Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Rohtak District

Rohtak Population

As per the 2011 Census, Rohtak District has a population of 10.61 Lac (10,61,204) with 5.68 Lac (5,68,479) males and 4.93 Lac (4,92,725) females.The sex ratio in Rohtak is 867, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Rohtak District is 1.29 Lac (1,29,330) which is 12.19% of Rohtak District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Rohtak District is 821 females for every 1000 males.

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

10.61 Lac

Toatl Population

5.68 Lac

Male Population

4.93 Lac

Female Population

Rohtak Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Rohtak District current estimated population is projected to be 12.76 Lac (12,76,289), indicating a 20.27% increased from Rohtak's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 6.79 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.97 Lac.

Rohtak Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Rohtak District estimated population is projected to be 12.91 Lac (12,91,339), projecting a 21.69% increased from Rohtak's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 6.87 Lac, and the estimated female population is 6.05 Lac.

Rohtak Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Rohtak District, with a total Hindu population of 10.44 Lac (10,43,887), accounting for 98.37% of the Rohtak District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 5.59 Lac (5,59,177), and the Hindu female population is around 4.85 Lac (4,84,710).

Rohtak Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Rohtak District, with a total Muslim population of 8.19 k (8,185), accounting for 0.77% of the Rohtak District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 4.42 k (4,420), and the Muslim female population is around 3.77 k (3,765).

Rohtak Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu10,43,88798.37%
Muslim8,1850.77%
Sikh3,9160.37%
Jain3,4910.33%
Religion not stated7690.07%
Christian7320.07%
Buddhist2000.02%
Other religions and persuasions240%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Rohtak Urban Population

The Urban population of Rohtak District is 4.46 Lac (4,46,164), with 2.36 Lac (2,36,445) being males and 2.10 Lac (2,09,719) being females, making up 42.04% of the Rohtak total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 887 females for every 1000 males.

Rohtak Rural Population

The Rural population of Rohtak District is 6.15 Lac (6,15,040), with 3.32 Lac (3,32,034) being males and 2.83 Lac (2,83,006) being females, making up 57.96% of the Rohtak total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 853 females for every 1000 males.

Rohtak Literacy Rate

Rohtak District has a literacy rate of 80.22% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Rohtak District is 87.65 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Rohtak District is 71.72 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Rohtak District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.87%, while in the rural regions of Rohtak District, it is around 76.81%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Rohtak

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 80.22 87.65 71.72
Urban Area 84.87 89.95 79.2
Rural Area 76.81 86.01 66.08

Literacy Rate by Religion in Rohtak

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 80.25 87.72 71.7
Muslim 63.18 71.91 52.76
Sikh 89.32 90.69 87.75
Jain 96.88 97.99 95.69

Rohtak Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Rohtak District is 2.17 Lac (2,16,889) with 1.16 Lac (1,15,573) males and 1.01 Lac (1,01,316) females, which is 20.44% of Rohtak District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 877 females for every 1000 males.

Rohtak Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

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

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Rohtak

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 867
Urban Area 887
Rural Area 853

Sex Ratio by Religion in Rohtak

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 867
Muslim 852
Sikh 867
Jain 922

Rohtak Area & Households

The Total Area of Rohtak District is 1,745 Square KM, with a population density of 608 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Rohtak District are 5 and the Total Number of Villages in Rohtak District are 143.The Total Number of households in Rohtak District are 2.07 Lac(2,06,988).

Rohtak Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Rohtak District, there are about 3.46 Lac (3,45,967) workers, making up nearly 32.6% of the Rohtak District total population. Out of these, around 2.73 Lac (2,72,646) are male workers, and about 73.32 k (73,321) are female workers.

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

Diving deeper into local demographics, Rohtak district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 2,62,040, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 10,61,204 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1971. The growth rate of 26.02% 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 14.14%.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.

Rohtak District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 2,62,040 to 10,61,204.
  • The year 1971 stands out with a growth rate of 26.02%.
  • 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 2.62 Lac - - 1.39 Lac 1.23 Lac
1911 2.26 Lac -35.99 k -13.73416272 1.22 Lac 1.04 Lac
1921 2.44 Lac 17.64 k 7.805318269 1.32 Lac 1.12 Lac
1931 2.55 Lac 10.91 k 4.477317959 1.37 Lac 1.18 Lac
1941 3.01 Lac 46.79 k 18.37662899 1.57 Lac 1.44 Lac
1951 3.44 Lac 42.57 k 14.12370518 1.83 Lac 1.61 Lac
1961 4.33 Lac 89.21 k 25.93455091 2.30 Lac 2.03 Lac
1971 5.46 Lac 1.13 Lac 26.02044939 2.91 Lac 2.55 Lac
1981 6.60 Lac 1.14 Lac 20.84069913 3.53 Lac 3.07 Lac
1991 7.77 Lac 1.17 Lac 17.78565408 4.20 Lac 3.57 Lac
2001 9.40 Lac 1.63 Lac 20.99988931 5.09 Lac 4.31 Lac
2011 10.61 Lac 1.21 Lac 12.87867184 5.68 Lac 4.93 Lac

Historical Population of Rohtak by Census Year 1901-2011

Rohtak - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 12.76 Lac (12,76,289) 20.27%
2025 12.91 Lac (12,91,339) 21.69% 1.42 %
2026 13.06 Lac (13,05,559) 23.03% 1.34 %
2027 13.19 Lac (13,19,240) 24.32% 1.29 %
2028 13.33 Lac (13,32,880) 25.6% 1.28 %
2029 13.47 Lac (13,46,519) 26.89% 1.29 %
2030 13.60 Lac (13,60,201) 28.18% 1.29 %
2031 13.73 Lac (13,73,218) 29.4% 1.22 %
2032 13.86 Lac (13,85,863) 30.59% 1.19 %
2033 13.99 Lac (13,98,508) 31.78% 1.19 %
2034 14.11 Lac (14,11,111) 32.97% 1.19 %
2035 14.24 Lac (14,23,756) 34.16% 1.19 %
2036 14.36 Lac (14,36,359) 35.35% 1.19 %

Projected estimates indicate that Rohtak District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 14.36 Lac (14,36,359), with a male population of 7.57 Lac (7,57,319) and a female population of 6.79 Lac (6,78,912). This reflects a total growth of 35.35% from Rohtak District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.26%.

Rohtak Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Rohtak is 10.61 Lac (10,61,204).

The estimated population of Rohtak in 2024 is approximately 12.76 Lac (12,76,289).

Hindu constitute 98.37% of Rohtak population, amounting to approximately 10.44 Lac (10,43,887) people.

Muslim constitute 0.77% of Rohtak population, totaling around 8.19 k (8,185) people.

Hindu: 98.37%, Muslim: 0.77%, Sikh: 0.37%, Jain: 0.33%, Religion not stated: 0.07%, Christian: 0.07%, Buddhist: 0.02%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Rohtak is 2.17 Lac (20.44%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

In Rohtak, 4.46 Lac (42.04%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 6.15 Lac (57.96%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Rohtak is 80.22%, with male literacy at 87.65% and female literacy at 71.72%.

The sex ratio in Rohtak is 867 females for every 1000 males.

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