Rohtak District Census 2021–2025: Population, Literacy, Sex Ratio, ST/SC, Urban/Rural, Religion, City/Taluka
Rohtak District Haryana Census 2025/2011 – Population, Growth, Religion, Sex Ratio, Literacy, SC/ST, Rural/Urban, Language, Tehsil/Taluk Data
Quick Overview of Rohtak District Census 2021 (Estimated & Actual)
- Estimated Population (2025): 1,210,000 – 1,291,339 (~12.1 – 12.91 lakh)
- Population (2011): 1,061,204 (Males: 568,479; Females: 492,725)
- Projected Population (2036): 1,436,359
- Area: 1,745 sq.km
- Density (2011): 608 per sq.km
- Sex Ratio: 867 (2011), 2025 projection: ~880
- Child Sex Ratio (0–6): 820 (2011)
- Literacy Rate: 80.22% (2011), Males: 87.65%, Females: 71.72%
- SC Population: 216,889 (20.44%), ST: 0
- Child Population (0–6): 129,330 (12.19%)
- Urban Share: 42.04% (446,164); Rural Share: 57.96% (615,040)
- No. of towns: 5; Villages: 143; Households: 206,988
- Largest City: Rohtak (MC), 2011: 374,292; 2025 est.: 426,693
- Languages (2011): Haryanvi (76.94%), Hindi (17.87%), Punjabi (3.95%)
Projected and Historic Population Growth
| Year | Population | Growth (%) | Male | Female |
| 1901 | 262,040 | — | 139,000 | 123,000 |
| 1911 | 226,051 | -13.7% | 122,000 | 104,000 |
| 1921 | 243,695 | +7.8% | 132,000 | 112,000 |
| 1931 | 254,606 | +4.4% | 137,000 | 118,000 |
| 1941 | 301,394 | +18.4% | 157,000 | 144,000 |
| 1951 | 343,962 | +14.1% | 183,000 | 161,000 |
| 1961 | 433,167 | +25.9% | 230,000 | 203,000 |
| 1971 | 545,879 | +26.0% | 291,000 | 255,000 |
| 1981 | 659,644 | +20.8% | 353,000 | 307,000 |
| 1991 | 776,966 | +17.8% | 420,000 | 357,000 |
| 2001 | 940,128 | +21.0% | 509,038 | 431,090 |
| 2011 | 1,061,204 | +12.9% | 568,479 | 492,725 |
| 2025 est. | 1,291,339 | +21.7% (2011–25) | 687,000 | 605,000 |
| 2036 est. | 1,436,359 | +35.4% (2011–36) | 757,319 | 678,912 |
Religion-wise Population (2011 & 2025 est.)
| Religion |
Pop. (2011) |
% (2011) |
Pop. (2025 est.) |
| Hindu | 1,043,887 | 98.37% | 1,190,031 |
| Muslim | 8,185 | 0.77% | 9,331 |
| Sikh | 3,916 | 0.37% | 4,464 |
| Jain | 3,491 | 0.33% | 3,980 |
| Christian | 732 | 0.07% | 834 |
| Buddhist | 200 | 0.02% | 228 |
| Other/Not Stated | 793 | 0.08% | 904 |
Urban & Rural Demographics (2011)
| Description | Rural | Urban |
|---|
| Population (%) | 57.96% | 42.04% |
| Total Population | 615,040 | 446,164 |
| Male Population | 332,034 | 236,445 |
| Female Population | 283,006 | 209,719 |
| Sex Ratio | 853 | 887 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 822 | 818 |
| Child Population (0–6) | 77,793 | 51,537 |
| Average Literacy | 76.81% | 84.87% |
| Male Literacy | 86.01% | 89.95% |
| Female Literacy | 66.08% | 79.20% |
Literacy & Sex Ratio By Religion (2011)
| Religion | Literacy(%) | Male Literacy(%) | Female Literacy(%) | Sex Ratio |
| Hindu | 80.25 | 87.72 | 71.7 | 867 |
| Muslim | 63.18 | 71.91 | 52.76 | 852 |
| Sikh | 89.32 | 90.69 | 87.75 | 867 |
| Jain | 96.88 | 97.99 | 95.69 | 922 |
Scheduled Caste (SC) & Scheduled Tribe (ST) Data (2011)
| Category | Total | % of Pop. | Male | Female | Sex Ratio |
|---|
| SC | 216,889 | 20.44% | 115,573 | 101,316 | 877 |
| ST | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | — |
Child Population (0–6 years, 2011)
| Age Group | Total | Male | Female |
|---|
| 0–6 Years | 129,330 | 71,041 | 58,289 |
City & Towns (2011)
| City Name | 2011 Population | 2025 Est. Population |
|---|
| Rohtak (Municipal Council) | 374,292 | 426,693 |
- Other towns: Meham, Kalanaur, Sampla, Lakhan Majra
Subdistricts / Tehsils
| Tehsil/Subdistrict | Main Blocks/Villages |
|---|
| Rohtak | Rohtak, Kalanaur, Sampla |
| Meham | Meham, Lakhan Majra |
- Villages: Assan, Gandhra, Chiri, Morkheri, Rithal, etc. (Total: 143)
- Assembly Constituencies: Rohtak, Meham, Kalanaur (SC), Sampla
Languages Spoken
- Haryanvi: 76.94%
- Hindi: 17.87%
- Punjabi: 3.95%
- Saraiki: Minor (migrants)
Workforce (2011)
- Total Workers: 345,967 (32.6% of population)
- Male Workers: 272,646
- Female Workers: 73,321
Area, Households, Cities & Villages
- Area: 1,745 sq.km
- Density: 608/km² (2011)
- Number of Towns: 5
- Number of Villages: 143
- Households: 206,988
Historical Religion Data
| Year |
Hindu (%) |
Islam (%) |
Sikh (%) |
Jain (%) |
Christian (%) |
Total Population |
| 1881 | 84.7 | 14.36 | 0.03 | 0.9 | 0.01 | 553,609 |
| 1891 | 84.67 | 14.48 | 0.03 | 0.81 | 0.01 | 590,475 |
| 1901 | 84.63 | 14.54 | 0.01 | 0.81 | 0.01 | 630,672 |
| 1911 | 83.21 | 15.9 | 0.03 | 0.81 | 0.06 | 541,489 |
| 1941 | 81.42 | 17.11 | 0.07 | 0.79 | 0.6 | 805,621 |
| 2011 | 98.37 | 0.77 | 0.37 | 0.33 | 0.07 | 1,061,204 |
FAQ
- What is Rohtak’s population in 2025?
Estimated at 1,210,000 – 1,291,339 (~12.1 – 12.91 lakh).
- What’s the sex ratio?
867 (2011), projected 880+ by 2025; Urban: 887, Rural: 853.
- How many towns and villages?
5 towns, 143 villages.
- Main religions?
Hindu (98.37%), Muslim (0.77%), Sikh (0.37%), Jain (0.33%), Christian (0.07%), others.
- Main SC/ST counts?
SC: 216,889 (20.44%), ST: 0.
- Main subdistricts?
Rohtak, Meham; blocks: Kalanaur, Sampla, Lakhan Majra.
- Literacy rate?
80.22% overall; males 87.65%, females 71.72% (2011).
- Languages spoken?
Haryanvi (77%), Hindi (18%), Punjabi (4%).
- How fast growing?
12.88% (2001–11), estimated 21.7% (2011–25), 35.35% (2011–36).
- Main cities?
Rohtak MC (374,292 in 2011; 426,693 projected for 2025).