Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Yamunanagar District

Yamunanagar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Yamunanagar District has a population of 12.14 Lac (12,14,205) with 6.47 Lac (6,46,718) males and 5.67 Lac (5,67,487) females.The sex ratio in Yamunanagar is 878, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Yamunanagar District is 1.47 Lac (1,46,789) which is 12.09% of Yamunanagar District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Yamunanagar District is 826 females for every 1000 males.

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

12.14 Lac

Toatl Population

6.47 Lac

Male Population

5.67 Lac

Female Population

Yamunanagar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Yamunanagar District current estimated population is projected to be 14.60 Lac (14,60,301), indicating a 20.27% increased from Yamunanagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 7.73 Lac, and the estimated female population is 6.88 Lac.

Yamunanagar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Yamunanagar District estimated population is projected to be 14.78 Lac (14,77,520), projecting a 21.69% increased from Yamunanagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 7.81 Lac, and the estimated female population is 6.96 Lac.

Yamunanagar Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Yamunanagar District, with a total Hindu population of 9.85 Lac (9,84,929), accounting for 81.12% of the Yamunanagar District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 5.26 Lac (5,26,031), and the Hindu female population is around 4.59 Lac (4,58,898).

Yamunanagar Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Yamunanagar District, with a total Muslim population of 1.39 Lac (1,38,569), accounting for 11.41% of the Yamunanagar District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 73.03 k (73,025), and the Muslim female population is around 65.54 k (65,544).

Yamunanagar Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu9,84,92981.12%
Muslim1,38,56911.41%
Sikh84,4556.96%
Christian3,6460.3%
Jain1,5550.13%
Religion not stated7640.06%
Buddhist1610.01%
Other religions and persuasions1260.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Yamunanagar Urban Population

The Urban population of Yamunanagar District is 4.73 Lac (4,72,829), with 2.53 Lac (2,52,761) being males and 2.20 Lac (2,20,068) being females, making up 38.94% of the Yamunanagar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 871 females for every 1000 males.

Yamunanagar Rural Population

The Rural population of Yamunanagar District is 7.41 Lac (7,41,376), with 3.94 Lac (3,93,957) being males and 3.47 Lac (3,47,419) being females, making up 61.06% of the Yamunanagar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 882 females for every 1000 males.

Yamunanagar Literacy Rate

Yamunanagar District has a literacy rate of 77.99% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Yamunanagar District is 83.84 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Yamunanagar District is 71.38 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Yamunanagar District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.45%, while in the rural regions of Yamunanagar District, it is around 73.8%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Yamunanagar

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 77.99 83.84 71.38
Urban Area 84.45 88.47 79.86
Rural Area 73.8 80.81 65.92

Literacy Rate by Religion in Yamunanagar

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 79.92 85.69 73.37
Muslim 55.66 64.06 46.26
Sikh 89.01 92.22 85.53
Christian 81.94 84.96 78.62

Yamunanagar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Yamunanagar District is 3.07 Lac (3,06,743) with 1.63 Lac (1,63,200) males and 1.44 Lac (1,43,543) females, which is 25.26% of Yamunanagar District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 880 females for every 1000 males.

Yamunanagar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

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

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Yamunanagar

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 878
Urban Area 871
Rural Area 882

Sex Ratio by Religion in Yamunanagar

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 873
Muslim 898
Sikh 903
Christian 896

Yamunanagar Area & Households

The Total Area of Yamunanagar District is 1,768 Square KM, with a population density of 687 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Yamunanagar District are 12 and the Total Number of Villages in Yamunanagar District are 636.The Total Number of households in Yamunanagar District are 2.35 Lac(2,35,423).

Yamunanagar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Yamunanagar District, there are about 3.89 Lac (3,89,233) workers, making up nearly 32.06% of the Yamunanagar District total population. Out of these, around 3.42 Lac (3,42,343) are male workers, and about 46.89 k (46,890) are female workers.

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

Diving deeper into local demographics, Yamunanagar district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 2,34,603, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 12,14,205 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1961. The growth rate of 40.82% 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 17.25%.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.

Yamunanagar District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 2,34,603 to 12,14,205.
  • The year 1961 stands out with a growth rate of 40.82%.
  • 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 2.35 Lac - - 1.30 Lac 1.05 Lac
1911 1.99 Lac -35.95 k -15.32546472 1.13 Lac 85.93 k
1921 2.14 Lac 15.78 k 7.942652618 1.20 Lac 94.13 k
1931 2.13 Lac -1.42 k -0.662230036 1.19 Lac 93.91 k
1941 2.44 Lac 30.80 k 14.45774083 1.35 Lac 1.08 Lac
1951 2.63 Lac 19.10 k 7.835424503 1.43 Lac 1.20 Lac
1961 3.70 Lac 1.07 Lac 40.81991282 2.02 Lac 1.69 Lac
1971 4.78 Lac 1.08 Lac 29.24148624 2.59 Lac 2.19 Lac
1981 6.33 Lac 1.54 Lac 32.25548243 3.41 Lac 2.92 Lac
1991 8.06 Lac 1.73 Lac 27.41048007 4.28 Lac 3.78 Lac
2001 10.42 Lac 2.35 Lac 29.18977178 5.59 Lac 4.82 Lac
2011 12.14 Lac 1.73 Lac 16.56778319 6.47 Lac 5.67 Lac

Historical Population of Yamunanagar by Census Year 1901-2011

Yamunanagar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 14.60 Lac (14,60,301) 20.27%
2025 14.78 Lac (14,77,520) 21.69% 1.42 %
2026 14.94 Lac (14,93,790) 23.03% 1.34 %
2027 15.09 Lac (15,09,444) 24.32% 1.29 %
2028 15.25 Lac (15,25,050) 25.6% 1.28 %
2029 15.41 Lac (15,40,656) 26.89% 1.29 %
2030 15.56 Lac (15,56,310) 28.18% 1.29 %
2031 15.71 Lac (15,71,205) 29.4% 1.22 %
2032 15.86 Lac (15,85,672) 30.59% 1.19 %
2033 16.00 Lac (16,00,140) 31.78% 1.19 %
2034 16.15 Lac (16,14,561) 32.97% 1.19 %
2035 16.29 Lac (16,29,028) 34.16% 1.19 %
2036 16.43 Lac (16,43,449) 35.35% 1.19 %

Projected estimates indicate that Yamunanagar District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 16.43 Lac (16,43,449), with a male population of 8.62 Lac (8,61,547) and a female population of 7.82 Lac (7,81,924). This reflects a total growth of 35.35% from Yamunanagar District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.26%.

Yamunanagar Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Yamunanagar is 12.14 Lac (12,14,205).

The estimated population of Yamunanagar in 2024 is approximately 14.60 Lac (14,60,301).

Hindu constitute 81.12% of Yamunanagar population, amounting to approximately 9.85 Lac (9,84,929) people.

Muslim constitute 11.41% of Yamunanagar population, totaling around 1.39 Lac (1,38,569) people.

Hindu: 81.12%, Muslim: 11.41%, Sikh: 6.96%, Christian: 0.3%, Jain: 0.13%, Religion not stated: 0.06%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Yamunanagar is 3.07 Lac (25.26%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

In Yamunanagar, 4.73 Lac (38.94%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 7.41 Lac (61.06%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Yamunanagar is 77.99%, with male literacy at 83.84% and female literacy at 71.38%.

The sex ratio in Yamunanagar is 878 females for every 1000 males.

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