Gharaunda Population in 2025
In 2025, Gharaunda Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.29 Lac (2,28,890), indicating a 21.69% increased from Gharaunda's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.20 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.08 Lac.
Gharaunda Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Gharaunda Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.31 Lac (2,31,410), projecting a 23.03% increased from Gharaunda's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.22 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.10 Lac.
Gharaunda Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Gharaunda Tehsil has a population of 1.88 Lac (1,88,098) with 99.68 k (99,684) males and 88.41 k (88,414) females.The sex ratio in Gharaunda is 887, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Gharaunda Tehsil is 27.12 k (27,121) which is 14.42% of Gharaunda Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Gharaunda Tehsil is 840 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Gharaunda Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Karnal District in the state of HARYANA in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Gharaunda Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Gharaunda Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.71 Lac (1,70,600), accounting for 90.7% of the Gharaunda Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 90.55 k (90,552), and the Hindu female population is around 80.05 k (80,048).
Gharaunda Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Gharaunda Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 9.61 k (9,614), accounting for 5.11% of the Gharaunda Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 5.10 k (5,097), and the Muslim female population is around 4.52 k (4,517).
Gharaunda Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,70,600 | 90.7% |
| Muslim | 9,614 | 5.11% |
| Sikh | 6,897 | 3.67% |
| Religion not stated | 450 | 0.24% |
| Jain | 380 | 0.2% |
| Christian | 132 | 0.07% |
| Buddhist | 17 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 8 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationGharaunda Urban Population
The Urban population of Gharaunda Tehsil is 37.82 k (37,816), with 19.92 k (19,919) being males and 17.90 k (17,897) being females, making up 20.1% of the Gharaunda total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 899 females for every 1000 males.
Gharaunda Rural Population
The Rural population of Gharaunda Tehsil is 1.50 Lac (1,50,282), with 79.77 k (79,765) being males and 70.52 k (70,517) being females, making up 79.9% of the Gharaunda total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 885 females for every 1000 males.
Gharaunda Literacy Rate
Gharaunda Tehsil has a literacy rate of 71.16% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Gharaunda Tehsil is 79.62 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Gharaunda Tehsil is 61.71 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Gharaunda Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 81.07%, while in the rural regions of Gharaunda Tehsil, it is around 68.62%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Gharaunda
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 71.16 | 79.62 | 61.71 |
| Urban Area | 81.07 | 87.32 | 74.19 |
| Rural Area | 68.62 | 77.66 | 58.49 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Gharaunda
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 73.05 | 81.49 | 63.59 |
| Muslim | 45.04 | 56.39 | 32.47 |
| Sikh | 56.17 | 60.89 | 51.13 |
| Religion not stated | 83.01 | 93.75 | 72.68 |
Gharaunda Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Gharaunda Tehsil is 41.57 k (41,572) with 22.07 k (22,067) males and 19.51 k (19,505) females, which is 22.1% of Gharaunda Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 884 females for every 1000 males.
Gharaunda Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Gharaunda Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Gharaunda Tehsil.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Gharaunda
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 887 |
| Urban Area | 899 |
| Rural Area | 885 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Gharaunda
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 885 |
| Muslim | 887 |
| Sikh | 952 |
| Religion not stated | 1018 |
Gharaunda Area & Households
The Total Area of Gharaunda Tehsil is 444.46 Square KM, with a population density of 423 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Gharaunda Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Gharaunda Tehsil are 55.The Total Number of households in Gharaunda Tehsil are 35.18 k(35,181).
Gharaunda Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Gharaunda Tehsil, there are about 61.21 k (61,205) workers, making up nearly 32.54% of the Gharaunda Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 50.25 k (50,250) are male workers, and about 10.96 k (10,955) are female workers.
Gharaunda - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.29 Lac (2,28,890) | 21.69% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.31 Lac (2,31,410) | 23.03% | 1.34 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.34 Lac (2,33,835) | 24.32% | 1.29 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.36 Lac (2,36,253) | 25.6% | 1.28 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.39 Lac (2,38,670) | 26.89% | 1.29 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.41 Lac (2,41,095) | 28.18% | 1.29 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.43 Lac (2,43,403) | 29.4% | 1.22 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.46 Lac (2,45,644) | 30.59% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.48 Lac (2,47,885) | 31.78% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.50 Lac (2,50,119) | 32.97% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.52 Lac (2,52,361) | 34.16% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.55 Lac (2,54,595) | 35.35% | 1.19 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Gharaunda Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.55 Lac (2,54,595), with a male population of 1.33 Lac (1,32,798) and a female population of 1.22 Lac (1,21,824). This reflects a total growth of 35.35% from Gharaunda Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.24%.