Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Panchkula District

Panchkula Population

As per the 2011 Census, Panchkula District has a population of 5.61 Lac (5,61,293) with 3.00 Lac (2,99,679) males and 2.62 Lac (2,61,614) females.The sex ratio in Panchkula is 873, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Panchkula District is 66.30 k (66,302) which is 11.81% of Panchkula District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Panchkula District is 864 females for every 1000 males.

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

5.61 Lac

Toatl Population

3.00 Lac

Male Population

2.62 Lac

Female Population

Panchkula Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Panchkula District current estimated population is projected to be 6.75 Lac (6,75,056), indicating a 20.27% increased from Panchkula's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.58 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.17 Lac.

Panchkula Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Panchkula District estimated population is projected to be 6.83 Lac (6,83,016), projecting a 21.69% increased from Panchkula's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.62 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.21 Lac.

Panchkula Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Panchkula District, with a total Hindu population of 4.91 Lac (4,90,702), accounting for 87.42% of the Panchkula District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.62 Lac (2,62,324), and the Hindu female population is around 2.28 Lac (2,28,378).

Panchkula Sikh Population

Sikh is the second most popular religion in Panchkula District, with a total Sikh population of 40.95 k (40,951), accounting for 7.3% of the Panchkula District population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 21.79 k (21,785), and the Sikh female population is around 19.17 k (19,166).

Panchkula Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu4,90,70287.42%
Sikh40,9517.3%
Muslim23,4514.18%
Christian2,5830.46%
Jain1,6260.29%
Buddhist1,0080.18%
Religion not stated8820.16%
Other religions and persuasions900.02%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Panchkula Urban Population

The Urban population of Panchkula District is 3.13 Lac (3,13,230), with 1.67 Lac (1,66,526) being males and 1.47 Lac (1,46,704) being females, making up 55.81% of the Panchkula total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 881 females for every 1000 males.

Panchkula Rural Population

The Rural population of Panchkula District is 2.48 Lac (2,48,063), with 1.33 Lac (1,33,153) being males and 1.15 Lac (1,14,910) being females, making up 44.19% of the Panchkula total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 863 females for every 1000 males.

Panchkula Literacy Rate

Panchkula District has a literacy rate of 81.88% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Panchkula District is 87.04 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Panchkula District is 75.99 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Panchkula District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 86.72%, while in the rural regions of Panchkula District, it is around 75.64%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Panchkula

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 81.88 87.04 75.99
Urban Area 86.72 90.47 82.48
Rural Area 75.64 82.66 67.5

Literacy Rate by Religion in Panchkula

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 82.31 87.34 76.54
Sikh 85.29 90.06 79.92
Muslim 64.23 72.72 54.69
Christian 89.94 93.02 86.65

Panchkula Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Panchkula District is 1.02 Lac (1,01,830) with 53.87 k (53,868) males and 47.96 k (47,962) females, which is 18.14% of Panchkula District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 891 females for every 1000 males.

Panchkula Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

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

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Panchkula

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 873
Urban Area 881
Rural Area 863

Sex Ratio by Religion in Panchkula

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 871
Sikh 880
Muslim 901
Christian 934

Panchkula Area & Households

The Total Area of Panchkula District is 898 Square KM, with a population density of 625 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Panchkula District are 8 and the Total Number of Villages in Panchkula District are 219.The Total Number of households in Panchkula District are 1.17 Lac(1,17,107).

Panchkula Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Panchkula District, there are about 2.11 Lac (2,11,479) workers, making up nearly 37.68% of the Panchkula District total population. Out of these, around 1.65 Lac (1,64,865) are male workers, and about 46.61 k (46,614) are female workers.

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

Diving deeper into local demographics, Panchkula district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 73,413, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 5,61,293 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991. The growth rate of 57.61% 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 22.33%.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.

Panchkula District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 73,413 to 5,61,293.
  • The year 1991 stands out with a growth rate of 57.61%.
  • 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 73.41 k - - 40.65 k 32.77 k
1911 61.58 k -11.84 k -16.12112296 35.13 k 26.45 k
1921 57.32 k -4.26 k -6.916431193 32.27 k 25.05 k
1931 66.10 k 8.78 k 15.32476142 37.04 k 29.06 k
1941 75.44 k 9.34 k 14.13097741 41.98 k 33.46 k
1951 81.10 k 5.66 k 7.502253327 45.09 k 36.01 k
1961 1.06 Lac 24.76 k 30.53363583 58.65 k 47.22 k
1971 1.41 Lac 35.42 k 33.45959119 77.64 k 63.65 k
1981 1.97 Lac 55.65 k 39.38538194 1.07 Lac 89.47 k
1991 3.10 Lac 1.13 Lac 57.61022449 1.69 Lac 1.42 Lac
2001 4.68 Lac 1.58 Lac 50.90755036 2.57 Lac 2.11 Lac
2011 5.61 Lac 92.88 k 19.82916712 3.00 Lac 2.62 Lac

Historical Population of Panchkula by Census Year 1901-2011

Panchkula - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 6.75 Lac (6,75,056) 20.27%
2025 6.83 Lac (6,83,016) 21.69% 1.42 %
2026 6.91 Lac (6,90,538) 23.03% 1.34 %
2027 6.98 Lac (6,97,774) 24.32% 1.29 %
2028 7.05 Lac (7,04,988) 25.6% 1.28 %
2029 7.12 Lac (7,12,203) 26.89% 1.29 %
2030 7.19 Lac (7,19,439) 28.18% 1.29 %
2031 7.26 Lac (7,26,324) 29.4% 1.22 %
2032 7.33 Lac (7,33,012) 30.59% 1.19 %
2033 7.40 Lac (7,39,700) 31.78% 1.19 %
2034 7.46 Lac (7,46,366) 32.97% 1.19 %
2035 7.53 Lac (7,53,055) 34.16% 1.19 %
2036 7.60 Lac (7,59,721) 35.35% 1.19 %

Projected estimates indicate that Panchkula District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 7.60 Lac (7,59,721), with a male population of 3.99 Lac (3,99,228) and a female population of 3.60 Lac (3,60,471). This reflects a total growth of 35.35% from Panchkula District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.41%.