Gharsana Population

As per the 2011 Census, Gharsana Tehsil has a population of 1.72 Lac (1,71,830) with 90.80 k (90,800) males and 81.03 k (81,030) females.The sex ratio in Gharsana is 893, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Gharsana Tehsil is 23.06 k (23,063) which is 13.42% of Gharsana Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Gharsana Tehsil is 865 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Gharsana Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Ganganagar District in the state of RAJASTHAN in India.

Gharsana Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Gharsana Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.05 Lac (2,04,587), indicating a 19.06% increased from Gharsana's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.07 Lac, and the estimated female population is 97.67 k.

Gharsana Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Gharsana Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.07 Lac (2,06,752), projecting a 20.32% increased from Gharsana's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.08 Lac, and the estimated female population is 98.80 k.

Gharsana Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Gharsana Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.22 Lac (1,22,440), accounting for 71.26% of the Gharsana Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 64.77 k (64,771), and the Hindu female population is around 57.67 k (57,669).

Gharsana Sikh Population

Sikh is the second most popular religion in Gharsana Tehsil, with a total Sikh population of 40.41 k (40,412), accounting for 23.52% of the Gharsana Tehsil population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 21.39 k (21,388), and the Sikh female population is around 19.02 k (19,024).

Gharsana Religion Wise Population

Gharsana Urban Population

The Urban population of Gharsana Tehsil is 29.99 k (29,990), with 15.88 k (15,875) being males and 14.12 k (14,115) being females, making up 17.45% of the Gharsana total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 890 females for every 1000 males.

Gharsana Rural Population

The Rural population of Gharsana Tehsil is 1.42 Lac (1,41,840), with 74.93 k (74,925) being males and 66.92 k (66,915) being females, making up 82.55% of the Gharsana total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 894 females for every 1000 males.

Gharsana Literacy Rate

Gharsana Tehsil has a literacy rate of 65.76% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Gharsana Tehsil is 75.88 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Gharsana Tehsil is 54.47 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Gharsana Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 72.47%, while in the rural regions of Gharsana Tehsil, it is around 64.32%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Gharsana

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	65.76	75.88	54.47
Urban Area	72.47	80.8	63.13
Rural Area	64.32	74.83	52.62

Literacy Rate by Religion in Gharsana

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	66.83	77.07	55.36
Sikh	65.57	74.72	55.4
Muslim	50.43	63.37	36.86
Jain	95.76	95.45	96.15

Gharsana Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Gharsana Tehsil is 74.79 k (74,787) with 39.19 k (39,186) males and 35.60 k (35,601) females, which is 43.52% of Gharsana Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 909 females for every 1000 males.

Gharsana Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Gharsana Tehsil is 1.39 k (1,391) with 759 (759) males and 632 (632) females, which is 0.81% of Gharsana Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 833 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Gharsana

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	893
Urban Area	890
Rural Area	894

Sex Ratio by Religion in Gharsana

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	891
Sikh	890
Muslim	942
Jain	781

Gharsana Area & Households

The Total Area of Gharsana Tehsil is 1,382.4 Square KM, with a population density of 124 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Gharsana Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Gharsana Tehsil are 432.The Total Number of households in Gharsana Tehsil are 34.35 k(34,350).

Gharsana Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Gharsana Tehsil, there are about 83.51 k (83,514) workers, making up nearly 48.6% of the Gharsana Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 51.27 k (51,267) are male workers, and about 32.25 k (32,247) are female workers.

Gharsana - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

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