Panchkula District Census 2021–2025: Population, Literacy, Sex Ratio, ST/SC, Urban/Rural, Religion, City/Taluka
Panchkula District Haryana Census 2025/2011 – Population, Growth, Religion, Sex Ratio, Literacy, SC/ST, Rural/Urban, Language, Tehsil/Taluk Data
Quick Overview of Panchkula District Census 2021
- Panchkula district, Haryana: formed Aug 15, 1995; headquarters: Panchkula city
- Estimated 2025 population: 6.83 lakh (683,016); 2011 population: 561,293
- Male: 362,000 | Female: 321,000 (2025 estimates)
- Population growth (2001-2011): 19.83%; Projected 2025 growth vs 2011: +21.69%
- Area: 898 sq km; Density: 625/Km² (2011)
- Urban population: 313,230 (55.81%); Rural: 248,063 (44.19%)
- City list: Panchkula (Council, 211,355), Barwala, Kalka, Pinjore, Raipur Rani
- Subdistricts/Taluks: Kalka, Panchkula
- Villages: 219 inhabited + additional merged villages
- Major languages: Hindi, Haryanvi, Puadhi Punjabi
Historic Population Data (1901-2011)
| Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
| 1901 | 73,413 | - | - | 40,650 | 32,770 |
| 1911 | 61,578 | -11,835 | -16.12% | 35,130 | 26,450 |
| 1921 | 57,319 | -4,259 | -6.92% | 32,270 | 25,050 |
| 1931 | 66,103 | 8,784 | 15.33% | 37,040 | 29,060 |
| 1941 | 75,444 | 9,341 | 14.13% | 41,980 | 33,460 |
| 1951 | 81,104 | 5,660 | 7.50% | 45,090 | 36,010 |
| 1961 | 105,868 | 24,764 | 30.53% | 58,650 | 47,220 |
| 1971 | 141,291 | 35,423 | 33.46% | 77,640 | 63,650 |
| 1981 | 196,939 | 55,648 | 39.39% | 107,000 | 89,470 |
| 1991 | 310,396 | 113,457 | 57.61% | 169,000 | 142,000 |
| 2001 | 468,411 | 158,015 | 50.91% | 257,000 | 211,000 |
| 2011 | 561,293 | 92,882 | 19.83% | 299,679 | 261,614 |
Projected Population (2025-2036)
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth (%) Since 2011 |
| 2025 | 683,016 | 21.69% |
| 2026 | 690,538 | 23.03% |
| 2027 | 697,774 | 24.32% |
| 2028 | 704,988 | 25.60% |
| 2029 | 712,203 | 26.89% |
| 2030 | 719,439 | 28.18% |
| 2031 | 726,324 | 29.40% |
| 2036 | 759,721 | 35.35% |
Sex Ratio, Child Ratio, and Literacy
- Sex Ratio (2011): 873 f / 1,000 m | Urban: 881 | Rural: 863
- Child Sex Ratio (0-6 yrs): 863 girls / 1,000 boys
- Literacy Rate (2011): 81.88% (Male: 87.04% | Female: 75.99%)
- Urban Literacy Rate: 86.72% | Rural: 75.64%
- Child Population 0-6 yrs: 66,302 (11.81%)
- SC Population: 101,830 (18.14%), ST: 0
Religion-Wise Population (2011)
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
| Hindu | 490,702 | 87.42% |
| Sikh | 40,951 | 7.30% |
| Muslim | 23,451 | 4.18% |
| Christian | 2,583 | 0.46% |
| Jain | 1,626 | 0.29% |
| Buddhist | 1,008 | 0.18% |
| Others/Not Stated | 972 | 0.18% |
Urban & Rural Population Breakdown
| Category | Total Population | Male | Female | Sex Ratio |
| Urban | 313,230 | 166,526 | 146,704 | 881 |
| Rural | 248,063 | 133,153 | 114,910 | 863 |
Literacy Rate: Urban, Rural & Religion-wise
| Area/Religion | Avg Literacy Rate | Male Literacy | Female Literacy |
| Total | 81.88% | 87.04% | 75.99% |
| Urban | 86.72% | 90.47% | 82.48% |
| Rural | 75.64% | 82.66% | 67.50% |
| Hindu | 82.31% | 87.34% | 76.54% |
| Sikh | 85.29% | 90.06% | 79.92% |
| Muslim | 64.23% | 72.72% | 54.69% |
| Christian | 89.94% | 93.02% | 86.65% |
SC/ST Count, Household & Density Stats
- Scheduled Castes (SC): 101,830 (18.14%), Sex Ratio (SC): 891 f/1,000 m
- Scheduled Tribes (ST): 0
- Households: 117,107
- Population density: 625/km²
Workforce Profile (2011)
- Total Workers: 211,479 (37.7%)
- Male: 164,865 | Female: 46,614
City Wise Population & Sub-Districts
| City/Town | 2011 Population | Male | Female |
| Panchkula (M.Council) | 211,355 | 111,731 | 99,624 |
| Barwala | - | - | - |
| Kalka | - | - | - |
| Pinjore | - | - | - |
| Raipur Rani | - | - | - |
- Sub-Districts/Taluks: Kalka, Panchkula (Total towns: 8)
- Total villages: 219
Languages Spoken
- Hindi (82.13% 1st language, 2011)
- Punjabi (Puadhi dialect, 9.48%)
- Haryanvi (2.72%)
- Pahari (1.19%)
Socio-Economic and Demographic Facts
- Panchkula is the least populous district in Haryana (2011 ranking: 537th out of 640 districts in India)
- Urbanization: 55.81%
- Child Population Decline (0-6): 11.81% in 2011 vs 30.31% in 2001
- Population growth constrained in recent decades, notable surge in 1991 (+57.61%)
- Historic Pinjore Gardens, Chandimandir Cantonment located here
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: What is Panchkula's current estimated population?
A: About 683,000 (2025 projected)
- Q: What was the population in 2011 census?
A: 561,293
- Q: What is the sex ratio?
A: 873 females per 1,000 males (2011)
- Q: What is the district's literacy rate?
A: 81.88% (Male: 87.04%, Female: 75.99%)
- Q: Religion wise population split?
A: Hindu: 87.42%, Sikh: 7.3%, Muslim: 4.18%, Christian: 0.46%
- Q: How many sub-districts and villages?
A: 2 sub-districts (Kalka, Panchkula), 219 villages
- Q: SC/ST population?
A: SC: 101,830 (18.14%), ST: 0
- Q: What are major languages?
A: Hindi, Haryanvi, Puadhi Punjabi
- Q: What is the workforce participation?
A: 211,479 workers (37.7%)
- Q: How urbanized is Panchkula?
A: 55.81% urban population
- Q: Household count?
A: 117,107 households
- Q: Is there historical population data?
A: Yes, from 1901 to present (see above tables)