Rewari District Census 2021–2025: Population, Literacy, Sex Ratio, ST/SC, Urban/Rural, Religion, City/Taluka
Rewari District Haryana Census 2025/2011 – Population, Growth, Religion, Sex Ratio, Literacy, SC/ST, Rural/Urban, Language, Tehsil/Taluk Data
Quick Overview: Rewari District Census 2021
- District is in southern Haryana, HQ: Rewari city (largest city).
- Area: 1,594 sq. km.
- Population (2011): 900,332 (Male: 474,335; Female: 425,997).
- 2025 Projected Population: 10.96 lakh (1,095,580).
- Sex Ratio (2011): 899 females/1000 males. Child Sex Ratio: 787.
- Literacy Rate (2011): 80.99% (Male: 91.44%; Female: 69.57%).
- Density (2011): 565/sq. km. (2001: 480).
- Urban Population (2011): 233,430 (25.93%); Rural: 666,902 (74.07%).
- Child Population (0-6, 2011): 113,893.
- SC Population: 182,606 (20.28%); ST: 0
- No. of towns: 9; Villages: 403
- Households: 178,043
- Major religions: Hinduism (98.76%); Islam (0.63%), Sikh (0.2%), Jain (0.17%), Christian (0.08%), Buddhist (0.02%)
- Languages spoken: Hindi (72.46%), Haryanvi (25.58%), Ahirwati (local)
- Assembly Seats: Rewari, Bawal, Kosli
- Workforce (2011): 337,727 (Male: 235,326; Female: 102,401; 37.51% workforce participation)
- Main crops: bajra, wheat, mustard, paddy, jowar
- Main industries: brassworks, turbans, chemicals, garments, medicines, machinery
Historic & Projected Population (1951–2036)
| Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
| 1951 | 259,847 | – | – | 135,000 | 125,000 |
| 1961 | 314,793 | 54,946 | 21.15% | 163,000 | 151,000 |
| 1971 | 390,351 | 75,558 | 24.00% | 203,000 | 188,000 |
| 1981 | 486,084 | 95,733 | 24.52% | 252,000 | 234,000 |
| 1991 | 610,611 | 124,527 | 25.62% | 317,000 | 294,000 |
| 2001 | 765,351 | 154,740 | 25.34% | 403,034 | 362,317 |
| 2011 | 900,332 | 134,981 | 17.64% | 474,335 | 425,997 |
| Year | Projected Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth % |
| 2025 | 1,095,580 | 21.69% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 1,107,644 | 23.03% | 1.34% |
| 2027 | 1,119,251 | 24.32% | 1.29% |
| 2028 | 1,130,823 | 25.60% | 1.28% |
| 2029 | 1,142,395 | 26.89% | 1.29% |
| 2030 | 1,154,003 | 28.18% | 1.29% |
| 2036 | 1,218,616 | 35.35% | 1.19% |
Census Main Data (2011)
| Description |
2011 |
2001 |
| Population | 900,332 | 765,351 |
| Male | 474,335 | 403,034 |
| Female | 425,997 | 362,317 |
| Population Growth % | 17.64% | 25.34% |
| Area Sq. Km | 1,594 | 1,595 |
| Density/km2 | 565 | 480 |
| SC Population | 182,606 | - |
| ST Population | 0 | - |
| Child Population (0-6) | 113,893 | 115,471 |
| Sex Ratio | 899 | 899 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 787 | 810 |
| Literacy Rate | 80.99% | 75.20% |
| Male Literacy | 91.44% | 88.40% |
| Female Literacy | 69.57% | 60.80% |
| No. of Towns | 9 | - |
| No. of Villages | 403 | - |
| Households | 178,043 | - |
Religion-Wise Population (2011)
| Religion |
Population |
% |
| Hindu | 889,133 | 98.76% |
| Muslim | 5,713 | 0.63% |
| Sikh | 1,804 | 0.20% |
| Jain | 1,525 | 0.17% |
| Religion not stated | 1,242 | 0.14% |
| Christian | 701 | 0.08% |
| Buddhist | 202 | 0.02% |
| Other | 12 | 0.00% |
Urban/Rural Population Profile (2011)
| Description |
Rural |
Urban |
