Fatehabad District Census 2021–2025: Population, Literacy, Sex Ratio, ST/SC, Urban/Rural, Religion, City/Taluka
Fatehabad District Haryana Census 2025/2011 – Population, Growth, Religion, Sex Ratio, Literacy, SC/ST, Rural/Urban, Language, Tehsil/Taluk Data
Quick Overview: Fatehabad District Census 2021
- Fatehabad is one of 22 Haryana districts, carved from Hisar in 1997 (Founded by Firuz Shah Tughlaq).
- District HQ: Fatehabad town. Main Tehsils/Subdivisions: Fatehabad, Ratia, Tohana.
- Area: 2,538 sq. km.
- 2021 Estimated Population: 1,076,900 (2025 Projection: 1,119,300).
- Population (2011): 942,011 (Male: 495,360; Female: 446,651).
- Sex Ratio (2011): 902 females/1000 males. Child Sex Ratio: 854.
- Literacy Rate (2011): 67.92% (Male: 76.14%; Female: 58.87%).
- Density (2011): 371/sq. km. (2001: 318).
- Child Population (0-6, 2011): 121,024 (Male: 65,279; Female: 55,745).
- Urban Population (2011): 179,588 (19.06%); Rural: 762,423 (80.94%).
- SC Population: 284,357 (30.19%); ST: 0
- Households: 180,637
- No. of towns: 4. No. of villages: 245
- Major religions: Hinduism (82.72%), Sikhism (16.03%), Islam (0.89%), Jain, Christian, Buddhist
- Languages (2011): Hindi (35.57%), Punjabi (29.72%), Haryanvi (20.81%), Bagri (11.56%)
- Workforce (2011): 369,083 (Male: 263,498; Female: 105,585)
Historic & Projected Population Data (Census 1951–2036)
| Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
| 1951 | 146,650 | – | – | 79,150 | 67,500 |
| 1961 | 259,006 | 1,12,356 | 76.62% | 1,40,000 | 1,19,000 |
| 1971 | 388,062 | 1,29,056 | 49.83% | 2,08,000 | 1,81,000 |
| 1981 | 512,512 | 1,24,450 | 32.07% | 2,72,000 | 2,40,000 |
| 1991 | 646,160 | 1,33,648 | 26.08% | 3,44,000 | 3,02,000 |
| 2001 | 806,158 | 1,59,998 | 24.76% | 4,27,862 | 3,78,296 |
| 2011 | 942,011 | 1,35,853 | 16.85% | 4,95,360 | 4,46,651 |
| Year | Projected Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth % |
| 2025 | 1,119,300 | 21.69% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 1,126,400 | 23.03% | 1.34% |
| 2030 | 1,145,900 | 28.18% | 1.29% |
| 2036 | 1,275,029 | 35.35% | 1.19% |
Population & Socio-Economic Profile (2011)
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
| Population | 942,011 | 806,158 |
| Male | 495,360 | 427,862 |
| Female | 446,651 | 378,296 |
| Population Growth | 16.85% | 24.76% |
| Area (sq km) | 2,538 | 2,538 |
| Density/sq km | 371 | 318 |
| SC Population | 284,357 | - |
| ST Population | 0 | 0 |
| Child Population (0-6 yrs) | 121,024 | 203,621 |
| Sex Ratio | 902 | 884 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 854 | 827 |
| No. of Towns | 4 | - |
| No. of Villages | 245 | - |
| No. of Households | 180,637 | - |
Religion-Wise Population (2011)
| Religion | Population | % |
| Hindu | 779,243 | 82.72 |
| Sikh | 150,969 | 16.03 |
| Muslim | 8,360 | 0.89 |
| Jain | 1,172 | 0.12 |
| Christian | 996 | 0.11 |
| Buddhist | 171 | 0.02 |
| Others | 530 | 0.06 |
| Not Stated | 570 | 0.06 |
Urban/Rural Population Breakdown (2011)
| Description | Rural | Urban |
| Population (%) | 80.94 | 19.06 |
