Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Mewat District

Mewat Population

As per the 2011 Census, Mewat District has a population of 10.89 Lac (10,89,263) with 5.71 Lac (5,71,162) males and 5.18 Lac (5,18,101) females.The sex ratio in Mewat is 908, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Mewat District is 2.48 Lac (2,48,128) which is 22.78% of Mewat District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Mewat District is 907 females for every 1000 males.

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

10.89 Lac

Toatl Population

5.71 Lac

Male Population

5.18 Lac

Female Population

Mewat Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Mewat District current estimated population is projected to be 13.10 Lac (13,10,035), indicating a 20.27% increased from Mewat 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 6.82 Lac, and the estimated female population is 6.28 Lac.

Mewat Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Mewat District estimated population is projected to be 13.25 Lac (13,25,483), projecting a 21.69% increased from Mewat 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 6.90 Lac, and the estimated female population is 6.36 Lac.

Mewat Muslim Population

Muslim is the most popular religion in Mewat District, with a total Muslim population of 8.63 Lac (8,62,647), accounting for 79.2% of the Mewat District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 4.51 Lac (4,51,020), and the Muslim female population is around 4.12 Lac (4,11,627).

Mewat Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Mewat District, with a total Hindu population of 2.22 Lac (2,21,846), accounting for 20.37% of the Mewat District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.18 Lac (1,17,592), and the Hindu female population is around 1.04 Lac (1,04,254).

Mewat Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Muslim8,62,64779.2%
Hindu2,21,84620.37%
Jain1,4530.13%
Christian1,2350.11%
Religion not stated9700.09%
Sikh5920.05%
Buddhist5160.05%
Other religions and persuasions40%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Mewat Urban Population

The Urban population of Mewat District is 1.24 Lac (1,24,106), with 65.08 k (65,076) being males and 59.03 k (59,030) being females, making up 11.39% of the Mewat total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 908 females for every 1000 males.

Mewat Rural Population

The Rural population of Mewat District is 9.65 Lac (9,65,157), with 5.06 Lac (5,06,086) being males and 4.59 Lac (4,59,071) being females, making up 88.61% of the Mewat total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 908 females for every 1000 males.

Mewat Literacy Rate

Mewat District has a literacy rate of 54.08% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Mewat District is 69.94 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Mewat District is 36.6 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Mewat District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 69.42%, while in the rural regions of Mewat District, it is around 51.99%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Mewat

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 54.08 69.94 36.6
Urban Area 69.42 80.09 57.71
Rural Area 51.99 68.56 33.71

Literacy Rate by Religion in Mewat

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Muslim 48.47 65.93 29.33
Hindu 73.36 83.62 61.85
Jain 94.77 97.04 92.16
Christian 48.24 64.1 29.63

Mewat Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Mewat District is 75.25 k (75,251) with 39.74 k (39,743) males and 35.51 k (35,508) females, which is 6.91% of Mewat District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 894 females for every 1000 males.

Mewat Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

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

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Mewat

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 908
Urban Area 908
Rural Area 908

Sex Ratio by Religion in Mewat

Religion Sex Ratio
Muslim 913
Hindu 887
Jain 835
Christian 847

Mewat Area & Households

The Total Area of Mewat District is 1,507 Square KM, with a population density of 723 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Mewat District are 8 and the Total Number of Villages in Mewat District are 439.The Total Number of households in Mewat District are 1.60 Lac(1,60,280).

Mewat Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Mewat District, there are about 2.90 Lac (2,89,964) workers, making up nearly 26.62% of the Mewat District total population. Out of these, around 2.25 Lac (2,24,642) are male workers, and about 65.32 k (65,322) are female workers.

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

Diving deeper into local demographics, Mewat district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 1,67,539, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 10,89,263 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 2001. The growth rate of 45.67% 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 20.03%.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.

Mewat District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 1,67,539 to 10,89,263.
  • The year 2001 stands out with a growth rate of 45.67%.
  • 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 1.68 Lac - - 87.95 k 79.59 k
1911 1.46 Lac -21.45 k -12.7996645 77.80 k 68.30 k
1921 1.36 Lac -10.01 k -6.850928507 73.24 k 62.85 k
1931 1.49 Lac 12.67 k 9.311092332 80.02 k 68.74 k
1941 1.71 Lac 22.26 k 14.9627578 90.96 k 80.05 k
1951 1.85 Lac 13.69 k 8.005777305 97.61 k 87.10 k
1961 2.39 Lac 54.65 k 29.58609675 1.26 Lac 1.14 Lac
1971 3.21 Lac 81.32 k 33.97423042 1.70 Lac 1.51 Lac
1981 3.92 Lac 71.50 k 22.29800106 2.08 Lac 1.84 Lac
1991 5.39 Lac 1.47 Lac 37.51558623 2.88 Lac 2.51 Lac
2001 7.86 Lac 2.46 Lac 45.66947092 4.14 Lac 3.72 Lac
2011 10.89 Lac 3.04 Lac 38.6546995 5.71 Lac 5.18 Lac

Historical Population of Mewat by Census Year 1901-2011

Mewat - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 13.10 Lac (13,10,035) 20.27%
2025 13.25 Lac (13,25,483) 21.69% 1.42 %
2026 13.40 Lac (13,40,079) 23.03% 1.34 %
2027 13.54 Lac (13,54,122) 24.32% 1.29 %
2028 13.68 Lac (13,68,122) 25.6% 1.28 %
2029 13.82 Lac (13,82,122) 26.89% 1.29 %
2030 13.96 Lac (13,96,165) 28.18% 1.29 %
2031 14.10 Lac (14,09,527) 29.4% 1.22 %
2032 14.23 Lac (14,22,506) 30.59% 1.19 %
2033 14.35 Lac (14,35,485) 31.78% 1.19 %
2034 14.48 Lac (14,48,422) 32.97% 1.19 %
2035 14.61 Lac (14,61,401) 34.16% 1.19 %
2036 14.74 Lac (14,74,338) 35.35% 1.19 %

Projected estimates indicate that Mewat District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 14.74 Lac (14,74,338), with a male population of 7.61 Lac (7,60,893) and a female population of 7.14 Lac (7,13,877). This reflects a total growth of 35.35% from Mewat District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.26%.

Mewat Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Mewat is 10.89 Lac (10,89,263).

The estimated population of Mewat in 2024 is approximately 13.10 Lac (13,10,035).

Muslim constitute 79.2% of Mewat population, amounting to approximately 8.63 Lac (8,62,647) people.

Hindu constitute 20.37% of Mewat population, totaling around 2.22 Lac (2,21,846) people.

Muslim: 79.2%, Hindu: 20.37%, Jain: 0.13%, Christian: 0.11%, Religion not stated: 0.09%, Sikh: 0.05%, Buddhist: 0.05%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Mewat is 75.25 k (6.91%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

In Mewat , 1.24 Lac (11.39%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 9.65 Lac (88.61%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Mewat is 54.08%, with male literacy at 69.94% and female literacy at 36.6%.

The sex ratio in Mewat is 908 females for every 1000 males.

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