Karnal Population
As per the 2011 Census, Karnal District has a population of 15.05 Lac (15,05,324) with 7.98 Lac (7,97,712) males and 7.08 Lac (7,07,612) females.The sex ratio in Karnal is 888, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Karnal District is 1.97 Lac (1,96,610) which is 13.06% of Karnal District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Karnal District is 824 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Karnal District is listed as part of HARYANA State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Karnal Population Census 2011
- Karnal Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Karnal Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Karnal District current estimated population is projected to be 18.10 Lac (18,10,424), indicating a 20.27% increased from Karnal's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 9.53 Lac, and the estimated female population is 8.58 Lac.
Karnal Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Karnal District estimated population is projected to be 18.32 Lac (18,31,771), projecting a 21.69% increased from Karnal's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 9.64 Lac, and the estimated female population is 8.68 Lac.
Karnal Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Karnal District, with a total Hindu population of 13.41 Lac (13,41,002), accounting for 89.08% of the Karnal District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 7.11 Lac (7,11,248), and the Hindu female population is around 6.30 Lac (6,29,754).
Karnal Sikh Population
Sikh is the second most popular religion in Karnal District, with a total Sikh population of 1.26 Lac (1,26,207), accounting for 8.38% of the Karnal District population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 66.27 k (66,270), and the Sikh female population is around 59.94 k (59,937).
Karnal Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 13,41,002 | 89.08% |
| Sikh | 1,26,207 | 8.38% |
| Muslim | 31,650 | 2.1% |
| Religion not stated | 2,319 | 0.15% |
| Christian | 2,049 | 0.14% |
| Jain | 1,516 | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 532 | 0.04% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 49 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKarnal Urban Population
The Urban population of Karnal District is 4.55 Lac (4,54,810), with 2.41 Lac (2,40,602) being males and 2.14 Lac (2,14,208) being females, making up 30.21% of the Karnal total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 891 females for every 1000 males.
Karnal Rural Population
The Rural population of Karnal District is 10.51 Lac (10,50,514), with 5.57 Lac (5,57,110) being males and 4.93 Lac (4,93,404) being females, making up 69.79% of the Karnal total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 886 females for every 1000 males.
Karnal Literacy Rate
Karnal District has a literacy rate of 74.73% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Karnal District is 81.82 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Karnal District is 66.82 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Karnal District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.35%, while in the rural regions of Karnal District, it is around 71.37%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Karnal
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 74.73 | 81.82 | 66.82 |
| Urban Area | 82.35 | 87.1 | 77.07 |
| Rural Area | 71.37 | 79.5 | 62.28 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Karnal
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 74.88 | 82.24 | 66.65 |
| Sikh | 77.11 | 81.32 | 72.52 |
| Muslim | 56.13 | 64.52 | 46.68 |
| Religion not stated | 79.08 | 85.84 | 71.93 |
Karnal Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Karnal District is 3.40 Lac (3,39,604) with 1.80 Lac (1,79,681) males and 1.60 Lac (1,59,923) females, which is 22.56% of Karnal District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 891 females for every 1000 males.
Karnal Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Karnal District is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Karnal District.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Karnal
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 888 |
| Urban Area | 891 |
| Rural Area | 886 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Karnal
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 886 |
| Sikh | 905 |
| Muslim | 881 |
| Religion not stated | 894 |
Karnal Area & Households
The Total Area of Karnal District is 2,520 Square KM, with a population density of 597 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Karnal District are 8 and the Total Number of Villages in Karnal District are 434.The Total Number of households in Karnal District are 2.92 Lac(2,92,084).
Karnal Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Karnal District, there are about 5.16 Lac (5,16,062) workers, making up nearly 34.28% of the Karnal District total population. Out of these, around 4.12 Lac (4,11,646) are male workers, and about 1.04 Lac (1,04,416) are female workers.
Karnal - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Karnal district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 2,30,386, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 15,05,324 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1951. The growth rate of 36.6% 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 19.52%.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.
Karnal District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 2,30,386 to 15,05,324.
- The year 1951 stands out with a growth rate of 36.6%.
- 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 | 2.30 Lac | - | - | 1.25 Lac | 1.06 Lac |
| 1911 | 2.09 Lac | -21.85 k | -9.484083234 | 1.14 Lac | 94.46 k |
| 1921 | 2.16 Lac | 7.34 k | 3.517857828 | 1.18 Lac | 97.76 k |
| 1931 | 2.22 Lac | 6.02 k | 2.786373406 | 1.22 Lac | 99.65 k |
| 1941 | 2.59 Lac | 37.08 k | 16.71211022 | 1.41 Lac | 1.18 Lac |
| 1951 | 3.54 Lac | 94.80 k | 36.60476737 | 1.90 Lac | 1.64 Lac |
| 1961 | 4.75 Lac | 1.21 Lac | 34.19172103 | 2.56 Lac | 2.19 Lac |
| 1971 | 6.20 Lac | 1.45 Lac | 30.50437941 | 3.34 Lac | 2.86 Lac |
| 1981 | 8.30 Lac | 2.10 Lac | 33.96009575 | 4.47 Lac | 3.83 Lac |
| 1991 | 10.35 Lac | 2.05 Lac | 24.75675571 | 5.55 Lac | 4.80 Lac |
| 2001 | 12.74 Lac | 2.39 Lac | 23.063097 | 6.83 Lac | 5.91 Lac |
| 2011 | 15.05 Lac | 2.31 Lac | 18.14032992 | 7.98 Lac | 7.08 Lac |
Karnal - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18.10 Lac (18,10,424) | 20.27% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 18.32 Lac (18,31,771) | 21.69% | 1.42 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 18.52 Lac (18,51,942) | 23.03% | 1.34 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 18.71 Lac (18,71,349) | 24.32% | 1.29 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 18.91 Lac (18,90,697) | 25.6% | 1.28 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 19.10 Lac (19,10,045) | 26.89% | 1.29 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 19.29 Lac (19,29,452) | 28.18% | 1.29 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 19.48 Lac (19,47,918) | 29.4% | 1.22 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 19.66 Lac (19,65,855) | 30.59% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 19.84 Lac (19,83,791) | 31.78% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 20.02 Lac (20,01,669) | 32.97% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 20.20 Lac (20,19,606) | 34.16% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 20.37 Lac (20,37,484) | 35.35% | 1.19 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Karnal District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 20.37 Lac (20,37,484), with a male population of 10.63 Lac (10,62,699) and a female population of 9.75 Lac (9,74,998). This reflects a total growth of 35.35% from Karnal District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.26%.