Hiranagar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Hiranagar Tehsil has a population of 1.38 Lac (1,37,798) with 72.64 k (72,642) males and 65.16 k (65,156) females.The sex ratio in Hiranagar is 897, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Hiranagar Tehsil is 17.27 k (17,269) which is 12.53% of Hiranagar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Hiranagar Tehsil is 767 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Hiranagar Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kathua District in the state of JAMMU & KASHMIR in India.
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Hiranagar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Hiranagar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.54 Lac (1,53,633), indicating a 11.49% increased from Hiranagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 80.14 k, and the estimated female population is 73.48 k.
Hiranagar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Hiranagar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.55 Lac (1,54,716), projecting a 12.28% increased from Hiranagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 80.65 k, and the estimated female population is 74.08 k.
Hiranagar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Hiranagar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.28 Lac (1,27,521), accounting for 92.54% of the Hiranagar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 67.34 k (67,338), and the Hindu female population is around 60.18 k (60,183).
Hiranagar Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Hiranagar Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 7.20 k (7,195), accounting for 5.22% of the Hiranagar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 3.69 k (3,692), and the Muslim female population is around 3.50 k (3,503).
Hiranagar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,27,521 | 92.54% |
| Muslim | 7,195 | 5.22% |
| Sikh | 2,448 | 1.78% |
| Christian | 467 | 0.34% |
| Religion not stated | 159 | 0.12% |
| Buddhist | 6 | 0% |
| Jain | 2 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationHiranagar Urban Population
The Urban population of Hiranagar Tehsil is 8.29 k (8,294), with 4.53 k (4,526) being males and 3.77 k (3,768) being females, making up 6.02% of the Hiranagar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 833 females for every 1000 males.
Hiranagar Rural Population
The Rural population of Hiranagar Tehsil is 1.30 Lac (1,29,504), with 68.12 k (68,116) being males and 61.39 k (61,388) being females, making up 93.98% of the Hiranagar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 902 females for every 1000 males.
Hiranagar Literacy Rate
Hiranagar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 79.63% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Hiranagar Tehsil is 86.55 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Hiranagar Tehsil is 72.09 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Hiranagar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 87.87%, while in the rural regions of Hiranagar Tehsil, it is around 79.09%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Hiranagar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 79.63 | 86.55 | 72.09 |
| Urban Area | 87.87 | 92.82 | 81.94 |
| Rural Area | 79.09 | 86.12 | 71.48 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Hiranagar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 81.67 | 88.51 | 74.19 |
| Muslim | 36.81 | 45.87 | 27.19 |
| Sikh | 88.02 | 92.74 | 83.05 |
| Christian | 78.66 | 82.93 | 74.24 |
Hiranagar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Hiranagar Tehsil is 31.94 k (31,943) with 16.96 k (16,960) males and 14.98 k (14,983) females, which is 23.18% of Hiranagar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 884 females for every 1000 males.
Hiranagar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Hiranagar Tehsil is 7.46 k (7,456) with 3.81 k (3,806) males and 3.65 k (3,650) females, which is 5.41% of Hiranagar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 960 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Hiranagar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 897 |
| Urban Area | 833 |
| Rural Area | 902 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Hiranagar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 894 |
| Muslim | 949 |
| Sikh | 910 |
| Christian | 1005 |
Hiranagar Area & Households
The Total Area of Hiranagar Tehsil is 388.92 Square KM, with a population density of 354 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Hiranagar Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Hiranagar Tehsil are 203.The Total Number of households in Hiranagar Tehsil are 28.28 k(28,282).
Hiranagar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Hiranagar Tehsil, there are about 40.24 k (40,242) workers, making up nearly 29.2% of the Hiranagar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 35.79 k (35,785) are male workers, and about 4.46 k (4,457) are female workers.
Hiranagar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.54 Lac (1,53,633) | 11.49% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.55 Lac (1,54,716) | 12.28% | 0.79 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.56 Lac (1,55,777) | 13.05% | 0.77 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.57 Lac (1,56,816) | 13.8% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.58 Lac (1,57,854) | 14.55% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.59 Lac (1,58,893) | 15.31% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.60 Lac (1,59,931) | 16.06% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.61 Lac (1,60,869) | 16.74% | 0.68 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.62 Lac (1,61,729) | 17.37% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.63 Lac (1,62,589) | 17.99% | 0.62 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.63 Lac (1,63,460) | 18.62% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.64 Lac (1,64,320) | 19.25% | 0.63 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.65 Lac (1,65,179) | 19.87% | 0.62 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Hiranagar Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.65 Lac (1,65,179), with a male population of 85.29 k (85,290) and a female population of 79.90 k (79,898). This reflects a total growth of 19.87% from Hiranagar Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.7%.