As of the last official Census of India in 2011, the Kullu Municipal Council had a population of 18,536, though the greater urban agglomeration and floating tourist/migrant population make the town feel significantly larger.
* **Demographics:** The population is fairly evenly split between males and females, with a slight male majority typical of Indian urban centers. * **Ethnicity and Religion:** The vast majority of the population follows Hinduism, with deep devotion to local animistic and Vedic deities (Devtas). There are minority communities of Buddhists (including Tibetan refugees), Muslims, and Sikhs. * **Language:** Hindi is the official and most widely spoken language. However, Kulluvi (a Pahari language) is the primary native tongue used in daily and familial communication. * **Education:** The town boasts a high literacy rate of over 85%, well above the national average, reflecting Himachal Pradesh's strong state-wide emphasis on public education.
