Nilokheri Population in 2025
In 2025, Nilokheri Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.52 Lac (2,52,014), indicating a 21.69% increased from Nilokheri's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.32 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.20 Lac.
Nilokheri Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Nilokheri Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.55 Lac (2,54,789), projecting a 23.03% increased from Nilokheri's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.33 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.21 Lac.
Nilokheri Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Nilokheri Tehsil has a population of 2.07 Lac (2,07,101) with 1.09 Lac (1,09,384) males and 97.72 k (97,717) females.The sex ratio in Nilokheri is 894, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nilokheri Tehsil is 26.61 k (26,608) which is 12.85% of Nilokheri Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nilokheri Tehsil is 831 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Nilokheri Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Karnal District in the state of HARYANA in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Nilokheri Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Nilokheri Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.83 Lac (1,83,177), accounting for 88.45% of the Nilokheri Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 96.79 k (96,787), and the Hindu female population is around 86.39 k (86,390).
Nilokheri Sikh Population
Sikh is the second most popular religion in Nilokheri Tehsil, with a total Sikh population of 21.15 k (21,145), accounting for 10.21% of the Nilokheri Tehsil population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 11.12 k (11,122), and the Sikh female population is around 10.02 k (10,023).
Nilokheri Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,83,177 | 88.45% |
| Sikh | 21,145 | 10.21% |
| Muslim | 2,072 | 1% |
| Christian | 332 | 0.16% |
| Religion not stated | 269 | 0.13% |
| Jain | 71 | 0.03% |
| Buddhist | 28 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 7 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationNilokheri Urban Population
The Urban population of Nilokheri Tehsil is 43.88 k (43,882), with 23.22 k (23,217) being males and 20.67 k (20,665) being females, making up 21.19% of the Nilokheri total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 891 females for every 1000 males.
Nilokheri Rural Population
The Rural population of Nilokheri Tehsil is 1.63 Lac (1,63,219), with 86.17 k (86,167) being males and 77.05 k (77,052) being females, making up 78.81% of the Nilokheri total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 895 females for every 1000 males.
Nilokheri Literacy Rate
Nilokheri Tehsil has a literacy rate of 74.62% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nilokheri Tehsil is 82.01 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nilokheri Tehsil is 66.44 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Nilokheri Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 79.95%, while in the rural regions of Nilokheri Tehsil, it is around 73.17%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nilokheri
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 74.62 | 82.01 | 66.44 |
| Urban Area | 79.95 | 84.37 | 75.03 |
| Rural Area | 73.17 | 81.36 | 64.12 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Nilokheri
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 74.11 | 81.9 | 65.47 |
| Sikh | 79.71 | 83.97 | 75.06 |
| Muslim | 65.33 | 71.81 | 58.06 |
| Christian | 76.04 | 79.31 | 72.73 |
Nilokheri Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Nilokheri Tehsil is 55.05 k (55,054) with 28.91 k (28,906) males and 26.15 k (26,148) females, which is 26.58% of Nilokheri Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 905 females for every 1000 males.
Nilokheri Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Nilokheri Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Nilokheri Tehsil.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nilokheri
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 894 |
| Urban Area | 891 |
| Rural Area | 895 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Nilokheri
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 893 |
| Sikh | 902 |
| Muslim | 889 |
| Christian | 977 |
Nilokheri Area & Households
The Total Area of Nilokheri Tehsil is 395.66 Square KM, with a population density of 523 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Nilokheri Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Nilokheri Tehsil are 76.The Total Number of households in Nilokheri Tehsil are 40.45 k(40,450).
Nilokheri Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Nilokheri Tehsil, there are about 69.52 k (69,515) workers, making up nearly 33.57% of the Nilokheri Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 55.84 k (55,837) are male workers, and about 13.68 k (13,678) are female workers.
Nilokheri - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.52 Lac (2,52,014) | 21.69% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.55 Lac (2,54,789) | 23.03% | 1.34 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.57 Lac (2,57,459) | 24.32% | 1.29 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.60 Lac (2,60,121) | 25.6% | 1.28 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.63 Lac (2,62,783) | 26.89% | 1.29 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.65 Lac (2,65,453) | 28.18% | 1.29 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.68 Lac (2,67,993) | 29.4% | 1.22 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.70 Lac (2,70,461) | 30.59% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.73 Lac (2,72,929) | 31.78% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.75 Lac (2,75,388) | 32.97% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.78 Lac (2,77,856) | 34.16% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.80 Lac (2,80,315) | 35.35% | 1.19 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Nilokheri Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.80 Lac (2,80,315), with a male population of 1.46 Lac (1,45,720) and a female population of 1.35 Lac (1,34,642). This reflects a total growth of 35.35% from Nilokheri Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.24%.