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  • CM: Pushkar Singh Dhami
  • BJP
  • 13 districts

Latest state brief

From 15 November 2026

State Overview

Seasonal weather alerts for rain and snowfall coincide with the winter closure of major shrines across higher-altitude districts. Meanwhile, authorities have advanced regional preparations for upcoming religious gatherings and expanded medical education capacity.

Key Issues Across Uttarakhand

  1. Confirmed

    Uttarakhand medical education capacity reached 1,700 seats following the opening of three new government medical colleges.

  2. Confirmed

    The doors of Kedarnath Dham closed for the winter season, accompanying heavy snowfall in higher elevations.

  3. Official statement

    The Chief Minister announced development initiatives and fund allocations for Kumbh Mela 2027 preparations.

Positive Developments

The opening of three new government medical colleges successfully expanded the state's medical education capacity.

Citizen Action

Monitor district disaster management updates and official meteorological advisories before planning travel through snow-affected or high-altitude areas.

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Districts of Uttarakhand13

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District data

Population

Largest first

Population by district. Largest first. Values in people.
DistrictChartpeople
Haridwar1.89 M
Dehradun1.70 M
Udham Singh Nagar1.65 M
Nainital955 K
Pauri Garhwal687 K
Almora621 K
Tehri Garhwal618 K
Pithoragarh483 K
Chamoli391 K
Uttarkashi330 K
Bageshwar259 K
Champawat259 K

Literacy rate

Percentage of people who can read and write

State average: 79.8
Literacy rate by district. Percentage of people who can read and write. Values in percent.
DistrictChartpercent
Dehradun85%
Nainital84%
Pithoragarh83%
Chamoli82%
Pauri Garhwal82%
Rudraprayag82%
Almora81%
Bageshwar80%
Champawat78%
Tehri Garhwal76%
Uttarkashi76%
Haridwar74%

Sex ratio

Females per 1,000 males · the line marks parity

State average: 1018.6Parity: 1000
Sex ratio by district. Females per 1,000 males · the line marks parity. Values in females per 1,000 males.
DistrictChartfemales per 1,000 males
Almora1143
Bageshwar1117
Rudraprayag1115
Pauri Garhwal1103
Tehri Garhwal1092
Pithoragarh1032
Chamoli1020
Champawat1005
Uttarkashi958
Nainital954
Udham Singh Nagar921
Dehradun902

Census data. Unchanged between censuses.