Villages In Kalka Subdistrict (Tahsil)

Kalka Population

As per the 2011 Census, Kalka Tehsil has a population of 1.68 Lac (1,68,073) with 89.07 k (89,069) males and 79.00 k (79,004) females.The sex ratio in Kalka is 887, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kalka Tehsil is 20.81 k (20,808) which is 12.38% of Kalka Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kalka Tehsil is 895 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kalka Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Panchkula District in the state of HARYANA in India.

1.68 Lac

Toatl Population

89.07 k

Male Population

79.00 k

Female Population

Kalka Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Kalka Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.02 Lac (2,02,139), indicating a 20.27% increased from Kalka's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.06 Lac, and the estimated female population is 95.74 k.

Kalka Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Kalka Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.05 Lac (2,04,522), projecting a 21.69% increased from Kalka's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.08 Lac, and the estimated female population is 96.94 k.

Kalka Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Kalka Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.37 Lac (1,37,047), accounting for 81.54% of the Kalka Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 72.62 k (72,622), and the Hindu female population is around 64.43 k (64,425).

Kalka Sikh Population

Sikh is the second most popular religion in Kalka Tehsil, with a total Sikh population of 21.89 k (21,888), accounting for 13.02% of the Kalka Tehsil population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 11.66 k (11,662), and the Sikh female population is around 10.23 k (10,226).

Kalka Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,37,04781.54%
Sikh21,88813.02%
Muslim7,6934.58%
Christian1,0940.65%
Jain1390.08%
Religion not stated1280.08%
Buddhist500.03%
Other religions and persuasions340.02%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Kalka Urban Population

The Urban population of Kalka Tehsil is 73.92 k (73,919), with 39.54 k (39,542) being males and 34.38 k (34,377) being females, making up 43.98% of the Kalka total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 870 females for every 1000 males.

Kalka Rural Population

The Rural population of Kalka Tehsil is 94.15 k (94,154), with 49.53 k (49,527) being males and 44.63 k (44,627) being females, making up 56.02% of the Kalka total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 902 females for every 1000 males.

Kalka Literacy Rate

Kalka Tehsil has a literacy rate of 81.67% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kalka Tehsil is 86.94 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kalka Tehsil is 75.71 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kalka Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 90.11%, while in the rural regions of Kalka Tehsil, it is around 74.83%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kalka

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 81.67 86.94 75.71
Urban Area 90.11 93.63 86.07
Rural Area 74.83 81.44 67.46

Literacy Rate by Religion in Kalka

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 82.41 87.55 76.62
Sikh 81.65 87.18 75.37
Muslim 65.13 72.9 56.36
Christian 93.86 95.55 92.07

Kalka Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kalka Tehsil is 39.08 k (39,083) with 20.40 k (20,395) males and 18.69 k (18,688) females, which is 23.25% of Kalka Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 917 females for every 1000 males.

Kalka Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes Population in Kalka Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Kalka Tehsil.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kalka

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 887
Urban Area 870
Rural Area 902

Sex Ratio by Religion in Kalka

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 888
Sikh 877
Muslim 903
Christian 947

Kalka Area & Households

The Total Area of Kalka Tehsil is 257.35 Square KM, with a population density of 653 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kalka Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Kalka Tehsil are 99.The Total Number of households in Kalka Tehsil are 34.58 k(34,577).

Kalka Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Kalka Tehsil, there are about 58.59 k (58,593) workers, making up nearly 34.86% of the Kalka Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 48.07 k (48,074) are male workers, and about 10.52 k (10,519) are female workers.

Kalka - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.02 Lac (2,02,139) 20.27%
2025 2.05 Lac (2,04,522) 21.69% 1.42 %
2026 2.07 Lac (2,06,774) 23.03% 1.34 %
2027 2.09 Lac (2,08,941) 24.32% 1.29 %
2028 2.11 Lac (2,11,101) 25.6% 1.28 %
2029 2.13 Lac (2,13,262) 26.89% 1.29 %
2030 2.15 Lac (2,15,428) 28.18% 1.29 %
2031 2.17 Lac (2,17,490) 29.4% 1.22 %
2032 2.19 Lac (2,19,493) 30.59% 1.19 %
2033 2.21 Lac (2,21,495) 31.78% 1.19 %
2034 2.23 Lac (2,23,492) 32.97% 1.19 %
2035 2.25 Lac (2,25,494) 34.16% 1.19 %
2036 2.27 Lac (2,27,490) 35.35% 1.19 %

Projected estimates indicate that Kalka Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.27 Lac (2,27,490), with a male population of 1.19 Lac (1,18,657) and a female population of 1.09 Lac (1,08,858). This reflects a total growth of 35.35% from Kalka Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.26%.

Kalka Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Kalka is 1.68 Lac (1,68,073).

The estimated population of Kalka in 2024 is approximately 2.02 Lac (2,02,139).

Hindu constitute 81.54% of Kalka population, amounting to approximately 1.37 Lac (1,37,047) people.

Sikh constitute 13.02% of Kalka population, totaling around 21.89 k (21,888) people.

Hindu: 81.54%, Sikh: 13.02%, Muslim: 4.58%, Christian: 0.65%, Jain: 0.08%, Religion not stated: 0.08%, Buddhist: 0.03%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.02%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Kalka is 39.08 k (23.25%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

In Kalka, 73.92 k (43.98%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 94.15 k (56.02%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kalka is 81.67%, with male literacy at 86.94% and female literacy at 75.71%.

The sex ratio in Kalka is 887 females for every 1000 males.

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