population Distribution
Total: 317,482 (Male: 166,452, Female: 151,030)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 43,489 (Male: 22,622, Female: 20,867)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 39,310 (Male: 20,687, Female: 18,623)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 28,533 (Male: 15,043, Female: 13,490)
Literate Population
Total: 213,722 (Male: 121,438, Female: 92,284)
Illiterate Population
Total: 103,760 (Male: 45,014, Female: 58,746)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 99,719 (Male: 82,773, Female: 16,946)
Main Workers
Total: 80,364 (Male: 68,843, Female: 11,521)
Marginal Workers
Total: 19,355 (Male: 13,930, Female: 5,425)
Non-Workers
Total: 217,763 (Male: 83,679, Female: 134,084)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 11,612 (Male: 9,236, Female: 2,376)
- Agricultural Laborers: 9,843 (Male: 8,442, Female: 1,401)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,663 (Male: 2,102, Female: 561)
- Other Workers: 56,246 (Male: 49,063, Female: 7,183)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 2,035 (Male: 889, Female: 1,146)
- Agricultural Laborers: 7,650 (Male: 5,673, Female: 1,977)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,202 (Male: 608, Female: 594)
- Other Workers: 8,468 (Male: 6,760, Female: 1,708)
Grampanchayat List of Vikas Nagar Tehsil/Taluka
Vikas Nagar Tehsil comprises 88 Gram Panchayats and 146 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Vikas Nagar. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Vikas Nagar
Vikas Nagar is located in the Dehradun District of Uttarakhand State, India.
Vikas Nagar Tehsil has 146 villages.
Vikas Nagar has a total of 88 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Vikas Nagar is 317,482.
In Vikas Nagar, there are 166,452 males and 151,030 females.
There are 43,489 children in Vikas Nagar, comprising 22,622 males and 20,867 females.
In Vikas Nagar, the literate population is 213,722 (121,438 males and 92,284 females). The illiterate population is 103,760 (45,014 males and 58,746 females).