Dehradun is a State Capital as well as the District Headquarter.
The urbanization level in the state is highest in the vicinity, with 3 other major urban centres,
Mussoorie, Hardwar and Rishikesh located within 30-50 Km range.
Population (After Pariseman 2018) 8,03,983 Source: Nagar Nigam Dehradun
Dehradun's 2024 population is now estimated at 1,016,402 Source: World Population Review
Average/ day visiting the city 20,000 Source: Nagar Nigam Dehradun
Average/ day staying in night 2,000 Source: Nagar Nigam Dehradun
Number of Wards 100 Source: Nagar Nigam Dehradun
Municipal Area (in sq. km.) 196.48 Source: Nagar Nigam Dehradun
Number of Household 1,67,577 Source: Nagar Nigam Dehradun
Dehradun's 2024 population is now estimated at 1,016,402. In 1950, the population
of Dehradun was 138,734. Dehradun has grown by 24,526 in the last year, which represents
a 2.47% annual [Link] population estimates and projections come from the latest
revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects. These estimates represent the Urban
agglomeration of Dehradun, which typically includes Dehradun's population in addition to
adjacent suburban areas.
Waste Solid Waste
Gap in Service
Year Population Generation Treatment/day (MT)
(MT)
(MT)/day Capacity
2011 5,74,840 229 250 21
2024 8,03,983 450 450 -200
2031 1,016,402 550 550 -300
Waste Solid Waste
Gap in Service
Year Population Generation Treatment/day
(MT)
(MT)/day (MT) Capacity
2011 5,74,840 229 250 21
2023 8,03,983 450 450 -200
2031 10,16,402 550 550 -300