Mewat District Population 2011–2025: Religion | Sex Ratio | Literacy
Quick Overview of Mewat (Nuh) District Census 2021
- Estimated Population (2025): 1,241,760 – 1,570,000 (12.4 – 15.7 Lakhs)
- Population (2011): 1,089,263 (5,71,162 males, 5,18,101 females)
- Projected Population (2026): 1,340,079
- Area: 1,507 km² (Wikipedia: 1,860 km²)
- Density: 723/km² (2011), ~729/km² (Wikipedia)
- Sex Ratio: 907 females / 1000 males
- Child Sex Ratio (0-6): 906
- Literacy Rate (2011): 54.08%, Male: 69.94%, Female: 36.60%
- Urban Share: 11.39% (1,24,106), Rural Share: 88.61% (9,65,157)
- Scheduled Caste Count: 75,251 (6.91%)
- Scheduled Tribe Count: 0
- Child Population (0-6): 248,128 (22.78%)
- Dominant Language (2011): Hindi (36.17%), Mewati (34.75%), Urdu (25.76%), Haryanvi (2.84%)
Population Projection & Historic Growth (1901–2036)
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation (%) | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 167,539 | — | — | 87,950 | 79,590 |
| 1911 | 146,094 | -21,445 | -12.8% | 77,800 | 68,300 |
| 1921 | 136,085 | -10,009 | -6.85% | 73,240 | 62,845 |
| 1931 | 148,756 | 12,671 | 9.31% | 80,020 | 68,740 |
| 1941 | 171,014 | 22,258 | 14.96% | 90,960 | 80,054 |
| 1951 | 184,705 | 13,691 | 8.01% | 97,610 | 87,095 |
| 1961 | 239,352 | 54,647 | 29.59% | 126,000 | 113,000 |
| 1971 | 320,670 | 81,318 | 33.97% | 170,000 | 150,670 |
| 1981 | 392,173 | 71,503 | 22.30% | 208,000 | 184,173 |
| 1991 | 539,299 | 147,126 | 37.51% | 288,000 | 251,299 |
| 2001 | 785,594 | 246,295 | 45.67% | 415,947 | 369,647 |
| 2011 | 1,089,263 | 303,669 | 37.93% | 571,162 | 518,101 |
| 2025 (Est.) | 1,241,760-1,570,000 | 21.7-44.1% | 651,125 | 590,635 | |
| 2036 (Proj.) | 1,474,338 | 35.3% | 760,893 | 713,445 |
Religion-wise Population (2011 & 2025 Projected)
| Religion | Population 2011 | % (2011) | 2025 Projected Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 862,647 | 79.20 | 983,418 |
| Hindu | 221,846 | 20.37 | 252,904 |
| Christian | 1,235 | 0.11 | 1,408 |
| Sikh | 592 | 0.05 | 675 |
| Buddhist | 516 | 0.05 | 588 |
| Jain | 1,453 | 0.13 | 1,656 |
| Not Stated/Others | 974 | 0.09 | 1,106 |
Urban & Rural Demographics (2011)
| Description | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|
| Population (%) | 88.61 | 11.39 |
| Total Population | 965,157 | 124,106 |
| Male Population | 506,086 | 65,076 |
| Female Population | 459,071 | 59,030 |
| Sex Ratio | 907 | 907 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 908 | 890 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 225,069 | 23,059 |
| Male Child (0-6) | 117,967 | 12,201 |
| Female Child (0-6) | 107,102 | 10,858 |
| Average Literacy | 51.99% | 69.42% |
| Male Literacy | 68.56% | 80.09% |
| Female Literacy | 33.71% | 57.71% |
Literacy Rate By Religion (2011)
| Religion | Average Literacy (%) | Male Literacy (%) | Female Literacy (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 48.47 | 65.93 | 29.33 |
| Hindu | 73.36 | 83.62 | 61.85 |
| Jain | 94.77 | 97.04 | 92.16 |
| Christian | 48.24 | 64.10 | 29.63 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) & Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
| Category | Total | % of Total | Male | Female | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 75,251 | 6.91% | 39,743 | 35,508 | 894 |
| ST | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | — |
Child Population (0-6 years, 2011)
| Age Group | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 Years | 248,128 | 130,168 | 117,960 |
Languages Spoken (2011)
- Hindi: 36.17%
- Mewati: 34.75%
- Urdu: 25.76%
- Haryanvi: 2.84%
Workforce (2011)
- Total Workers: 289,964 (~26.62% of population)
- Male Workers: 224,642
- Female Workers: 65,322
District Area, Households, Cities, Villages & Density
- Area: 1,507 km² (Wikipedia: 1,860 km²)
- Density: 723/km²
- Number of Towns: 8
- Number of Villages: 439 (Wikipedia: 431 after reorganization)
- Number of Households: 160,280
- Main City: Nuh
- Towns: Ferozepur Jhirka, Pinangwan, Punahana, Nagina, Taoru
- Notable Villages: Ghasera, Khanpur Ghati, Sultanpur-Punahana, Sudaka, Salaheri, Shikrawa
Sub-districts, Tehsils, Blocks & Assembly Constituencies
| Sub-district/Tehsil/Block |
|---|
| Nuh |
| Ferozepur Jhirka |
| Punahana |
| Taoru |
| Nagina (Sub-tehsil + Block) |
| Indri (Block) |
| Pinangwan (Block) |
- Assembly Constituencies: Nuh, Ferozepur Jhirka, Punahana
Historic Religion Data
| Year | Islam (%) | Hinduism (%) | Others (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 67.42% | 32.3% | 0.29% |
| 2017 | 79.2% | 20.37% | 0.44% |
FAQ
- What is the population of Mewat (Nuh) in 2025?
Estimated between 12.4 and 15.7 lakhs depending on growth rate and projection. - What is the largest religion group?
Muslims (79.2%), then Hindus (20.37%). - What is the overall literacy rate and gender gap?
54.08% overall; males 69.94%, females 36.60%. - How many towns and villages?
8 towns, 439 villages (Wikipedia: 431 current villages). - Main languages spoken?
Hindi, Mewati, Urdu, Haryanvi. - SC/ST counts?
SC: 75,251 (6.91%), ST: 0. - Workforce as %?
26.62% (289,964) out of total population. - Major taluks/subdistricts?
Nuh, Ferozepur Jhirka, Punahana, Taoru, Nagina (sub-tehsil), Indri, Pinangwan. - What is the sex ratio?
907 females per 1000 males (2011), same urban/rural. - How is Mewat's population growing?
Average decadal growth rate ~20%, historic spikes (45.6% in 2001).