Gurgaon District Census 2021–2025: Population, Literacy, Sex Ratio, ST/SC, Urban/Rural, Religion, City/Taluka
Gurgaon District Haryana Census 2025/2011 – Population, Growth, Religion, Sex Ratio, Literacy, SC/ST, Rural/Urban, Language, Tehsil/Taluk Data
Quick Overview: Gurgaon District Census 2021
- Estimated Population (2025): 1,726,452 to 2,910,000
- 2011 Census Population: 1,514,432
- Area: 1,258 sq km
- Density (2011): 1,204 people/sq km
- Sex Ratio (2011): 854 females/1000 males (lowest in Haryana)
- Literacy Rate (2011): 84.70% (Male: 90.46%, Female: 77.98%)
- Urban Population (2011): 1,042,253 (68.82%)
- Rural Population (2011): 472,179 (31.18%)
- Households (2011): ~1,111,116
- SC Population (2011): Not specified
- ST Population: 0
- Child Population (0–6): 202,602 (13.38%)
- Villages (2011): ~262
- Major Language: Hindi, Haryanvi
Historic & Projected Population (2001–2031)
| Year |
Population |
Male |
Female |
Growth (%) |
Density (per sq km) |
| 2001 | 870,539 | 470,504 | 400,035 | +44.15 | 716 |
| 2011 | 1,514,432 | 816,690 | 697,742 | +73.96 | 1,204 |
| 2021 | 2,460,000 | --- | --- | Projected | --- |
| 2025 | 2,910,000 | --- | --- | Projected | --- |
| 2026 | 2,990,000 | --- | --- | Projected | --- |
| 2031 | 3,260,000 | --- | --- | Projected | --- |
Religion-wise Population (2011, 2025 Projection)
| Religion |
2011 Population |
2011 % |
2025 Estimate |
| Hindu | 1,408,801 | 93.03% | 1,606,033 |
| Muslim | 70,842 | 4.68% | 80,760 |
| Christian | 9,725 | 0.64% | 11,087 |
| Sikh | 15,097 | 1.00% | 17,211 |
| Buddhist | 944 | 0.06% | 1,076 |
| Jain | 7,451 | 0.49% | 8,494 |
| Others | 254 | 0.02% | 290 |
| Not Stated | 1,318 | 0.09% | 1,503 |
City List & Population (2011, 2025 Projection)
| City Name |
Population (2011) |
Male |
Female |
2025 Estimate |
| Gurgaon (Municipal Corporation) |
876,969 |
475,032 |
401,937 |
999,745 |
| Gurgaon (Urban Agglomeration) |
902,112 |
488,251 |
413,861 |
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Urban/Rural Area Breakdown (2011)
| Description |
Rural |
Urban |
| Population (%) | 31.18 | 68.82 |
| Total Population | 472,179 | 1,042,253 |
| Male Population | 251,462 | 565,228 |
| Female Population | 220,717 | 477,025 |
| Sex Ratio | 878 | 844 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 801 | 845 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 67,473 | 135,129 |
| Male Child (0-6) | 37,469 | 73,236 |
| Female Child (0-6) | 30,004 | 61,893 |
| Child Percentage (0-6) | 14.29% | 12.97% |
| Average Literacy | 80.08% | 86.76% |
| Male Literacy | 89.86% | 90.73% |
| Female Literacy | 69.11% | 82.06% |
Detailed Literacy, Sex Ratio, and Child Population (2011)
| Category |
2011 |
2001 |
| Average Literacy (%) |
84.70 |
78.50 |
| Male Literacy (%) |
90.46 |
88.00 |
| Female Literacy (%) |
77.98 |
67.50 |
| Sex Ratio (females/1000 males) |
854 |
850 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) |
830 |
806 |
| Child Population (0–6) |
202,602 |
144,640 |
Child Population & Houseless (2011)
- Total Child Population (0-6): 202,602 (13.38%)
- Boys: 110,705 (2011)
- Girls: 91,897 (2011)
- Houseless Population: 2,369 (539 families)
FAQs: Gurgaon District Census
- What is the population of Gurgaon district as per 2011 census?
1,514,432
- What is the estimated population for 2025?
Ranging from 1,726,452 to 2,910,000
- What is the sex ratio?
854 (lowest in Haryana, 2011 census)
- What is the average literacy rate?
84.70% (2011)
- How many people live in urban vs rural areas?
Urban: 1,042,253 (68.82%), Rural: 472,179 (31.18%) as per 2011
- What is the main religion?
Hindu (93.03%), then Muslim (4.68%)
- What is the population density?
1,204 persons/sq km (2011)
- What are the key literacy rates (male/female)?
Male: 90.46%, Female: 77.98% (2011)
- How many towns and villages are in Gurgaon?
~262 villages, main urban: Gurgaon Municipal Corporation
- What is the child sex ratio?
830 (2011), improved from 806 (2001)
- What is the major language?
Hindi (official), Haryanvi local dialect