Samalkha Population
As per the 2011 Census, Samalkha Tehsil has a population of 3.06 Lac (3,05,607) with 1.65 Lac (1,65,076) males and 1.41 Lac (1,40,531) females.The sex ratio in Samalkha is 852, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Samalkha Tehsil is 44.64 k (44,636) which is 14.61% of Samalkha Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Samalkha Tehsil is 831 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Samalkha Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Panipat District in the state of HARYANA in India.
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Samalkha Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Samalkha Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.68 Lac (3,67,548), indicating a 20.27% increased from Samalkha's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.97 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.70 Lac.
Samalkha Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Samalkha Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.72 Lac (3,71,882), projecting a 21.69% increased from Samalkha's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.99 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.72 Lac.
Samalkha Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Samalkha Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.67 Lac (2,67,477), accounting for 87.52% of the Samalkha Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.45 Lac (1,44,758), and the Hindu female population is around 1.23 Lac (1,22,719).
Samalkha Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Samalkha Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 33.90 k (33,899), accounting for 11.09% of the Samalkha Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 18.09 k (18,092), and the Muslim female population is around 15.81 k (15,807).
Samalkha Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,67,477 | 87.52% |
| Muslim | 33,899 | 11.09% |
| Sikh | 2,663 | 0.87% |
| Jain | 662 | 0.22% |
| Religion not stated | 583 | 0.19% |
| Christian | 277 | 0.09% |
| Buddhist | 28 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 18 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSamalkha Urban Population
The Urban population of Samalkha Tehsil is 39.71 k (39,710), with 21.38 k (21,379) being males and 18.33 k (18,331) being females, making up 12.99% of the Samalkha total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 858 females for every 1000 males.
Samalkha Rural Population
The Rural population of Samalkha Tehsil is 2.66 Lac (2,65,897), with 1.44 Lac (1,43,697) being males and 1.22 Lac (1,22,200) being females, making up 87.01% of the Samalkha total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 851 females for every 1000 males.
Samalkha Literacy Rate
Samalkha Tehsil has a literacy rate of 72.83% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Samalkha Tehsil is 81.72 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Samalkha Tehsil is 62.43 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Samalkha Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.55%, while in the rural regions of Samalkha Tehsil, it is around 71.04%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Samalkha
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 72.83 | 81.72 | 62.43 |
| Urban Area | 84.55 | 90.13 | 78.12 |
| Rural Area | 71.04 | 80.45 | 60.02 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Samalkha
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 75.39 | 84.06 | 65.21 |
| Muslim | 50.71 | 61.47 | 38.35 |
| Sikh | 68.68 | 76.81 | 59.55 |
| Jain | 93.31 | 97.63 | 88.89 |
Samalkha Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Samalkha Tehsil is 47.85 k (47,849) with 25.57 k (25,574) males and 22.28 k (22,275) females, which is 15.66% of Samalkha Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 872 females for every 1000 males.
Samalkha Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Samalkha Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Samalkha Tehsil.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Samalkha
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 852 |
| Urban Area | 858 |
| Rural Area | 851 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Samalkha
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 848 |
| Muslim | 874 |
| Sikh | 872 |
| Jain | 988 |
Samalkha Area & Households
The Total Area of Samalkha Tehsil is 451.63 Square KM, with a population density of 677 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Samalkha Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Samalkha Tehsil are 82.The Total Number of households in Samalkha Tehsil are 56.61 k(56,609).
Samalkha Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Samalkha Tehsil, there are about 1.04 Lac (1,04,253) workers, making up nearly 34.11% of the Samalkha Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 81.87 k (81,873) are male workers, and about 22.38 k (22,380) are female workers.
Samalkha - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.68 Lac (3,67,548) | 20.27% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.72 Lac (3,71,882) | 21.69% | 1.42 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.76 Lac (3,75,977) | 23.03% | 1.34 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.80 Lac (3,79,917) | 24.32% | 1.29 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.84 Lac (3,83,845) | 25.6% | 1.28 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.88 Lac (3,87,773) | 26.89% | 1.29 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.92 Lac (3,91,713) | 28.18% | 1.29 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.95 Lac (3,95,462) | 29.4% | 1.22 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.99 Lac (3,99,103) | 30.59% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.03 Lac (4,02,745) | 31.78% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.06 Lac (4,06,374) | 32.97% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.10 Lac (4,10,016) | 34.16% | 1.19 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.14 Lac (4,13,645) | 35.35% | 1.19 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Samalkha Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.14 Lac (4,13,645), with a male population of 2.20 Lac (2,19,912) and a female population of 1.94 Lac (1,93,634). This reflects a total growth of 35.35% from Samalkha Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.26%.