Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Gurgaon District

Gurgaon Population

As per the 2011 Census, Gurgaon District has a population of 15.14 Lac (15,14,432) with 8.17 Lac (8,16,690) males and 6.98 Lac (6,97,742) females.The sex ratio in Gurgaon is 855, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Gurgaon District is 2.03 Lac (2,02,602) which is 13.38% of Gurgaon District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Gurgaon District is 831 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Gurgaon District is listed as part of HARYANA State in INDIA.

15.14 Lac

Toatl Population

8.17 Lac

Male Population

6.98 Lac

Female Population

Gurgaon Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Gurgaon District current estimated population is projected to be 18.21 Lac (18,21,378), indicating a 20.27% increased from Gurgaon's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 9.76 Lac, and the estimated female population is 8.46 Lac.

Gurgaon Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Gurgaon District estimated population is projected to be 18.43 Lac (18,42,854), projecting a 21.69% increased from Gurgaon's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 9.86 Lac, and the estimated female population is 8.56 Lac.

Gurgaon Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Gurgaon District, with a total Hindu population of 14.09 Lac (14,08,801), accounting for 93.03% of the Gurgaon District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 7.59 Lac (7,58,586), and the Hindu female population is around 6.50 Lac (6,50,215).

Gurgaon Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Gurgaon District, with a total Muslim population of 70.84 k (70,842), accounting for 4.68% of the Gurgaon District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 40.24 k (40,240), and the Muslim female population is around 30.60 k (30,602).

Gurgaon Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu14,08,80193.03%
Muslim70,8424.68%
Sikh15,0971%
Christian9,7250.64%
Jain7,4510.49%
Religion not stated1,3180.09%
Buddhist9440.06%
Other religions and persuasions2540.02%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Gurgaon Urban Population

The Urban population of Gurgaon District is 10.42 Lac (10,42,253), with 5.65 Lac (5,65,228) being males and 4.77 Lac (4,77,025) being females, making up 68.82% of the Gurgaon total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 844 females for every 1000 males.

Gurgaon Rural Population

The Rural population of Gurgaon District is 4.72 Lac (4,72,179), with 2.51 Lac (2,51,462) being males and 2.21 Lac (2,20,717) being females, making up 31.18% of the Gurgaon total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 878 females for every 1000 males.

Gurgaon Literacy Rate

Gurgaon District has a literacy rate of 84.7% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Gurgaon District is 90.46 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Gurgaon District is 77.98 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Gurgaon District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 86.76%, while in the rural regions of Gurgaon District, it is around 80.08%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Gurgaon

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 84.7 90.46 77.98
Urban Area 86.76 90.73 82.06
Rural Area 80.08 89.86 69.11

Literacy Rate by Religion in Gurgaon

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 85.56 91.41 78.79
Muslim 60.99 69.33 49.59
Sikh 96.34 97.01 95.58
Christian 92.19 94.14 90.29

Gurgaon Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Gurgaon District is 1.98 Lac (1,97,937) with 1.04 Lac (1,04,332) males and 93.61 k (93,605) females, which is 13.07% of Gurgaon District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 898 females for every 1000 males.

Gurgaon Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes Population in Gurgaon District is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Gurgaon District.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Gurgaon

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 855
Urban Area 844
Rural Area 878

Sex Ratio by Religion in Gurgaon

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 858
Muslim 761
Sikh 895
Christian 1007

Gurgaon Area & Households

The Total Area of Gurgaon District is 1,258 Square KM, with a population density of 1,204 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Gurgaon District are 9 and the Total Number of Villages in Gurgaon District are 242.The Total Number of households in Gurgaon District are 3.26 Lac(3,26,428).

Gurgaon Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Gurgaon District, there are about 5.45 Lac (5,44,716) workers, making up nearly 35.97% of the Gurgaon District total population. Out of these, around 4.32 Lac (4,32,456) are male workers, and about 1.12 Lac (1,12,260) are female workers.

Gurgaon - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Gurgaon district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 1,82,978, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 15,14,432 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 2011. The growth rate of 73.14% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1911 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 23.35%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.

Gurgaon District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 1,82,978 to 15,14,432.
  • The year 2011 stands out with a growth rate of 73.14%.
  • The year 1911 experienced a unique negative growth.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 1.83 Lac - - 96.06 k 86.92 k
1911 1.60 Lac -23.42 k -12.7996645 84.97 k 74.59 k
1921 1.49 Lac -10.93 k -6.850928507 79.99 k 68.64 k
1931 1.62 Lac 13.84 k 9.30988313 87.39 k 75.08 k
1941 1.87 Lac 24.31 k 14.96393047 99.34 k 87.43 k
1951 2.02 Lac 14.95 k 8.005354036 1.06 Lac 95.47 k
1961 2.60 Lac 57.93 k 28.71603702 1.38 Lac 1.22 Lac
1971 3.48 Lac 88.50 k 34.08214746 1.84 Lac 1.64 Lac
1981 4.72 Lac 1.24 Lac 35.48575187 2.51 Lac 2.20 Lac
1991 6.07 Lac 1.35 Lac 28.64054103 3.24 Lac 2.82 Lac
2001 8.75 Lac 2.68 Lac 44.15095148 4.73 Lac 4.02 Lac
2011 15.14 Lac 6.40 Lac 73.13829392 8.17 Lac 6.98 Lac

Historical Population of Gurgaon by Census Year 1901-2011

Gurgaon - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 18.21 Lac (18,21,378) 20.27%
2025 18.43 Lac (18,42,854) 21.69% 1.42 %
2026 18.63 Lac (18,63,148) 23.03% 1.34 %
2027 18.83 Lac (18,82,672) 24.32% 1.29 %
2028 19.02 Lac (19,02,137) 25.6% 1.28 %
2029 19.22 Lac (19,21,602) 26.89% 1.29 %
2030 19.41 Lac (19,41,126) 28.18% 1.29 %
2031 19.60 Lac (19,59,704) 29.4% 1.22 %
2032 19.78 Lac (19,77,749) 30.59% 1.19 %
2033 19.96 Lac (19,95,794) 31.78% 1.19 %
2034 20.14 Lac (20,13,780) 32.97% 1.19 %
2035 20.32 Lac (20,31,825) 34.16% 1.19 %
2036 20.50 Lac (20,49,811) 35.35% 1.19 %

Projected estimates indicate that Gurgaon District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 20.50 Lac (20,49,811), with a male population of 10.88 Lac (10,87,981) and a female population of 9.61 Lac (9,61,399). This reflects a total growth of 35.35% from Gurgaon District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.26%.

Gurgaon Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Gurgaon is 15.14 Lac (15,14,432).

The estimated population of Gurgaon in 2024 is approximately 18.21 Lac (18,21,378).

Hindu constitute 93.03% of Gurgaon population, amounting to approximately 14.09 Lac (14,08,801) people.

Muslim constitute 4.68% of Gurgaon population, totaling around 70.84 k (70,842) people.

Hindu: 93.03%, Muslim: 4.68%, Sikh: 1%, Christian: 0.64%, Jain: 0.49%, Religion not stated: 0.09%, Buddhist: 0.06%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.02%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Gurgaon is 1.98 Lac (13.07%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

In Gurgaon, 10.42 Lac (68.82%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 4.72 Lac (31.18%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gurgaon is 84.7%, with male literacy at 90.46% and female literacy at 77.98%.

The sex ratio in Gurgaon is 855 females for every 1000 males.

Gurgaon population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.26% up to 2036.