Ambala District Census 2021–2025: Population, Literacy, Sex Ratio, ST/SC, Urban/Rural, Religion, City/Taluka
Ambala District Haryana Census 2025/2011 – Population, Growth, Religion, Sex Ratio, Literacy, SC/ST, Rural/Urban, Language, Tehsil/Taluk Data
Quick Overview of Ambala District Census 2021 (Projected and Actual)
- Estimated Population (2025): 1,260,000–1,373,046 (12.6–13.7 lakhs)
- Male (2025): ~723,000
- Female (2025): ~650,000
- Population (2011): 1,128,350 (5.99L males, 5.30L females)
- Sex Ratio: 885 females / 1000 males (2011)
- Child Sex Ratio: 810 (2011)
- Literacy Rate: 81.75% overall (Male: 87.34%, Female: 75.50%)
- Density: 717 per sq.km (2011)
- Area: 1,574 sq.km
- Urban share: 44.38%, Rural share: 55.62%
- Scheduled Caste Population: 296,246 (26.25%)
- Scheduled Tribe: 0
- Child Population (0-6): 127,689 (11.32% of total, 70,541 boys, 57,148 girls)
- Main Languages (2011): Hindi (84.57%), Punjabi (10.95%), Haryanvi (2.72%)
- Main Cities: Ambala (MC), Ambala Sadar (MC), Naraingarh, Shahzadpur, Barara, Mullana
Historic Population Growth Trends (1901–2036)
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation (%) | Male | Female |
|---|
| 1901 | 330,735 | – | – | 183,000 | 148,000 |
| 1911 | 277,417 | -53,318 | -16.1% | 158,000 | 119,000 |
| 1921 | 258,229 | -19,188 | -6.91% | 145,000 | 113,000 |
| 1931 | 297,802 | 39,573 | +15.32% | 167,000 | 131,000 |
| 1941 | 339,882 | 42,080 | +14.13% | 189,000 | 151,000 |
| 1951 | 365,383 | 25,501 | +7.50% | 202,000 | 163,000 |
| 1961 | 453,581 | 88,198 | +24.13% | 248,000 | 205,000 |
| 1971 | 539,297 | 85,716 | +18.90% | 287,000 | 253,000 |
| 1981 | 659,385 | 120,088 | +22.26% | 347,000 | 313,000 |
| 1991 | 806,482 | 147,097 | +22.30% | 424,000 | 383,000 |
| 2001 | 1,014,411 | 207,929 | +25.78% | 543,000 | 471,000 |
| 2011 | 1,128,350 | 113,939 | +11.23% | 598,703 | 529,647 |
| 2025 (Proj) | 1,373,046 | 244,696 | +21.69% | 723,000 | 650,000 |
| 2036 (Proj) | 1,527,243 | 398,893 | +35.35% | 798,000 | 730,000 |
Religion-wise Population (2011 & 2025 Projection)
| Religion | 2011 Population | % | 2025 Est. Population |
|---|
| Hindu | 955,096 | 84.65% | 1,088,809 |
| Sikh | 138,202 | 12.25% | 157,550 |
| Muslim | 22,143 | 1.96% | 25,243 |
| Jain | 4,845 | 0.43% | 5,523 |
| Christian | 3,705 | 0.33% | 4,224 |
| Buddhist | 381 | 0.03% | 434 |
| Others/Not Stated | 3,978 | 0.35% | 4,535 |
Urban & Rural Demographics (2011)
| Description | Rural | Urban |
|---|
| Population (%) | 55.62 % | 44.38 % |
| Total Population | 627,576 | 500,774 |
| Male Population | 331,703 | 267,000 |
| Female Population | 295,873 | 233,774 |
| Sex Ratio | 892 | 876 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 795 | 832 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 74,425 | 53,264 |
| Male Child (0-6) | 41,467 | 29,074 |
| Female Child (0-6) | 32,958 | 24,190 |
| Average Literacy | 77.13 % | 87.46 % |
| Male Literacy | 84.17 % | 91.21 % |
| Female Literacy | 69.36 % | 83.20 % |
Literacy Rate By Religion (2011)
| Religion | Average Literacy (%) | Male Literacy (%) | Female Literacy (%) |
|---|
| Hindu | 81.21 | 86.91 | 74.8 |
| Sikh | 86.65 | 91.46 | 81.46 |
| Muslim | 67.78 | 75.47 | 59.1 |
| Jain | 97.48 | 98.55 | 96.28 |
Urban Agglomerations & Cities (2011)
| City Name | 2011 Population | 2025 Est. Population |
|---|
| Ambala (Municipal Council) | 195,153 | 222,474 |
| Ambala Sadar (Municipal Council) | 103,093 | 117,526 |
| Other towns | Barara, Shahzadpur, Naraingarh, Mullana, Saha | — |
Subdistricts / Tehsil / Blocks
- Tehsils: Ambala, Ambala Cantt, Barara, Mullana, Saha, Shahzadpur, Naraingarh
- Blocks: Ambala, Ambala Cantt, Barara, Naraingarh
- Villages: 470
- Towns: 15
- Main Villages/Towns: Badhauli, Barara, Harbon, Kardhan, Kurali, Mullana, Sountli
Scheduled Castes (SC) & Scheduled Tribes (ST)
| Category | Total | % of Population | Male | Female |
| SC | 296,246 | 26.25% | 156,874 | 139,372 |
| ST | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Child Population (0-6 years)
| Age Group | Total | Male | Female |
|---|
| 0–6 Years | 127,689 | 70,541 | 57,148 |
Languages Spoken (2011)
- Hindi: 84.57%
- Punjabi: 10.95%
- Haryanvi: 2.72%
Workforce (2011)
- Total Workers: 372,139 (~32.98% of population)
- Male Workers: 320,120
- Female Workers: 52,019
Households, Area & Density
- Number of Households: 224,334
- Area: 1,574 sq.km
- Density: 717 per sq.km (2011)
Administrative and Political Divisions
- Ambala Lok Sabha Constituency (SC-reserved): Includes Ambala City, Ambala Cantt, Mulana, Naraingarh
- Two Subdivisions: Ambala, Naraingarh
FAQ
- What is Ambala's population in 2025?
13.7 lakh (approx.), with about 723,000 males and 650,000 females projected.
- What is the overall literacy rate?
81.75% (2011), with male at 87.34% and female at 75.50%.
- How many towns and villages?
15 towns, 470 villages.
- Main SC/ST counts?
SC: 296,246 (26.25%), ST: 0.
- Which religion has the largest population?
Hindu (84.65%), Sikh (12.25%), Muslim (1.96%); projections show similar ranking in 2025.
- Main languages?
Hindi, Punjabi, Haryanvi.
- How is the sex ratio?
885 overall (2011), better in rural (892) than urban (876).
- Workforce profile?
32.98% (372,139 people), mostly male.
- Key towns?
Ambala City, Ambala Cantt, Naraingarh, Shahzadpur, Barara, Mullana, Saha.
- Main blocks and tehsils?
Ambala, Ambala Cantt, Barara, Naraingarh, Mullana, Saha, Shahzadpur.