| Population (%) | 74.07 | 25.93 |
| Total Population | 666,902 | 233,430 |
| Male Population | 349,710 | 124,625 |
| Female Population | 317,192 | 108,805 |
| Sex Ratio | 908 | 874 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 782 | 799 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 84,052 | 29,841 |
| Male Child(0-6) | 47,154 | 16,589 |
| Female Child(0-6) | 36,898 | 13,252 |
| Literates | 464,452 | 172,495 |
| Male Literates | 276,558 | 98,895 |
| Female Literates | 187,894 | 73,600 |
| Average Literacy | 79.69% | 84.73% |
| Male Literacy | 91.41% | 91.54% |
| Female Literacy | 67.03% | 77.03% |
Literacy Data by Religion (2011)
| Religion |
Avg Literacy % |
Male Literacy % |
Female Literacy % |
| Hindu | 81.15 | 91.66 | 69.68 |
| Muslim | 51.97 | 59.83 | 41.64 |
| Sikh | 73.11 | 80.99 | 63.71 |
| Jain | 97.20 | 98.20 | 96.06 |
SC/ST & Caste Data (2011)
- Scheduled Castes: 182,606 (Male: 95,571; Female: 87,035) — 20.28% of population; SC sex ratio: 911
- Scheduled Tribes: 0
Languages Spoken (2011)
- Hindi: 72.46%
- Haryanvi: 25.58%
- Ahirwati: used locally in Ahirwal region
Workforce/Industry
- Total workers (2011): 337,727 (Male: 235,326; Female: 102,401) — 37.51% participation
- Agriculture: 54.7% (1989) to 33.8% (2011) workers
- Industries: brass, garments, chemicals, medicines, electrical machinery, beer
- 168 medium/large scale units; Bawal (industrial township), Dharuhera (industrial estate)
Houseless Data (2011)
- 172 families lived without any roof cover; population: 744 (~0.08% of district)
Administrative Divisions: Subdistricts/Tehsils/Blocks
| Subdivision | Tehsil | Sub-Tehsil | Block |
| Rewari | Rewari | Dharuhera | Rewari, Dharuhera |
| Kosli | Kosli | Dahina | Kosli, Dahina, Nahar, Jatusana |
| Bawal | Bawal | Manethi | Bawal, Khol |
| Palhawas | Palhawas | – | – |
City List (Major Urban Centers, 2011)
| City |
Population |
Male |
Female |
| Rewari (Municipal Council) |
143,021 |
75,764 |
67,257 |
Economy, Agriculture & Industry
- Key crops: Bajra (millet), wheat, rapeseed, mustard, paddy, jowar, vegetables.
- Agro: Major mandi, high mechanization; 50,000+ tons fertilizer used; 24,181 tubewells.
- Annual rainfall: avg. 569.6 mm
- Livestock: 290,272; poultry: 739,732 (2012)
Assembly/Parliament Seats
- Assembly: Rewari, Bawal, Kosli
- Parliament: Gurgaon, Rohtak
Socio-Economic & Historic Facts
- Founded: 1989 from Gurgaon; medieval market, now part of NCR
- Historic events: Rezang La battle (1962), memorial in Rewari
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- 2011 Census Population?
900,332
- 2025 Projected Population?
10.96 lakh
- Major religions?
Hindu (98.76%), Muslim (0.63%), Sikh, Jain, Christian, Buddhist
- SC statistics?
182,606 (20.28%)
- Sex Ratio?
899 overall; Urban: 874; Rural: 908
- Literacy rate?
80.99% (overall); Urban: 84.73%; Rural: 79.69%
- How many towns/villages?
9 towns, 403 villages
- Main languages?
Hindi, Haryanvi, Ahirwati
- Largest city?
Rewari (143,021)
- Workforce stats?
337,727 (37.51% workforce participation)
- Households?
178,043
- Taluks/subdistricts?
Rewari, Kosli, Bawal, Palhawas
- Parliament seat?
Gurgaon, Rohtak
- Key crops?
Bajra, wheat, mustard, paddy, jowar