Mahendragarh District Census 2021–2025: Population, Literacy, Sex Ratio, ST/SC, Urban/Rural, Religion, City/Taluka
Mahendragarh District Haryana Census 2025/2011 – Population, Growth, Religion, Sex Ratio, Literacy, SC/ST, Rural/Urban, Language, Tehsil/Taluk Data
Quick Overview: Mahendragarh District Census 2021
- Mahendragarh in south-west Haryana, HQ: Narnaul city (largest city).
- Area: 1,899 sq. km.
- Population (2011): 922,088 (Male: 486,665; Female: 435,423). Third least populous in Haryana.
- 2025 Projected Population: 1,122,054 (11.22 lakh; Male: ~588,000; Female: ~534,000)
- Sex Ratio (2011): 895 (National Avg: 943); Child Sex Ratio: 775
- Literacy Rate (2011): 77.72% (Male: 89.72%; Female: 64.57%)
- Density (2011): 486/sq. km. (2001: 428)
- Urban Population (2011): 132,855 (14.41%); Rural: 789,233 (85.59%)
- Child Population (0-6, 2011): 111,181 (Male: 62,638; Female: 48,543; 12.06%)
- SC Population (2011): 156,314 (16.95%); ST: 0
- No. of towns: 5; Villages: 370
- Households: 171,712
- Languages: Haryanvi, Hindi, Ahirwati (local dialect)
- Assembly seats: Ateli, Mahendragarh, Narnaul, Nangal Chaudhry (all part of Bhiwani–Mahendragarh Lok Sabha)
- Divisions/Subdistricts: Narnaul, Mahendragarh, Nangal Chaudhary, Kanina
Historic & Projected Population (1951–2036)
| Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|
| 1951 | 277,320 | - | - | 141,000 | 137,000 |
| 1961 | 340,059 | 62,739 | 22.62% | 173,000 | 167,000 |
| 1971 | 423,797 | 83,738 | 24.62% | 222,000 | 202,000 |
| 1981 | 533,074 | 109,277 | 25.78% | 275,000 | 258,000 |
| 1991 | 681,869 | 148,795 | 27.91% | 357,000 | 325,000 |
| 2001 | 812,521 | 130,652 | 19.16% | 423,578 | 388,943 |
| 2011 | 922,088 | 109,567 | 13.48% | 486,665 | 435,423 |
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth % |
|---|
| 2025 | 1,122,054 | 21.69% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 1,134,410 | 23.03% | 1.34% |
| 2027 | 1,146,297 | 24.32% | 1.29% |
| 2028 | 1,158,149 | 25.60% | 1.28% |
| 2029 | 1,170,001 | 26.89% | 1.29% |
| 2030 | 1,181,888 | 28.18% | 1.29% |
| 2036 | 1,248,063 | 35.35% | 1.19% |
2011 Census Main Data
| Description |
2011 |
2001 |
| Population | 922,088 | 812,521 |
| Male | 486,665 | 423,578 |
| Female | 435,423 | 388,943 |
| Population Growth | 13.48% | 19.16% |
| Area Sq. Km | 1,899 | 1,900 |
| Density/km2 | 486 | 428 |
| Sex Ratio | 895 | 918 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 775 | 817 |
| Literacy Rate | 77.72% | 69.90% |
| Male Literacy | 89.72% | 84.7% |
| Female Literacy | 64.57% | 54.1% |
| SC Population | 156,314 | - |
| ST Population | 0 | - |
| Child Population (0-6) | 111,181 | 151,724 |
| Child Proportion (0-6) | 12.06% | 18.67% |
| No. of Towns | 5 | - |
| No. of Villages | 370 | - |
| Households | 171,712 | - |
Religion-Wise Population (2011)
| Religion |
Population |
% |
| Hindu | 913,251 | 99.04 |
| Muslim | 5,660 | 0.61 |
| Sikh | 1,737 | 0.19 |
| Jain | 644 | 0.07 |
| Religion not stated | 405 | 0.04 |
| Christian | 301 | 0.03 |
| Buddhist | 75 | 0.01 |
| Other | 15 | 0.00 |
Urban/Rural Population Profile (2011)
| Description |
Rural |
Urban |
| Population (%) | 85.59 | 14.41 |
| Total Population | 789,233 | 132,855 |
| Male Population | 416,358 | 70,307 |
| Female Population | 372,875 | 62,548 |
| Sex Ratio | 896 | 890 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 774 | 783 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 95,381 | 15,800 |
| Male Child(0-6) | 53,778 | 8,860 |
| Female Child(0-6) | 41,603 | 6,940 |
| Literates | 533,442 | 96,813 |
| Male Literates | 324,741 | 55,699 |
| Female Literates | 208,701 | 41,114 |
| Average Literacy | 76.88 | 82.71 |
| Male Literacy | 89.56 | 90.65 |
| Female Literacy | 63.00 | 73.94 |
Literacy & Sex Ratio Data by Religion (2011)
| Religion |
Avg Literacy % |
Male Literacy % |
Female Literacy % |
Sex Ratio |
| Hindu | 77.79 | 89.82 | 64.60 | 895 |
| Muslim | 59.79 | 70.92 | 47.52 | 899 |
| Sikh | 91.09 | 93.79 | 88.21 | 895 |
| Jain | 94.68 | 98.29 | 90.81 | 889 |
SC/ST & Caste Data (2011)
- Scheduled Castes: 156,314 (Male: 82,420; Female: 73,894) - 16.95% of population; SC sex ratio: 897
- Scheduled Tribes: 0
Workforce
- Total workers (2011): 338,584 (Male: 232,935; Female: 105,649) — 36.72% participation
Households & Houseless Data (2011)
- Households: 171,712
- Houseless population: 709 families (3,474 people; 0.38%)
Subdistricts/Tehsils/Divisions
| Subdivision | Tehsils |
|---|
| Narnaul | Narnaul, Nangal Chaudhary |
| Mahendragarh | Mahendragarh |
| Kanina | Kanina, Ateli |
City List (Main Towns)
- Narnaul
- Mahendragarh
- Nangal Chaudhary
- Kanina
- Ateli
Languages Spoken (2011)
- Major: Haryanvi, Hindi
- Local: Ahirwati dialect
Assembly & Parliamentary Constituencies
- Assembly: Ateli, Mahendragarh, Narnaul, Nangal Chaudhary
- Lok Sabha: Bhiwani–Mahendragarh constituency
Economy & Tourism
- Backward district; Receives Central funds for development
- Major tourist sites: Dhosi Hill, Chyawan Rishi Ashram, Mahendragarh Fort, Madhogarh Fort
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What is Mahendragarh's Census 2011 population?
922,088
- Projected 2025 population?
11.22 lakh
- Major religions?
Hindu (99.04%), Muslim (0.61%), Sikh, Jain, Christian, Buddhist
- SC statistics?
1,56,314 (16.95%)
- Sex Ratio?
895 overall; Urban: 890; Rural: 896
- Literacy rate?
77.72% (overall); Urban: 82.71%; Rural: 76.88%
- How many towns/villages?
5 towns, 370 villages
- Main languages?
Haryanvi, Hindi, Ahirwati
- Largest city?
Narnaul
- Workforce stats?
338,584 (36.72% participation)
- Households?
171,712
- Subdistricts/tehsils?
Narnaul, Mahendragarh, Kanina, Nangal Chaudhary, Ateli
- Parliament seat?
Bhiwani-Mahendragarh