Quick Overview of Haryana Census 2011–2025
- Population (2025 Estimate): 31,580,000 – 30,849,215 (3.08–3.16 crore) [2026 Estimate: 31,188,925]
- Population (2011 Census): 25,351,462 (2.54 crore)
- Sex Ratio (2011): 879 females per 1000 males (Urban: 874, Rural: 882)
- Child Sex Ratio (2011): 834
- Literacy Rate: 75.55% (Male: 84.08%, Female: 65.93%)
- Urban Population: 8,842,103 (34.88%)
- Rural Population: 16,509,359 (65.12%)
- Density: 573 per sq.km (Area: 44,212 sq.km)
- Households (2011): 4,857,524
- SC Population: 5,113,615 (20.17%)
- ST Population: 0
Population Projections, Growth Rates
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 25,351,462 | - | - |
| 2025 | 30,849,215 | 21.69% | - |
| 2026 | 31,188,925 | 23.03% | 1.34% |
| 2027 | 31,515,759 | 24.32% | 1.29% |
| 2028 | 31,841,603 | 25.60% | 1.28% |
| 2031 | 32,805,270 | 29.4% | 1.22% |
| 2036 | 34,313,660 | 35.35% | 1.19% |
Historic Population: Census 1901–2011
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Growth % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 4,623,064 | - | - | 2,476,000 | 2,147,000 |
| 1911 | 4,175,000 | -448,000 | -9.7% | 2,275,000 | 1,900,000 |
| 1951 | 5,674,000 | 401,000 | 7.6% | 3,032,000 | 2,642,000 |
| 1961 | 7,591,000 | 1,917,000 | 33.79% | 4,063,000 | 3,528,000 |
| 1981 | 12,900,000 | 2,886,000 | 28.75% | 6,910,000 | 6,012,000 |
| 2011 | 25,351,462 | 4,207,000 | 19.90% | 13,494,734 | 11,856,728 |
Religion-wise Population (2011 Census & 2025 Estimate)
| Religion | 2011 Census | % | 2025 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 22,171,128 | 87.46% | 25,275,086 |
| Muslim | 1,781,342 | 7.03% | 2,030,730 |
| Sikh | 1,243,752 | 4.91% | 1,417,877 |
| Jain | 52,613 | 0.21% | 59,979 |
| Christian | 50,353 | 0.20% | 57,402 |
| Buddhist | 7,514 | 0.03% | 8,566 |
| Not Stated | 42,212 | 0.17% | 48,122 |
| Others | 2,548 | 0.01% | 2,905 |
Key Demographic Indicators
| Description | 2011 | 2025 Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 25,351,462 | 30,849,215 – 31,580,000 |
| Male | 13,491,997 | 15,380,876 |
| Female | 11,859,465 | 13,519,790 |
| Sex Ratio | 879 | 879–882 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 834 | 834 |
| Literacy | 75.55% | 75.55% |
| Male Literacy | 84.08% | 84.08% |
| Female Literacy | 65.93% | 65.93% |
| Urban Population | 8,842,103 | 8,842,103 |
| Rural Population | 16,509,359 | 16,509,359 |
| SC | 5,113,615 | --- |
| ST | 0 | 0 |
Literacy Rate: Urban, Rural, and Religion
| Category | Avg Rate (%) | Male (%) | Female (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 75.55 | 84.06 | 65.94 |
| Urban Area | 83.14 | 88.63 | 76.9 |
| Rural Area | 71.42 | 81.55 | 60.02 |
| Hindu | 77.08 | 85.39 | 67.66 |
| Muslim | 53.39 | 67.59 | 37.44 |
| Sikh | 75.40 | 80.50 | 69.85 |
| Jain | 95.87 | 97.47 | 94.15 |
Sex Ratio by Urban/Rural, Religion
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total | 879 |
