Narela Population

As per the 2011 Census, Narela Tehsil has a population of 8.10 Lac (8,09,913) with 4.40 Lac (4,39,576) males and 3.70 Lac (3,70,337) females.The sex ratio in Narela is 843, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Narela Tehsil is 1.09 Lac (1,09,475) which is 13.52% of Narela Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Narela Tehsil is 852 females for every 1000 males.

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

8.10 Lac

Toatl Population

4.40 Lac

Male Population

3.70 Lac

Female Population

Narela Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Narela Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 10.47 Lac (10,46,773), indicating a 29.25% increased from Narela's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 5.64 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.82 Lac.

Narela Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Narela Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 10.66 Lac (10,65,535), projecting a 31.56% increased from Narela's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 5.74 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.91 Lac.

Narela Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Narela Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 7.19 Lac (7,19,023), accounting for 88.78% of the Narela Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 3.91 Lac (3,90,965), and the Hindu female population is around 3.28 Lac (3,28,058).

Narela Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Narela Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 69.27 k (69,269), accounting for 8.55% of the Narela Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 37.32 k (37,323), and the Muslim female population is around 31.95 k (31,946).

Narela Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu7,19,02388.78%
Muslim69,2698.55%
Sikh15,8521.96%
Christian2,8140.35%
Jain2,3170.29%
Buddhist3090.04%
Religion not stated3070.04%
Other religions and persuasions220%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Narela Urban Population

The Urban population of Narela Tehsil is 6.41 Lac (6,41,174), with 3.48 Lac (3,48,052) being males and 2.93 Lac (2,93,122) being females, making up 79.17% of the Narela total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 843 females for every 1000 males.

Narela Rural Population

The Rural population of Narela Tehsil is 1.69 Lac (1,68,739), with 91.52 k (91,524) being males and 77.22 k (77,215) being females, making up 20.83% of the Narela total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 844 females for every 1000 males.

Narela Literacy Rate

Narela Tehsil has a literacy rate of 81.35% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Narela Tehsil is 87.7 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Narela Tehsil is 73.81 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Narela Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 81.8%, while in the rural regions of Narela Tehsil, it is around 79.65%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Narela

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 81.35 87.7 73.81
Urban Area 81.8 87.84 74.6
Rural Area 79.65 87.13 70.82

Literacy Rate by Religion in Narela

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 82.93 89.38 75.24
Muslim 62.05 68.09 54.81
Sikh 85.53 89.78 80.95
Christian 91.41 94.48 88.19

Narela Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Narela Tehsil is 1.55 Lac (1,55,299) with 83.53 k (83,528) males and 71.77 k (71,771) females, which is 19.17% of Narela Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 860 females for every 1000 males.

Narela Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

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

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Narela

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 843
Urban Area 843
Rural Area 844

Sex Ratio by Religion in Narela

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 840
Muslim 856
Sikh 920
Christian 952

Narela Area & Households

The Total Area of Narela Tehsil is 263.74 Square KM, with a population density of 3,071 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Narela Tehsil are 19 and the Total Number of Villages in Narela Tehsil are 39.The Total Number of households in Narela Tehsil are 1.60 Lac(1,60,132).

Narela Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Narela Tehsil, there are about 2.55 Lac (2,55,167) workers, making up nearly 31.51% of the Narela Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 2.21 Lac (2,20,922) are male workers, and about 34.25 k (34,245) are female workers.

Narela - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 10.47 Lac (10,46,773) 29.25%
2025 10.66 Lac (10,65,535) 31.56% 2.31 %
2026 10.85 Lac (10,84,535) 33.91% 2.35 %
2027 11.04 Lac (11,03,678) 36.27% 2.36 %
2028 11.23 Lac (11,22,869) 38.64% 2.37 %
2029 11.42 Lac (11,42,012) 41% 2.36 %
2030 11.61 Lac (11,61,203) 43.37% 2.37 %
2031 11.80 Lac (11,80,489) 45.75% 2.38 %
2032 12.00 Lac (11,99,917) 48.15% 2.4 %
2033 12.19 Lac (12,19,346) 50.55% 2.4 %
2034 12.39 Lac (12,38,727) 52.95% 2.4 %
2035 12.58 Lac (12,58,156) 55.34% 2.39 %
2036 12.78 Lac (12,77,585) 57.74% 2.4 %

Projected estimates indicate that Narela Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 12.78 Lac (12,77,585), with a male population of 6.82 Lac (6,81,891) and a female population of 5.95 Lac (5,95,351). This reflects a total growth of 57.74% from Narela Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 2.37%.

Narela Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Narela is 8.10 Lac (8,09,913).

The estimated population of Narela in 2024 is approximately 10.47 Lac (10,46,773).

Hindu constitute 88.78% of Narela population, amounting to approximately 7.19 Lac (7,19,023) people.

Muslim constitute 8.55% of Narela population, totaling around 69.27 k (69,269) people.

Hindu: 88.78%, Muslim: 8.55%, Sikh: 1.96%, Christian: 0.35%, Jain: 0.29%, Buddhist: 0.04%, Religion not stated: 0.04%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Narela is 1.55 Lac (19.17%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

In Narela, 6.41 Lac (79.17%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.69 Lac (20.83%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Narela is 81.35%, with male literacy at 87.7% and female literacy at 73.81%.

The sex ratio in Narela is 843 females for every 1000 males.

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