District Sonipat, expanded over 2, 122 sq km, had a population of 1.45 million (2011) which is anticipated to be around 1.76 million by 2025. The number of females per 1000 males is 856 and the literacy rate is 79.12%. Besides Haryanvi, Hindi and Punjabi are also spoken in the district. There are 8 towns, 330+ villages in the district and a total population of 18.62% SC in the community.
Quick Overview: Sonipat District Census 2021
- Estimated Population (2025): 1,653,001–1,764,451 (17.6 lakh)
- 2011 Census Population: 1,450,001
- Area: 2,122 sq km
- Population Density (2011): 683/km²
- Sex Ratio (2011): 856 f/1000 m (urban: 869; rural: 850)
- Literacy Rate (2011): 79.12% (Male: 87.18%, Female: 69.80%)
- SC Population: 269,935 (18.62%); ST: 0
- Child Population (0–6): 188,262 (12.98%)
- Households (2011): 277,726
- Total Villages: 332–343
- Towns: 8
- Main Languages (2011): Haryanvi (66.89%), Hindi (30.15%), Punjabi (1.24%)
Historic Population Growth (1901–2011)
| Census Year |
Population |
Male |
Female |
Variation |
Variation % |
| 1901 | 330,208 | 176,000 | 155,000 | – | – |
| 1911 | 284,856 | 153,000 | 131,000 | -45,352 | -13.73% |
| 1921 | 307,091 | 166,000 | 141,000 | 22,235 | +7.81% |
| 1931 | 320,840 | 172,000 | 149,000 | 13,749 | +4.48% |
| 1941 | 379,798 | 198,000 | 181,000 | 58,958 | +18.38% |
| 1951 | 432,282 | 229,000 | 203,000 | 52,484 | +13.82% |
| 1961 | 546,873 | 290,000 | 257,000 | 114,591 | +26.51% |
| 1971 | 679,834 | 364,000 | 316,000 | 132,961 | +24.31% |
| 1981 | 839,298 | 450,000 | 389,000 | 159,464 | +23.46% |
| 1991 | 1,045,158 | 568,000 | 477,000 | 205,860 | +24.53% |
| 2001 | 1,279,175 | 695,723 | 583,452 | 233,017 | +22.39% |
| 2011 | 1,450,001 | 781,299 | 668,702 | 170,826 | +13.35% |
Population Projection (2025–2036)
| Year | Estimated Population | Growth Since 2011 | Male | Female |
|---|
| 2025 | 1,764,451 | +21.69% | 944,000 | 821,000 |
| 2026 | 1,783,881 | +23.03% | 953,000 | 830,000 |
| 2027 | 1,802,574 | +24.32% | 962,000 | 840,000 |
| 2036 | 1,962,603 | +35.35% | 1,040,834 | 921,385 |
Religion-wise Population (2011 & 2025)
| Religion |
2011 Pop. |
2011 % |
2025 Est. |
| Hindu | 1,390,149 | 95.87% | 1,584,770 |
| Muslim | 45,100 | 3.11% | 51,414 |
| Jain | 6,033 | 0.42% | 6,878 |
| Sikh | 4,484 | 0.31% | 5,112 |
| Christian | 1,405 | 0.10% | 1,602 |
| Buddhist | 336 | 0.02% | 383 |
| Not Stated | 2,465 | 0.17% | 2,810 |
| Other | 29 | 0.00% | 33 |
Urban/Rural Population & Literacy (2011)
| Description |
Total |
Rural |
Urban |
| Population (%) | 100 | 68.73 | 31.27 |
| Total Population | 1,450,001 | 996,637 | 453,364 |
| Male | 781,299 | 538,750 | 242,549 |
| Female | 668,702 | 457,887 | 210,815 |
| Sex Ratio | 856 | 850 | 869 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 798 | 800 | 794 |
| Child Pop. (0-6) | 188,262 | 132,007 | 56,255 |
| Male Child (0-6) | 104,693 | 73,328 | 31,365 |
| Female Child (0-6) | 83,569 | 58,679 | 24,890 |
| Lit. Rate (%) | 79.12 | 76.93 | 83.90 |
| Male Lit. (%) | 87.18 | 85.97 | 89.86 |
| Female Lit. (%) | 69.80 | 66.39 | 77.13 |
Literacy Rate by Religion (2011)
| Religion |
Avg. Literacy (%) |
Male (%) |
Female (%) |
| Hindu | 79.54 | 87.59 | 70.23 |
| Muslim | 62.41 | 72.24 | 51.31 |
| Jain | 95.02 | 97.58 | 92.25 |
| Sikh | 80.85 | 86.06 | 75.08 |
SC/ST Breakdown & Houseless
- SC Pop. (2011): 269,935 (18.62%); Sex Ratio: 868 f/1000 m
- ST: 0
- Houseless (2011): 618 families, pop. 2,773
Workforce Profile (2011)
- Total Workers: 523,179 (36.08%)
- Male Workers: 391,085
- Female Workers: 132,094
Sex Ratio by Religion (2011)
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|
| Hindu | 855 |
| Muslim | 885 |
| Jain | 919 |
| Sikh | 888 |
Languages Spoken (2011)
- Haryanvi: 66.89%
- Hindi: 30.15%
- Punjabi: 1.24%
Taluk/Tehsil & Subdivision List
- Subdivisions: Ganaur, Sonipat, Gohana
- Tehsils: Ganaur, Sonipat, Gohana, Kharkhoda
- Major municipal: Sonipat (corp), Ganaur, Gohana, Kharkhoda (committees)
- Blocks: Ganaur, Sonipat, Rai, Kharkhoda, Gohana, Kathura, Mundlana
City List & Population (2011 & 2025)
| City Name | 2011 Population | 2025 Estimated |
|---|
| Sonipat (Municipal Council) | 278,149 | 317,090 |
| Sonipat (Urban Agglomeration) | 293,025 | — |
Full List of Villages (Selected, per Wikipedia)
- Bidhlin, Aghwanpur, Atail, Bajana Kalan, Balli Qutabpur, Bhanwar, Ganaur, Garhi Kesri, Kailana, Kherigujar, Kheritaga, Khubru, Manak Majra, Pabnera, Panchi Gujran, Pipli Khera, Pogthala, Rajlu, Rajpur, Sardhana, Udesipur, Siha Khera, Zafarpur, Gohana, Nagar, Baroda, etc. (full expanded list see 'Villages List' on Wikipedia)
- Total Villages: 332–343
FAQ – Sonipat Census
- What is the population of Sonipat district as per 2011?
1,450,001
- What's the 2025 estimate?
1,653,001–1,764,451
- What's the literacy rate?
79.12% (male: 87.18%; female: 69.80%)
- Sex ratio?
856 (2011); urban: 869; rural: 850
- Urban/rural?
Urban: 31.27% (453,364); Rural: 68.73% (996,637)
- Main religion?
Hindu (95.87%), Muslim (3.11%), see religion table for full details
- SC/ST population?
SC: 269,935 (18.62%), ST: 0
- Villages/towns?
Villages: 332–343, Towns: 8, major city: Sonipat
- Major languages?
Haryanvi, Hindi, Punjabi
- Child population (0–6)?
188,262 (12.98%)
- Workforce?
523,179 (36.08%)
- Growth rate (2011–2025)?
21.69% increase