| Urban | 874 |
| Rural | 882 |
| Hindu | 876 |
| Muslim | 895 |
| Sikh | 904 |
| Jain | 924 |
Area, Density, Households, Workforce
| Description | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Area (sq.km) | 44,212 |
| Population Density (2011) | 573 / km² |
| Households (2011) | 4,857,524 |
| Towns | 154 |
| Villages | 6,841 |
| Total Workers | 8,916,508 |
| Male Workers | 6,806,636 |
| Female Workers | 2,109,872 |
District-wise Population (2011 & 2025 Estimate)
| S.No. | District Name | 2011 Census | 2025 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ambala | 1,128,350 | 1,286,319 |
| 2 | Bhiwani | 1,634,445 | 1,863,267 |
| 3 | Faridabad | 1,809,733 | 2,063,096 |
| 4 | Fatehabad | 942,011 | 1,073,893 |
| 5 | Gurgaon | 1,514,432 | 1,726,452 |
| 6 | Hisar | 1,743,931 | 1,988,081 |
| 7 | Jhajjar | 958,405 | 1,092,582 |
| 8 | Jind | 1,334,152 | 1,520,933 |
| 9 | Kaithal | 1,074,304 | 1,224,707 |
| 10 | Karnal | 1,505,324 | 1,716,069 |
| 11 | Kurukshetra | 964,655 | 1,099,707 |
| 12 | Mahendragarh | 922,088 | 1,051,180 |
| 13 | Mewat (Nuh) | 1,089,263 | 1,241,760 |
| 14 | Palwal | 1,042,708 | 1,188,687 |
| 15 | Panchkula | 561,293 | 639,874 |
| 16 | Panipat | 1,205,437 | 1,374,198 |
| 17 | Rewari | 900,332 | 1,026,378 |
| 18 | Rohtak | 1,061,204 | 1,209,773 |
| 19 | Sirsa | 1,295,189 | 1,476,515 |
| 20 | Sonipat | 1,450,001 | 1,653,001 |
| 21 | Yamunanagar | 1,214,205 | 1,384,194 |
City-wise Population (2011 & 2025 Estimate)
| S.No. | City Name | 2011 Census | 2025 Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ambala | 195,153 | 222,474 |
| 2 | Ambala Sadar | 103,093 | 117,526 |
| 3 | Bahadurgarh | 170,767 | 194,674 |
| 4 | Bhiwani | 196,057 | 223,505 |
| 5 | Faridabad | 1,414,050 | 1,612,017 |
| 6 | Gurgaon | 876,969 | 999,745 |
| 7 | Hisar | 301,383 | 343,577 |
| 8 | Jagadhri | 124,894 | 142,379 |
| 9 | Jind | 167,592 | 191,055 |
| 10 | Kaithal | 144,915 | 165,203 |
| 11 | Karnal | 286,827 | 326,983 |
| 12 | Palwal | 128,730 | 146,752 |
| 13 | Panchkula | 211,355 | 240,945 |
| 14 | Panipat | 294,292 | 335,493 |
| 15 | Rewari | 143,021 | 163,044 |
| 16 | Rohtak | 374,292 | 426,693 |
| 17 | Sirsa | 182,534 | 208,089 |
| 18 | Sonipat | 278,149 | 317,090 |
| 19 | Thanesar | 155,152 | 176,873 |
| 20 | Yamunanagar | 216,677 | 247,012 |
Slum Population (2011)
| Total | Males | Females | % of State | Sex Ratio | Households |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,662,305 | 887,947 | 774,358 | 6.56% | 873 | 332,697 |
District Facts (2011 Census)
| Description | District | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Most Populous | Faridabad | 1,809,733 |
| Least Populous | Panchkula | 561,293 |
| Highest Sex Ratio | Mewat | 907 |
| Lowest Sex Ratio | Gurgaon | 854 |
| Highest Literacy Rate | Gurgaon | 84.70% |
| Lowest Literacy Rate | Mewat | 54.08% |
| Highest Density | Faridabad | 2,298 |
| Lowest Density | Sirsa | 303 |