Dehradun district is located in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. It has a total population of over 1.6 million as of 2011, with 53% males and 47% females. Literacy rates are the highest in the state at 84%, though the sex ratio is lower than average. The district economy is driven by agriculture, with over 13% of workers being cultivators and 7% agricultural laborers. Other major employment includes the secondary and tertiary sectors. Population growth has been high, increasing by 32% between 2001-2011, with urban areas growing faster than rural areas. Chakrata block has the highest male workforce participation while Vikasnagar is the lowest.