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Haryana Population | Sex Ratio | Literacy

As per details from Census 2011, Haryana has population of 2.54 Crores, an increase from figure of 2.11 Crore in 2001 census. Total population of Haryana as per lastest census data is 25,351,462 of which male and female are 13,494,734 and 11,856,728 respectively. In 2001, total population was 21,144,564 in which males were 11,363,953 while females were 9,780,611. The total population growth in this decade was 19.90 percent while in previous decade it was 28.06 percent. The population of Haryana forms 2.09 percent of India in 2011. In 2001, the figure was 2.06 percent.

Haryana Sex Ratio 2024

Sex Ratio in Haryana is 879 i.e. for each 1000 male, which is below national average of 940 as per latest census. In 2001, the sex ratio of female was 861 per 1000 males in Haryana.

Haryana Literacy Rate 2024

Literacy rate in Haryana has seen upward trend and is 75.55 percent as per latest population census. Of that, male literacy stands at 84.06 percent while female literacy is at 65.94 percent.

Haryana 2023 - 2024 Population

What is the population of Haryana in 2024 ? The last census of Haryana was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we do have projection of Haryana 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.

Year Projected Population
2011 2.54 Crores 25,351,462
2021 2.99 Crores 29,940,000
2022 3.04 Crores 30,440,000
2023 3.09 Crores 30,870,000

Haryana Religion wise Population 2024

Hinduism is majority religion in state of Haryana with 87.46 % followers. Islam is second most popular religion in state of Haryana with approximately 7.03 % following it. In Haryana state, Christinity is followed by 0.20 %, Jainism by 0.21 %, Sikhism by 4.91 % and Buddhism by 4.91 %. Around 0.01 % stated 'Other Religion', approximately 0.17 % stated 'No Particular Religion'.

Description Percentage
Hindu 87.46 %
Muslim 7.03 %
Sikh 4.91 %

Haryana Population Data

Description 2011 2001
Approximate Population 2.54 Crores 2.11 Crore
Actual Population 25,351,462 21,144,564
Male 13,494,734 11,363,953
Female 11,856,728 9,780,611
Population Growth 19.90% 28.06%
Percantage of total Population 2.09% 2.06%
Sex Ratio 879 861
Child Sex Ratio 834 819
Density/km2 573 478
Area(Km 2) 44,212 44,212
Total Child Population (0-6 Age) 3,380,721 3,335,537
Literacy 75.55 % 67.91 %
Male Literacy 84.06 % 78.49 %
Female Literacy 65.94 % 55.73 %

Haryana Urban Population

Out of total population of Haryana, 34.88% people live in urban regions. The urban population of Haryana increased by 44.59 percent during 2001-2011 period and is expected to rise further. Sex Ratio in urban regions of Haryana was 873 females per 1000 males. Average Literacy rate in Haryana for Urban regions was 83.14 percent.

Haryana Rural Population

Of the total population of Haryana state, around 65.12 percent live in the villages of rural areas. The population growth rate in Haryana for rural populatation recorded for this decade (2001-2011) was 9.85%. In rural regions of Haryana state, female sex ratio per 1000 males was 882. Average literacy rate in Haryana for rural areas was 71.42 percent.

Haryana City List


Haryana Metropolitan Regions

Large Metropolitan Region Population Male Female
Gurgaon 902,112 488,251 413,861

Haryana State Information

Recently as per Haryana census data, 88.36% houses are owned while 9.55% were rented. In all, 65.57% couples in Haryana lived in single family. In 2011, 68.13% of Haryana population had access to Banking and Non-Banking Finance Corporation. Only 5.26% of Haryana population had internet facility which is likely to improve in 2021 due to Reliance Jio and Airtel. This is likely to see increased ecommerce penetration of Flipkart/Amazon in Haryana. 10.51% of family in Haryana owned car while 33.34% owned two wheller. Due to increase in literacy rate of Haryana, we are also seeing increase in interest in purchasing Health and Life Insurance policies by Haryana population. In few months we will also get details of election data for Haryana.

While Chandigarh is the capital city of Haryana state, largest remains Faridabad as per census 2011. The languages spoken in the Haryana state includes Hindi and Haryanvi. In total Haryana (HR) state comprises 21 districts. The ISOCODE assigned by International Organization for Standardization for Haryana state is HR.

What is the population of Haryana in 2023? The question though legimate has no correct answer. The last census of Haryana was done in 2011 and the next census of 2021 is postponed until 2024. The current estimated population is approximately 3.09 Crores.

Literacy rate of Haryana has seen upward trend and is 75.55 % as per 2011 population census. We have now also got estimated 2021 literacy rate of Haryana from government records and data.

As per details from latest census data, currently Haryana is having higher sex ratio compared to national average. Sex Ratio of Haryana in 2011-2021 is...