Hauz Khas Population

As per the 2011 Census, Hauz Khas Tehsil has a population of 12.31 Lac (12,31,293) with 6.58 Lac (6,58,380) males and 5.73 Lac (5,72,913) females.The sex ratio in Hauz Khas is 871, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Hauz Khas Tehsil is 1.50 Lac (1,49,983) which is 12.18% of Hauz Khas Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Hauz Khas Tehsil is 881 females for every 1000 males.

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

Hauz Khas Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Hauz Khas Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 15.91 Lac (15,91,386), indicating a 29.25% increased from Hauz Khas's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 8.45 Lac, and the estimated female population is 7.46 Lac.

Hauz Khas Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Hauz Khas Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 16.20 Lac (16,19,909), projecting a 31.56% increased from Hauz Khas's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 8.60 Lac, and the estimated female population is 7.60 Lac.

Hauz Khas Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Hauz Khas Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 10.22 Lac (10,22,037), accounting for 83.01% of the Hauz Khas Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 5.47 Lac (5,46,583), and the Hindu female population is around 4.75 Lac (4,75,454).

Hauz Khas Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Hauz Khas Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.52 Lac (1,52,348), accounting for 12.37% of the Hauz Khas Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 82.95 k (82,946), and the Muslim female population is around 69.40 k (69,402).

Hauz Khas Religion Wise Population

Hauz Khas Urban Population

The Urban population of Hauz Khas Tehsil is 12.19 Lac (12,19,100), with 6.52 Lac (6,51,561) being males and 5.68 Lac (5,67,539) being females, making up 99.01% of the Hauz Khas total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 872 females for every 1000 males.

Hauz Khas Rural Population

The Rural population of Hauz Khas Tehsil is 12.19 k (12,193), with 6.82 k (6,819) being males and 5.37 k (5,374) being females, making up 0.99% of the Hauz Khas total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 789 females for every 1000 males.

Hauz Khas Literacy Rate

Hauz Khas Tehsil has a literacy rate of 86.87% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Hauz Khas Tehsil is 92.27 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Hauz Khas Tehsil is 80.66 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Hauz Khas Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 86.96%, while in the rural regions of Hauz Khas Tehsil, it is around 78.26%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Hauz Khas

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	86.87	92.27	80.66
Urban Area	86.96	92.34	80.77
Rural Area	78.26	85.54	68.75

Literacy Rate by Religion in Hauz Khas

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	87.61	93.03	81.38
Muslim	78.61	85.43	70.31
Sikh	95.19	97.38	92.82
Christian	94.65	96.69	92.73

Hauz Khas Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Hauz Khas Tehsil is 2.20 Lac (2,19,813) with 1.15 Lac (1,15,084) males and 1.05 Lac (1,04,729) females, which is 17.85% of Hauz Khas Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 911 females for every 1000 males.

Hauz Khas Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

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

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Hauz Khas

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	871
Urban Area	872
Rural Area	789

Sex Ratio by Religion in Hauz Khas

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	870
Muslim	837
Sikh	919
Christian	1063

Hauz Khas Area & Households

The Total Area of Hauz Khas Tehsil is 150.15 Square KM, with a population density of 8,201 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Hauz Khas Tehsil are 15 and the Total Number of Villages in Hauz Khas Tehsil are 3.The Total Number of households in Hauz Khas Tehsil are 2.55 Lac(2,54,502).

Hauz Khas Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Hauz Khas Tehsil, there are about 4.13 Lac (4,13,366) workers, making up nearly 33.57% of the Hauz Khas Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 3.47 Lac (3,46,853) are male workers, and about 66.51 k (66,513) are female workers.

Hauz Khas - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Hauz Khas Census Frequently Asked Questions