Thanesar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Thanesar Tehsil has a population of 5.79 Lac (5,79,172) with 3.08 Lac (3,07,669) males and 2.72 Lac (2,71,503) females.The sex ratio in Thanesar is 883, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Thanesar Tehsil is 69.82 k (69,824) which is 12.06% of Thanesar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Thanesar Tehsil is 824 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Thanesar Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kurukshetra District in the state of HARYANA in India.
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Thanesar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Thanesar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 6.97 Lac (6,96,559), indicating a 20.27% increased from Thanesar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.68 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.29 Lac.
Thanesar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Thanesar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 7.05 Lac (7,04,773), projecting a 21.69% increased from Thanesar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.72 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.33 Lac.
Thanesar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Thanesar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 5.08 Lac (5,08,458), accounting for 87.79% of the Thanesar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.70 Lac (2,70,408), and the Hindu female population is around 2.38 Lac (2,38,050).
Thanesar Sikh Population
Sikh is the second most popular religion in Thanesar Tehsil, with a total Sikh population of 58.98 k (58,980), accounting for 10.18% of the Thanesar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 30.81 k (30,814), and the Sikh female population is around 28.17 k (28,166).
Thanesar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 5,08,458 | 87.79% |
| Sikh | 58,980 | 10.18% |
| Muslim | 10,106 | 1.74% |
| Christian | 784 | 0.14% |
| Jain | 308 | 0.05% |
| Religion not stated | 308 | 0.05% |
| Buddhist | 144 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 84 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationThanesar Urban Population
The Urban population of Thanesar Tehsil is 1.84 Lac (1,84,039), with 99.34 k (99,339) being males and 84.70 k (84,700) being females, making up 31.78% of the Thanesar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 853 females for every 1000 males.
Thanesar Rural Population
The Rural population of Thanesar Tehsil is 3.95 Lac (3,95,133), with 2.08 Lac (2,08,330) being males and 1.87 Lac (1,86,803) being females, making up 68.22% of the Thanesar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 897 females for every 1000 males.
Thanesar Literacy Rate
Thanesar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 77.62% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Thanesar Tehsil is 84.25 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Thanesar Tehsil is 70.19 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Thanesar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.71%, while in the rural regions of Thanesar Tehsil, it is around 74.24%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Thanesar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 77.62 | 84.25 | 70.19 |
| Urban Area | 84.71 | 88.83 | 79.89 |
| Rural Area | 74.24 | 82 | 65.71 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Thanesar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 77.52 | 84.38 | 69.79 |
| Sikh | 80.65 | 85.38 | 75.58 |
| Muslim | 62.95 | 70.07 | 54.19 |
| Christian | 83.12 | 84.64 | 81.4 |
Thanesar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Thanesar Tehsil is 1.27 Lac (1,26,712) with 66.76 k (66,763) males and 59.95 k (59,949) females, which is 21.88% of Thanesar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 898 females for every 1000 males.
Thanesar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Thanesar Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Thanesar Tehsil.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Thanesar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 883 |
| Urban Area | 853 |
| Rural Area | 897 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Thanesar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 881 |
| Sikh | 915 |
| Muslim | 817 |
| Christian | 863 |
Thanesar Area & Households
The Total Area of Thanesar Tehsil is 801 Square KM, with a population density of 723 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Thanesar Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Thanesar Tehsil are 242.The Total Number of households in Thanesar Tehsil are 1.12 Lac(1,12,485).
Thanesar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Thanesar Tehsil, there are about 2.07 Lac (2,06,816) workers, making up nearly 35.71% of the Thanesar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.61 Lac (1,60,803) are male workers, and about 46.01 k (46,013) are female workers.
Thanesar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6.97 Lac (6,96,559) | 20.27% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 7.05 Lac (7,04,773) | 21.69% | 1.42 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 7.13 Lac (7,12,533) | 23.03% | 1.34 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 7.20 Lac (7,20,000) | 24.32% | 1.29 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 7.27 Lac (7,27,444) | 25.6% | 1.28 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 7.35 Lac (7,34,888) | 26.89% | 1.29 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 7.42 Lac (7,42,355) | 28.18% | 1.29 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 7.49 Lac (7,49,460) | 29.4% | 1.22 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 7.56 Lac (7,56,361) | 30.59% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 7.63 Lac (7,63,262) | 31.78% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 7.70 Lac (7,70,141) | 32.97% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 7.77 Lac (7,77,042) | 34.16% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 7.84 Lac (7,83,920) | 35.35% | 1.19 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Thanesar Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 7.84 Lac (7,83,920), with a male population of 4.10 Lac (4,09,872) and a female population of 3.74 Lac (3,74,096). This reflects a total growth of 35.35% from Thanesar Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.26%.