Ambala Population in 2025
In 2025, Ambala Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 7.98 Lac (7,97,731), indicating a 21.69% increased from Ambala's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 4.21 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.76 Lac.
Ambala Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Ambala Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 8.07 Lac (8,06,516), projecting a 23.03% increased from Ambala's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 4.26 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.81 Lac.
Ambala Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Ambala Tehsil has a population of 6.56 Lac (6,55,564) with 3.49 Lac (3,48,829) males and 3.07 Lac (3,06,735) females.The sex ratio in Ambala is 880, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Ambala Tehsil is 71.85 k (71,849) which is 10.96% of Ambala Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Ambala Tehsil is 827 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Ambala Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Ambala District in the state of HARYANA in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Ambala Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Ambala Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 5.46 Lac (5,46,162), accounting for 83.31% of the Ambala Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.91 Lac (2,91,256), and the Hindu female population is around 2.55 Lac (2,54,906).
Ambala Sikh Population
Sikh is the second most popular religion in Ambala Tehsil, with a total Sikh population of 88.51 k (88,514), accounting for 13.5% of the Ambala Tehsil population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 46.45 k (46,445), and the Sikh female population is around 42.07 k (42,069).
Ambala Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 5,46,162 | 83.31% |
| Sikh | 88,514 | 13.5% |
| Muslim | 9,868 | 1.51% |
| Jain | 4,471 | 0.68% |
| Religion not stated | 3,139 | 0.48% |
| Christian | 2,999 | 0.46% |
| Buddhist | 331 | 0.05% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 80 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationAmbala Urban Population
The Urban population of Ambala Tehsil is 4.40 Lac (4,40,167), with 2.35 Lac (2,34,966) being males and 2.05 Lac (2,05,201) being females, making up 67.14% of the Ambala total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 874 females for every 1000 males.
Ambala Rural Population
The Rural population of Ambala Tehsil is 2.15 Lac (2,15,397), with 1.14 Lac (1,13,863) being males and 1.02 Lac (1,01,534) being females, making up 32.86% of the Ambala total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 892 females for every 1000 males.
Ambala Literacy Rate
Ambala Tehsil has a literacy rate of 84.15% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Ambala Tehsil is 88.88 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Ambala Tehsil is 78.81 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Ambala Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 87.99%, while in the rural regions of Ambala Tehsil, it is around 76.17%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Ambala
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 84.15 | 88.88 | 78.81 |
| Urban Area | 87.99 | 91.58 | 83.91 |
| Rural Area | 76.17 | 83.21 | 68.39 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Ambala
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 83.7 | 88.48 | 78.26 |
| Sikh | 86.99 | 91.58 | 82.02 |
| Muslim | 73.78 | 79.72 | 66.55 |
| Jain | 97.86 | 98.85 | 96.74 |
Ambala Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Ambala Tehsil is 1.40 Lac (1,39,706) with 73.66 k (73,659) males and 66.05 k (66,047) females, which is 21.31% of Ambala Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 897 females for every 1000 males.
Ambala Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Ambala Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Ambala Tehsil.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Ambala
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 880 |
| Urban Area | 874 |
| Rural Area | 892 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Ambala
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 876 |
| Sikh | 906 |
| Muslim | 836 |
| Jain | 889 |
Ambala Area & Households
The Total Area of Ambala Tehsil is 736 Square KM, with a population density of 891 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Ambala Tehsil are 10 and the Total Number of Villages in Ambala Tehsil are 164.The Total Number of households in Ambala Tehsil are 1.36 Lac(1,36,233).
Ambala Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Ambala Tehsil, there are about 2.27 Lac (2,26,832) workers, making up nearly 34.6% of the Ambala Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.91 Lac (1,91,309) are male workers, and about 35.52 k (35,523) are female workers.
Ambala - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7.98 Lac (7,97,731) | 21.69% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 8.07 Lac (8,06,516) | 23.03% | 1.34 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 8.15 Lac (8,14,967) | 24.32% | 1.29 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 8.23 Lac (8,23,393) | 25.6% | 1.28 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 8.32 Lac (8,31,819) | 26.89% | 1.29 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 8.40 Lac (8,40,271) | 28.18% | 1.29 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 8.48 Lac (8,48,313) | 29.4% | 1.22 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 8.56 Lac (8,56,124) | 30.59% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 8.64 Lac (8,63,935) | 31.78% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 8.72 Lac (8,71,721) | 32.97% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 8.80 Lac (8,79,532) | 34.16% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 8.87 Lac (8,87,318) | 35.35% | 1.19 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Ambala Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 8.87 Lac (8,87,318), with a male population of 4.65 Lac (4,64,705) and a female population of 4.23 Lac (4,22,642). This reflects a total growth of 35.35% from Ambala Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.24%.