Villages In Kharar Subdistrict (Tahsil)

Kharar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Kharar Tehsil has a population of 3.30 Lac (3,29,763) with 1.76 Lac (1,75,511) males and 1.54 Lac (1,54,252) females.The sex ratio in Kharar is 879, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kharar Tehsil is 37.64 k (37,637) which is 11.41% of Kharar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kharar Tehsil is 852 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kharar Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar District in the state of PUNJAB in India.

3.30 Lac

Toatl Population

1.76 Lac

Male Population

1.54 Lac

Female Population

Kharar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Kharar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.67 Lac (3,66,810), indicating a 11.23% increased from Kharar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.94 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.73 Lac.

Kharar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Kharar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.69 Lac (3,69,126), projecting a 11.94% increased from Kharar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.95 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.74 Lac.

Kharar Sikh Population

Sikh is the most popular religion in Kharar Tehsil, with a total Sikh population of 1.89 Lac (1,88,972), accounting for 57.31% of the Kharar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 1.00 Lac (1,00,093), and the Sikh female population is around 88.88 k (88,879).

Kharar Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Kharar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.29 Lac (1,28,758), accounting for 39.05% of the Kharar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 69.08 k (69,079), and the Hindu female population is around 59.68 k (59,679).

Kharar Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Sikh1,88,97257.31%
Hindu1,28,75839.05%
Muslim9,0392.74%
Christian1,9920.6%
Religion not stated8020.24%
Jain1450.04%
Buddhist350.01%
Other religions and persuasions200.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Kharar Urban Population

The Urban population of Kharar Tehsil is 1.63 Lac (1,62,554), with 86.44 k (86,442) being males and 76.11 k (76,112) being females, making up 49.29% of the Kharar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 881 females for every 1000 males.

Kharar Rural Population

The Rural population of Kharar Tehsil is 1.67 Lac (1,67,209), with 89.07 k (89,069) being males and 78.14 k (78,140) being females, making up 50.71% of the Kharar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 878 females for every 1000 males.

Kharar Literacy Rate

Kharar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 83.21% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kharar Tehsil is 87.51 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kharar Tehsil is 78.35 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kharar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 85.98%, while in the rural regions of Kharar Tehsil, it is around 80.54%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kharar

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 83.21 87.51 78.35
Urban Area 85.98 89.8 81.66
Rural Area 80.54 85.3 75.16

Literacy Rate by Religion in Kharar

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Sikh 85.32 89.31 80.87
Hindu 80.97 85.76 75.41
Muslim 67.89 72.88 62.24
Christian 87.38 90.86 83.9

Kharar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kharar Tehsil is 92.44 k (92,435) with 48.74 k (48,738) males and 43.70 k (43,697) females, which is 28.03% of Kharar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 897 females for every 1000 males.

Kharar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

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

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kharar

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 879
Urban Area 881
Rural Area 878

Sex Ratio by Religion in Kharar

Religion Sex Ratio
Sikh 888
Hindu 864
Muslim 900
Christian 963

Kharar Area & Households

The Total Area of Kharar Tehsil is 517.95 Square KM, with a population density of 637 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kharar Tehsil are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Kharar Tehsil are 184.The Total Number of households in Kharar Tehsil are 66.26 k(66,262).

Kharar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Kharar Tehsil, there are about 1.14 Lac (1,13,541) workers, making up nearly 34.43% of the Kharar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 93.48 k (93,481) are male workers, and about 20.06 k (20,060) are female workers.

Kharar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 3.67 Lac (3,66,810) 11.23%
2025 3.69 Lac (3,69,126) 11.94% 0.71 %
2026 3.71 Lac (3,71,146) 12.55% 0.61 %
2027 3.73 Lac (3,72,966) 13.1% 0.55 %
2028 3.75 Lac (3,74,774) 13.65% 0.55 %
2029 3.77 Lac (3,76,594) 14.2% 0.55 %
2030 3.78 Lac (3,78,414) 14.75% 0.55 %
2031 3.80 Lac (3,79,962) 15.22% 0.47 %
2032 3.81 Lac (3,81,309) 15.63% 0.41 %
2033 3.83 Lac (3,82,656) 16.04% 0.41 %
2034 3.84 Lac (3,84,003) 16.45% 0.41 %
2035 3.85 Lac (3,85,362) 16.86% 0.41 %
2036 3.87 Lac (3,86,709) 17.27% 0.41 %

Projected estimates indicate that Kharar Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.87 Lac (3,86,709), with a male population of 2.04 Lac (2,03,694) and a female population of 1.83 Lac (1,82,976). This reflects a total growth of 17.27% from Kharar Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.5%.

Kharar Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Kharar is 3.30 Lac (3,29,763).

The estimated population of Kharar in 2024 is approximately 3.67 Lac (3,66,810).

Sikh constitute 57.31% of Kharar population, amounting to approximately 1.89 Lac (1,88,972) people.

Hindu constitute 39.05% of Kharar population, totaling around 1.29 Lac (1,28,758) people.

Sikh: 57.31%, Hindu: 39.05%, Muslim: 2.74%, Christian: 0.6%, Religion not stated: 0.24%, Jain: 0.04%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Kharar is 92.44 k (28.03%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

In Kharar, 1.63 Lac (49.29%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.67 Lac (50.71%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kharar is 83.21%, with male literacy at 87.51% and female literacy at 78.35%.

The sex ratio in Kharar is 879 females for every 1000 males.

Kharar population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.5% up to 2036.