| Total Population | 762,423 | 179,588 |
| Male Population | 400,814 | 94,546 |
| Female Population | 361,609 | 85,042 |
| Sex Ratio | 903 | 899 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 858 | 836 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 99,259 | 21,765 |
| Male Child (0-6) | 53,426 | 11,853 |
| Female Child (0-6) | 45,833 | 9,912 |
| Literacy (%) | 65.52 | 77.97 |
| Male Literacy (%) | 74.5 | 83.03 |
| Female Literacy (%) | 55.65 | 72.39 |
Literacy Rates (2011)
| Category |
Average Literacy Rate |
Male Literacy Rate |
Female Literacy Rate |
| Total Population | 67.92 | 76.14 | 58.87 |
| Urban Area | 77.97 | 83.03 | 72.39 |
| Rural Area | 65.52 | 74.50 | 55.65 |
| Religion |
Average Literacy Rate |
Male Literacy Rate |
Female Literacy Rate |
| Hindu | 68.06 | 76.74 | 58.5 |
| Sikh | 67.23 | 73.18 | 60.77 |
| Muslim | 62.02 | 71.43 | 51.02 |
| Jain | 93.76 | 96.9 | 90.28 |
SC/ST & Caste Population (2011)
- Scheduled Castes: 284,357 (Male: 149,111; Female: 135,246) — 30.19% of population; SC Sex Ratio: 908
- Scheduled Tribes: 0
Languages Spoken (2011)
| Language | Percentage (%) |
| Hindi | 35.57 |
| Punjabi | 29.72 |
| Haryanvi | 20.81 |
| Bagri | 11.56 |
Workforce (2011)
- Total Workers: 3,69,083 (Male: 2,63,498; Female: 1,05,585); 39.18% workforce participation
Houseless Data (2011)
- 368 families lived without roof (Total: 1,859 people; 0.197% of population)
Subdistricts/Taluks/Tehsils & Blocks
| Sub-Division | Tehsil | Sub-Tehsil | Blocks |
| Fatehabad | Fatehabad | Bhuna | Fatehabad |
| Ratia | Ratia | Jakhal | Ratia |
| Tohana | Tohana | Bhattu Kalan | Tohana |
| | | Bhuna, Bhattu Kalan, Jakhal, Nagpur |
City List (Urban/Towns)
- Fatehabad
- Tohana
- Ratia
- Bhuna
Selected Village Names (Few of 245)
- Bhattu Kalan
- Dhand
- Agroha
- Barwala
- Jakhal
- Bighar
- Banwasa
- Kulrian
- Nagpur
- Kudni
- Maharana
Socio-Economic & Historic Facts
- Key crops: wheat, rice, sugarcane, cotton.
- Industrial estate: Agroha
- Climate: tropical; avg. rainfall ~395 mm (rainiest: Jul-Aug)
- Part of Sirsa Lok Sabha constituency. Vidhan Sabha seats: Fatehabad, Tohana, Ratia.
- Major transport: NH-9, Grand Trunk Road, Railway (Tohana, Bhattu)
- Literacy rate among Jains highest among all communities
- Formed in 1997 from Hisar for administrative convenience.
- Official language: Hindi; additional: Punjabi
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What is the population of Fatehabad according to Census 2011?
942,011
- Projected population for 2025?
1,119,300
- Major religions?
Hindu (82.72%), Sikh (16.03%), Islam (0.89%), Jain, Christian, Buddhist
- Sex ratio?
902 (2011 overall); Urban: 900; Rural: 903
- SC/ST statistics?
SC: 284,357 (30.19%); ST: 0
- Literacy rate?
67.92% (overall)
- Child population (0-6)?
121,024
- How many towns/villages?
4 towns, 245 villages
- Main tehsils (sub-divisions)?
Fatehabad, Ratia, Tohana
- Main languages spoken?
Hindi, Punjabi, Haryanvi, Bagri
- Largest city?
Fatehabad
- Workforce stats?
3,69,083 workers
- Houseless population?
1,859 (2011)