Pahar Ganj Population

As per the 2011 Census, Pahar Ganj Tehsil has a population of 1.75 Lac (1,74,613) with 92.98 k (92,984) males and 81.63 k (81,629) females.The sex ratio in Pahar Ganj is 878, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Pahar Ganj Tehsil is 19.20 k (19,196) which is 10.99% of Pahar Ganj Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Pahar Ganj Tehsil is 884 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Pahar Ganj Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Central District in the state of NCT OF DELHI in India.

1.75 Lac

Toatl Population

92.98 k

Male Population

81.63 k

Female Population

Pahar Ganj Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Pahar Ganj Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.26 Lac (2,25,679), indicating a 29.25% increased from Pahar Ganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.19 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.06 Lac.

Pahar Ganj Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Pahar Ganj Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.30 Lac (2,29,724), projecting a 31.56% increased from Pahar Ganj's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.21 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.08 Lac.

Pahar Ganj Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Pahar Ganj Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.50 Lac (1,50,454), accounting for 86.16% of the Pahar Ganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 79.69 k (79,693), and the Hindu female population is around 70.76 k (70,761).

Pahar Ganj Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Pahar Ganj Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 15.53 k (15,534), accounting for 8.9% of the Pahar Ganj Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 8.84 k (8,844), and the Muslim female population is around 6.69 k (6,690).

Pahar Ganj Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,50,45486.16%
Muslim15,5348.9%
Sikh5,5733.19%
Jain1,8661.07%
Christian8480.49%
Religion not stated2210.13%
Buddhist800.05%
Other religions and persuasions370.02%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Pahar Ganj Urban Population

The Urban population of Pahar Ganj Tehsil is 1.75 Lac (1,74,613), with 92.98 k (92,984) being males and 81.63 k (81,629) being females, making up 100% of the Pahar Ganj total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 878 females for every 1000 males.

Pahar Ganj Rural Population

The Rural population of Pahar Ganj Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Pahar Ganj total population, The sex ratio in rural population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Pahar Ganj Literacy Rate

Pahar Ganj Tehsil has a literacy rate of 84.24% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Pahar Ganj Tehsil is 87.92 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Pahar Ganj Tehsil is 80.04 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Pahar Ganj Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.24%, while in the rural regions of Pahar Ganj Tehsil, it is around N/A%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Pahar Ganj

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 84.24 87.92 80.04
Urban Area 84.24 87.92 80.04
Rural Area 0 0 0

Literacy Rate by Religion in Pahar Ganj

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 84.35 88.45 79.74
Muslim 75.47 77.46 72.72
Sikh 96.85 98.1 95.55
Jain 97.8 98.89 96.62

Pahar Ganj Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Pahar Ganj Tehsil is 53.62 k (53,615) with 27.81 k (27,807) males and 25.81 k (25,808) females, which is 30.71% of Pahar Ganj Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 929 females for every 1000 males.

Pahar Ganj Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

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

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Pahar Ganj

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 878
Urban Area 878
Rural Area 0

Sex Ratio by Religion in Pahar Ganj

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 888
Muslim 757
Sikh 940
Jain 916

Pahar Ganj Area & Households

The Total Area of Pahar Ganj Tehsil is 4.56 Square KM, with a population density of 38,253 people per square kilometer, The Total Number of households in Pahar Ganj Tehsil are 36.02 k(36,018).

Pahar Ganj Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Pahar Ganj Tehsil, there are about 62.41 k (62,406) workers, making up nearly 35.74% of the Pahar Ganj Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 53.15 k (53,147) are male workers, and about 9.26 k (9,259) are female workers.

Pahar Ganj - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.26 Lac (2,25,679) 29.25%
2025 2.30 Lac (2,29,724) 31.56% 2.31 %
2026 2.34 Lac (2,33,821) 33.91% 2.35 %
2027 2.38 Lac (2,37,948) 36.27% 2.36 %
2028 2.42 Lac (2,42,085) 38.64% 2.37 %
2029 2.46 Lac (2,46,212) 41% 2.36 %
2030 2.50 Lac (2,50,350) 43.37% 2.37 %
2031 2.55 Lac (2,54,508) 45.75% 2.38 %
2032 2.59 Lac (2,58,696) 48.15% 2.4 %
2033 2.63 Lac (2,62,885) 50.55% 2.4 %
2034 2.67 Lac (2,67,064) 52.95% 2.4 %
2035 2.71 Lac (2,71,252) 55.34% 2.39 %
2036 2.75 Lac (2,75,441) 57.74% 2.4 %

Projected estimates indicate that Pahar Ganj Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.75 Lac (2,75,441), with a male population of 1.44 Lac (1,44,242) and a female population of 1.31 Lac (1,31,226). This reflects a total growth of 57.74% from Pahar Ganj Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 2.37%.

Pahar Ganj Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Pahar Ganj is 1.75 Lac (1,74,613).

The estimated population of Pahar Ganj in 2024 is approximately 2.26 Lac (2,25,679).

Hindu constitute 86.16% of Pahar Ganj population, amounting to approximately 1.50 Lac (1,50,454) people.

Muslim constitute 8.9% of Pahar Ganj population, totaling around 15.53 k (15,534) people.

Hindu: 86.16%, Muslim: 8.9%, Sikh: 3.19%, Jain: 1.07%, Christian: 0.49%, Religion not stated: 0.13%, Buddhist: 0.05%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.02%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Pahar Ganj is 53.62 k (30.71%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

In Pahar Ganj, 1.75 Lac (100%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 0 (0%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Pahar Ganj is 84.24%, with male literacy at 87.92% and female literacy at 80.04%.

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

Pahar Ganj population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 2.37% up to 2036.