Top Cities in Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand, a northern Indian state known for its natural beauty, is home to several vibrant cities. Dehradun is the state capital and the largest city with an estimated population of 1.2 million people. 

Haridwar, situated on the banks of the holy river Ganges, is another important city with an estimated population of around 350,000 people. It is a major pilgrimage center and attracts millions of visitors every year. Nainital, a popular hill station and tourist destination, has an estimated population of around 42,000 people.

Other notable cities in Uttarakhand include Rishikesh, Almora, and Haldwani, with estimated populations of around 75,000, 35,000, and 156,000 people respectively.

also read about the Population of Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand Cities by Population

# City Population Metropolitan
1 Dehradun 569,578 714,223
2 Haridwar 228,832 310,562
3 Haldwani and Kathgodam 156,078 232,060
4 Rudrapur 140,857 154,485
5 Kashipur 121,623 121,623
6 Roorkee 118,200 273,502
7 Rishikesh 70,499 102,138
8 Nainital 42,000  –
9 Almora 35,513  –

Source: Census 2011 

Top Cities in Uttarakhand by population 2024

Rajeev Rana

Rajeev Rana loves reading about history and demography and has been writing on these topics for five years. While not a certified expert, he has a deep understanding of demography in India. Rajeev contributes to several websites and has extensive knowledge of the Delhi NCR area.