Palwal District Census 2021–2025: Population, Literacy, Sex Ratio, ST/SC, Urban/Rural, Religion, City/Taluka
Palwal District Haryana Census 2025/2011 – Population, Growth, Religion, Sex Ratio, Literacy, SC/ST, Rural/Urban, Language, Tehsil/Taluk Data
Quick Overview: Palwal District Census 2021
- Palwal is the 21st district of Haryana in the Delhi NCR region.
- District headquarters: Palwal City.
- Established: 15 August 2008.
- Area: 1,359 sq. km. (City: 40 sq. km.).
- Population (2011): 1,042,708 (Male: 554,497; Female: 488,211).
- Population (2025 projection): 1,340,000 (13.48 lakhs).
- Literacy Rate (2011): 69.32% (Male: 82.66%; Female: 54.23%).
- Sex Ratio (2011): 880 females per 1000 males.
- Density (2011): 767 people/sq. km.
- Urban Population (2011): 22.69%. Rural: 77.31%.
- SC Population: 2,03,123 (19.48%). ST: 0.
- Child Population (0-6 years, 2011): 177,494. Child Sex Ratio: 866.
- Languages: Hindi (88.27%), Mewati (3.81%), Urdu (3.59%), Haryanvi (3.22%).
- No. of towns: 6
- No. of villages: 280-282
- No. of households: 1,71,157
- Major religions: Hinduism (79.25%), Islam (20%), Sikhism, Christian, Jain, Buddhist.
Historic & Projected Population Data
| Year |
Population |
Growth % |
Male |
Female |
| 1901 | 2,06,252 | - | 1,08,000 | 97,980 |
| 1911 | 1,80,000 | -12.8 | 95,780 | 84,080 |
| 1921 | 1,68,000 | -6.85 | 90,160 | 77,370 |
| 1931 | 1,83,000 | 9.31 | 98,510 | 84,620 |
| 1941 | 2,11,000 | 14.96 | 1,12,000 | 98,550 |
| 1951 | 2,27,000 | 8.00 | 1,23,000 | 1,05,000 |
| 1961 | 2,91,000 | 28.15 | 1,57,000 | 1,34,000 |
| 1971 | 3,80,000 | 30.40 | 2,06,000 | 1,74,000 |
| 1981 | 4,68,000 | 23.29 | 2,53,000 | 2,15,000 |
| 1991 | 6,18,000 | 31.87 | 3,35,000 | 2,83,000 |
| 2001 | 8,29,121 | 34.21 | 4,45,390 | 3,83,731 |
| 2011 | 1,042,708 | 25.76 | 554,497 | 488,211 |
| 2025 (est.) | 1,340,000 | approx. 21.69 | 670,000 | 599,000 |
| 2036 (proj.) | 14,11,325 | 35.35 | 7,38,692 | 6,72,692 |
Population & Socio-Economic Profile (2011)
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
|---|
| Population | 1,042,708 | 829,121 |
| Male | 554,497 | 445,390 |
| Female | 488,211 | 383,731 |
| Population Growth | 25.76% | 34.21% |
| Area (sq km) | 1,359 | 1,367 |
| Density (per sq km) | 767 | 607 |
| SC Population | 2,03,123 | - |
| ST Population | 0 | - |
| Child Population (0-6 yrs) | 177,494 | 206,778 |
| Sex Ratio | 880 | 862 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 866 | 853 |
| Name of Towns | 6 | - |
| Name of Villages | 280-282 | - |
| No. of Households | 1,71,157 | - |
Religion-Wise Population (2011)
| Religion | Population | % |
|---|
| Hindu | 826,342 | 79.25 |
| Muslim | 208,566 | 20.00 |
| Sikh | 3,971 | 0.38 |
| Christian | 932 | 0.09 |
| Jain | 915 | 0.09 |
| Buddhist | 345 | 0.03 |
| Others | 20 | 0.00 |
| Not Stated | 1,617 | 0.16 |
Urban/Rural Population Breakdown (2011)
| Description |
Rural |
Urban |
| Population (%) | 77.31 | 22.69 |
| Total Population | 806,164 | 236,544 |
| Male | 428,907 | 125,590 |
| Female | 377,257 | 110,954 |
| Sex Ratio | 880 | 883 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 874 | 830 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 143,766 | 33,728 |
| Male Child (0-6) | 76,705 | 18,427 |
| Female Child (0-6) | 67,061 | 15,301 |
| Literacy | 66.72% | 77.81% |
| Male Literacy | 81.59% | 86.16% |
| Female Literacy | 49.85% | 68.45% |
Literacy Rates (2011)
| Category |
Average |
Male |
Female |
| Total Population | 69.32 | 82.66 | 54.23 |
| Urban | 77.81 | 86.16 | 68.45 |
| Rural | 66.72 | 81.59 | 49.85 |
Literacy Rate by Religion (2011)
| Religion | Average | Male | Female |
|---|
| Hindu | 73.75 | 85.91 | 59.91 |
| Muslim | 49.8 | 68.23 | 29.41 |
| Sikh | 58.24 | 69.49 | 46.52 |
| Religion Not Stated | 73.89 | 86.93 | 60.63 |
SC/ST & Caste Population (2011)
- Scheduled Castes: 2,03,123 (Male: 1,07,741; Female: 95,382) — 19.48% of district population. SC Sex Ratio: 886
- Scheduled Tribes: 0 (No ST population)
Languages Spoken in Palwal (2011)
| Language | Percentage (%) |
|---|
| Hindi | 88.27 |
| Mewati | 3.81 |
| Urdu | 3.59 |
| Haryanvi | 3.22 |
- Local language: Braj
- Mewati is spoken in Hathin tehsil
Workforce (2011)
- Total workers: 3,09,563 (Male: 2,41,464; Female: 68,099). Workforce participation: ~29.69%.
Sub-district/Taluk List
| Subdistrict/Taluk |
Key Towns |
| Palwal | Palwal City |
| Hathin | Bahin, Balai |
| Hodal | Hodal town |
City List (Urban Agglomeration)
| City |
Population |
Male |
Female |
| Palwal (Urban Agglom.) |
131,926 |
69,997 |
61,929 |
| Palwal (Municipal Council) |
128,730 |
68,316 |
60,414 |
Other Socio-Economic Facts
- Houseless population: 1,481 people (2011)
- Forest development underway (eucalyptus, shisham, neem).
- 3 blocks, 3 sub-divisions, 282 villages, 237 gram panchayats.
- Key festival: Baldev Chhat Ka Mela
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What is the population of Palwal in 2011?
10,42,708
- Projected population for 2025?
1,340,000
- Major religions?
Hindu (79.25%), Muslim (20%), Sikh, Christian, Jain, Buddhist
- SC/ST statistics?
SC: 2,03,123 (19.48%); ST: 0
- Sex ratio?
880 (2011 overall); Urban: 883; Rural: 880
- Literacy rate?
69.32% (2011 average)
- How many towns/villages?
6 towns, 280-282 villages
- Main languages spoken?
Hindi, Mewati, Urdu, Haryanvi, Braj (local)
- Top festivals?
Baldev Chhat Ka Mela
- Main subdistricts/taluks?
Palwal, Hathin, Hodal
- Workforce stats?
3,09,563 total workers (29.69% workforce participation)
- Largest city?
Palwal (Urban Agglomeration: 131,926)