Ganganagar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Ganganagar District has a population of 19.69 Lac (19,69,168) with 10.43 Lac (10,43,340) males and 9.26 Lac (9,25,828) females.The sex ratio in Ganganagar is 888, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Ganganagar District is 2.55 Lac (2,55,475) which is 12.97% of Ganganagar District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Ganganagar District is 855 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Ganganagar District is listed as part of RAJASTHAN State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Ganganagar Population Census 2011
- Ganganagar Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Ganganagar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Ganganagar District current estimated population is projected to be 23.45 Lac (23,44,554), indicating a 19.06% increased from Ganganagar 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 12.28 Lac, and the estimated female population is 11.16 Lac.
Ganganagar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Ganganagar District estimated population is projected to be 23.69 Lac (23,69,364), projecting a 20.32% increased from Ganganagar 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 12.40 Lac, and the estimated female population is 11.29 Lac.
Ganganagar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Ganganagar District, with a total Hindu population of 14.37 Lac (14,37,144), accounting for 72.98% of the Ganganagar District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 7.63 Lac (7,63,206), and the Hindu female population is around 6.74 Lac (6,73,938).
Ganganagar Sikh Population
Sikh is the second most popular religion in Ganganagar District, with a total Sikh population of 4.75 Lac (4,74,853), accounting for 24.11% of the Ganganagar District population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 2.50 Lac (2,49,834), and the Sikh female population is around 2.25 Lac (2,25,019).
Ganganagar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 14,37,144 | 72.98% |
| Sikh | 4,74,853 | 24.11% |
| Muslim | 50,688 | 2.57% |
| Christian | 2,077 | 0.11% |
| Jain | 1,988 | 0.1% |
| Religion not stated | 1,316 | 0.07% |
| Buddhist | 938 | 0.05% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 164 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationGanganagar Urban Population
The Urban population of Ganganagar District is 5.35 Lac (5,35,432), with 2.85 Lac (2,85,071) being males and 2.50 Lac (2,50,361) being females, making up 27.19% of the Ganganagar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 879 females for every 1000 males.
Ganganagar Rural Population
The Rural population of Ganganagar District is 14.34 Lac (14,33,736), with 7.58 Lac (7,58,269) being males and 6.75 Lac (6,75,467) being females, making up 72.81% of the Ganganagar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 891 females for every 1000 males.
Ganganagar Literacy Rate
Ganganagar District has a literacy rate of 69.64% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Ganganagar District is 78.5 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Ganganagar District is 59.7 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Ganganagar District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 78.74%, while in the rural regions of Ganganagar District, it is around 66.17%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Ganganagar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 69.64 | 78.5 | 59.7 |
| Urban Area | 78.74 | 85.3 | 71.31 |
| Rural Area | 66.17 | 75.9 | 55.31 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Ganganagar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 70.04 | 79.13 | 59.78 |
| Sikh | 69.77 | 77.83 | 60.93 |
| Muslim | 54.48 | 64.92 | 43.05 |
| Christian | 80.34 | 86.76 | 71.77 |
Ganganagar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Ganganagar District is 7.20 Lac (7,20,412) with 3.77 Lac (3,76,734) males and 3.44 Lac (3,43,678) females, which is 36.58% of Ganganagar District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 913 females for every 1000 males.
Ganganagar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Ganganagar District is 13.48 k (13,477) with 7.16 k (7,160) males and 6.32 k (6,317) females, which is 0.68% of Ganganagar District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 883 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Ganganagar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 888 |
| Urban Area | 879 |
| Rural Area | 891 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Ganganagar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 884 |
| Sikh | 901 |
| Muslim | 908 |
| Christian | 767 |
Ganganagar Area & Households
The Total Area of Ganganagar District is 10,978 Square KM, with a population density of 179 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Ganganagar District are 16 and the Total Number of Villages in Ganganagar District are 3,018.The Total Number of households in Ganganagar District are 3.88 Lac(3,87,511).
Ganganagar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Ganganagar District, there are about 9.13 Lac (9,12,672) workers, making up nearly 46.35% of the Ganganagar District total population. Out of these, around 5.96 Lac (5,96,320) are male workers, and about 3.16 Lac (3,16,352) are female workers.
Ganganagar - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Ganganagar district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 84,281, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 19,69,168 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1931. The growth rate of 102.49% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1921 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 36.46%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.
Ganganagar District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 84,281 to 19,69,168.
- The year 1931 stands out with a growth rate of 102.49%.
- The year 1921 experienced a unique negative growth.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 84.28 k | ----- | ----- | 45.48 k | 38.80 k |
| 1911 | 1.21 Lac | 36.80 k | 43.65871311 | 66.59 k | 54.49 k |
| 1921 | 1.00 Lac | -20.84 k | -17.21549097 | 53.98 k | 46.26 k |
| 1931 | 2.03 Lac | 1.03 Lac | 102.4921932 | 1.13 Lac | 90.01 k |
| 1941 | 3.14 Lac | 1.11 Lac | 54.57962989 | 1.73 Lac | 1.41 Lac |
| 1951 | 3.70 Lac | 56.50 k | 18.0075285 | 2.03 Lac | 1.68 Lac |
| 1961 | 6.05 Lac | 2.35 Lac | 63.38166261 | 3.28 Lac | 2.77 Lac |
| 1971 | 7.32 Lac | 1.27 Lac | 21.0366655 | 3.93 Lac | 3.39 Lac |
| 1981 | 10.84 Lac | 3.52 Lac | 48.07867765 | 5.83 Lac | 5.01 Lac |
| 1991 | 14.02 Lac | 3.18 Lac | 29.35754007 | 7.52 Lac | 6.51 Lac |
| 2001 | 17.89 Lac | 3.87 Lac | 27.59318732 | 9.55 Lac | 8.34 Lac |
| 2011 | 19.69 Lac | 1.80 Lac | 10.04485804 | 10.43 Lac | 9.26 Lac |
Ganganagar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23.45 Lac (23,44,554) | 19.06% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 23.69 Lac (23,69,364) | 20.32% | 1.26 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 23.92 Lac (23,91,527) | 21.45% | 1.13 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 24.12 Lac (24,11,756) | 22.48% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 24.32 Lac (24,31,985) | 23.5% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 24.52 Lac (24,52,214) | 24.53% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 24.72 Lac (24,72,443) | 25.56% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 24.92 Lac (24,92,046) | 26.55% | 0.99 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 25.11 Lac (25,11,193) | 27.53% | 0.98 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 25.30 Lac (25,30,341) | 28.5% | 0.97 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 25.49 Lac (25,49,489) | 29.47% | 0.97 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 25.69 Lac (25,68,636) | 30.44% | 0.97 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 25.88 Lac (25,87,784) | 31.42% | 0.98 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Ganganagar District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 25.88 Lac (25,87,784), with a male population of 13.45 Lac (13,44,786) and a female population of 12.42 Lac (12,41,779). This reflects a total growth of 31.42% from Ganganagar District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.26%.