Ganganagar Population in 2025
In 2025, Ganganagar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 5.80 Lac (5,79,525), indicating a 20.32% increased from Ganganagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.05 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.74 Lac.
Ganganagar Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Ganganagar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 5.85 Lac (5,84,946), projecting a 21.45% increased from Ganganagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 3.08 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.77 Lac.
Ganganagar Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Ganganagar Tehsil has a population of 4.82 Lac (4,81,640) with 2.57 Lac (2,56,817) males and 2.25 Lac (2,24,823) females.The sex ratio in Ganganagar is 876, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Ganganagar Tehsil is 57.70 k (57,696) which is 11.98% of Ganganagar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Ganganagar Tehsil is 833 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Ganganagar Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Ganganagar District in the state of RAJASTHAN in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Ganganagar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Ganganagar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.63 Lac (3,63,496), accounting for 75.47% of the Ganganagar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.94 Lac (1,94,370), and the Hindu female population is around 1.69 Lac (1,69,126).
Ganganagar Sikh Population
Sikh is the second most popular religion in Ganganagar Tehsil, with a total Sikh population of 1.04 Lac (1,04,223), accounting for 21.64% of the Ganganagar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 55.00 k (55,002), and the Sikh female population is around 49.22 k (49,221).
Ganganagar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,63,496 | 75.47% |
| Sikh | 1,04,223 | 21.64% |
| Muslim | 11,760 | 2.44% |
| Jain | 830 | 0.17% |
| Christian | 594 | 0.12% |
| Buddhist | 366 | 0.08% |
| Religion not stated | 341 | 0.07% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 30 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationGanganagar Urban Population
The Urban population of Ganganagar Tehsil is 2.50 Lac (2,49,914), with 1.34 Lac (1,34,395) being males and 1.16 Lac (1,15,519) being females, making up 51.89% of the Ganganagar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 860 females for every 1000 males.
Ganganagar Rural Population
The Rural population of Ganganagar Tehsil is 2.32 Lac (2,31,726), with 1.22 Lac (1,22,422) being males and 1.09 Lac (1,09,304) being females, making up 48.11% of the Ganganagar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 893 females for every 1000 males.
Ganganagar Literacy Rate
Ganganagar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 75.58% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Ganganagar Tehsil is 83.09 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Ganganagar Tehsil is 67.06 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Ganganagar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.06%, while in the rural regions of Ganganagar Tehsil, it is around 68.48%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Ganganagar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 75.58 | 83.09 | 67.06 |
| Urban Area | 82.06 | 87.72 | 75.5 |
| Rural Area | 68.48 | 77.92 | 58 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Ganganagar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 77.08 | 84.51 | 68.59 |
| Sikh | 71.66 | 79.37 | 63.15 |
| Muslim | 61.43 | 70.05 | 51.45 |
| Jain | 98.01 | 98.71 | 97.28 |
Ganganagar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Ganganagar Tehsil is 1.30 Lac (1,30,261) with 68.43 k (68,427) males and 61.83 k (61,834) females, which is 27.05% of Ganganagar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 904 females for every 1000 males.
Ganganagar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Ganganagar Tehsil is 5.58 k (5,583) with 2.92 k (2,918) males and 2.67 k (2,665) females, which is 1.16% of Ganganagar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 914 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Ganganagar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 876 |
| Urban Area | 860 |
| Rural Area | 893 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Ganganagar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 871 |
| Sikh | 895 |
| Muslim | 873 |
| Jain | 935 |
Ganganagar Area & Households
The Total Area of Ganganagar Tehsil is 990.64 Square KM, with a population density of 486 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Ganganagar Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Ganganagar Tehsil are 312.The Total Number of households in Ganganagar Tehsil are 97.96 k(97,958).
Ganganagar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Ganganagar Tehsil, there are about 1.88 Lac (1,88,428) workers, making up nearly 39.12% of the Ganganagar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.43 Lac (1,43,160) are male workers, and about 45.27 k (45,268) are female workers.
Ganganagar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.80 Lac (5,79,525) | 20.32% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 5.85 Lac (5,84,946) | 21.45% | 1.13 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 5.90 Lac (5,89,893) | 22.48% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 5.95 Lac (5,94,841) | 23.5% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 6.00 Lac (5,99,789) | 24.53% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 6.05 Lac (6,04,737) | 25.56% | 1.03 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 6.10 Lac (6,09,531) | 26.55% | 0.99 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 6.14 Lac (6,14,215) | 27.53% | 0.98 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 6.19 Lac (6,18,898) | 28.5% | 0.97 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 6.24 Lac (6,23,581) | 29.47% | 0.97 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 6.28 Lac (6,28,265) | 30.44% | 0.97 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 6.33 Lac (6,32,948) | 31.42% | 0.98 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Ganganagar Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 6.33 Lac (6,32,948), with a male population of 3.31 Lac (3,31,018) and a female population of 3.02 Lac (3,01,547). This reflects a total growth of 31.42% from Ganganagar Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 1.01%.