Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Ganganagar District

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.

19.69 Lac

Toatl Population

10.43 Lac

Male Population

9.26 Lac

Female Population

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
Hindu14,37,14472.98%
Sikh4,74,85324.11%
Muslim50,6882.57%
Christian2,0770.11%
Jain1,9880.1%
Religion not stated1,3160.07%
Buddhist9380.05%
Other religions and persuasions1640.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Ganganagar 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

Historical Population of Ganganagar by Census Year 1901-2011

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 1.03%.

Ganganagar Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Ganganagar is 19.69 Lac (19,69,168).

The estimated population of Ganganagar in 2024 is approximately 23.45 Lac (23,44,554).

Hindu constitute 72.98% of Ganganagar population, amounting to approximately 14.37 Lac (14,37,144) people.

Sikh constitute 24.11% of Ganganagar population, totaling around 4.75 Lac (4,74,853) people.

Hindu: 72.98%, Sikh: 24.11%, Muslim: 2.57%, Christian: 0.11%, Jain: 0.1%, Religion not stated: 0.07%, Buddhist: 0.05%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Ganganagar is 7.20 Lac (36.58%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 13.48 k (0.68%).

In Ganganagar , 5.35 Lac (27.19%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 14.34 Lac (72.81%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Ganganagar is 69.64%, with male literacy at 78.5% and female literacy at 59.7%.

The sex ratio in Ganganagar is 888 females for every 1000 males.

Ganganagar population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 1.03% up to 2036.