Saharanpur Population in 2025
In 2025, Saharanpur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 16.42 Lac (16,42,490), indicating a 19.91% increased from Saharanpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 8.61 Lac, and the estimated female population is 7.81 Lac.
Saharanpur Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Saharanpur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 16.56 Lac (16,56,466), projecting a 20.93% increased from Saharanpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 8.68 Lac, and the estimated female population is 7.88 Lac.
Saharanpur Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Saharanpur Tehsil has a population of 13.70 Lac (13,69,818) with 7.22 Lac (7,21,946) males and 6.48 Lac (6,47,872) females.The sex ratio in Saharanpur is 898, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Saharanpur Tehsil is 2.00 Lac (2,00,466) which is 14.63% of Saharanpur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Saharanpur Tehsil is 896 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Saharanpur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Saharanpur District in the state of UTTAR PRADESH in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Saharanpur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Saharanpur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 7.03 Lac (7,03,408), accounting for 51.35% of the Saharanpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 3.73 Lac (3,73,008), and the Hindu female population is around 3.30 Lac (3,30,400).
Saharanpur Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Saharanpur Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 6.41 Lac (6,40,750), accounting for 46.78% of the Saharanpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 3.35 Lac (3,35,382), and the Muslim female population is around 3.05 Lac (3,05,368).
Saharanpur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 7,03,408 | 51.35% |
| Muslim | 6,40,750 | 46.78% |
| Sikh | 10,323 | 0.75% |
| Jain | 7,406 | 0.54% |
| Religion not stated | 3,728 | 0.27% |
| Christian | 3,042 | 0.22% |
| Buddhist | 1,049 | 0.08% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 112 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSaharanpur Urban Population
The Urban population of Saharanpur Tehsil is 7.31 Lac (7,31,396), with 3.85 Lac (3,85,331) being males and 3.46 Lac (3,46,065) being females, making up 53.39% of the Saharanpur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 899 females for every 1000 males.
Saharanpur Rural Population
The Rural population of Saharanpur Tehsil is 6.38 Lac (6,38,422), with 3.37 Lac (3,36,615) being males and 3.02 Lac (3,01,807) being females, making up 46.61% of the Saharanpur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 897 females for every 1000 males.
Saharanpur Literacy Rate
Saharanpur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 73.13% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Saharanpur Tehsil is 79.48 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Saharanpur Tehsil is 66.06 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Saharanpur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 76.06%, while in the rural regions of Saharanpur Tehsil, it is around 69.67%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Saharanpur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 73.13 | 79.48 | 66.06 |
| Urban Area | 76.06 | 80.22 | 71.43 |
| Rural Area | 69.67 | 78.61 | 59.68 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Saharanpur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 81.73 | 88.83 | 73.76 |
| Muslim | 62.56 | 68.14 | 56.39 |
| Sikh | 85.92 | 87.78 | 83.87 |
| Jain | 96.92 | 97.61 | 96.17 |
Saharanpur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Saharanpur Tehsil is 2.95 Lac (2,94,623) with 1.57 Lac (1,56,626) males and 1.38 Lac (1,37,997) females, which is 21.51% of Saharanpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 882 females for every 1000 males.
Saharanpur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Saharanpur Tehsil is 831 (831) with 444 (444) males and 387 (387) females, which is 0.06% of Saharanpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 872 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Saharanpur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 898 |
| Urban Area | 899 |
| Rural Area | 897 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Saharanpur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 886 |
| Muslim | 911 |
| Sikh | 896 |
| Jain | 908 |
Saharanpur Area & Households
The Total Area of Saharanpur Tehsil is 786.69 Square KM, with a population density of 1,741 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Saharanpur Tehsil are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Saharanpur Tehsil are 425.The Total Number of households in Saharanpur Tehsil are 2.42 Lac(2,42,107).
Saharanpur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Saharanpur Tehsil, there are about 4.14 Lac (4,13,906) workers, making up nearly 30.22% of the Saharanpur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 3.63 Lac (3,63,184) are male workers, and about 50.72 k (50,722) are female workers.
Saharanpur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16.42 Lac (16,42,490) | 19.91% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 16.56 Lac (16,56,466) | 20.93% | 1.02 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 16.69 Lac (16,68,833) | 21.83% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 16.81 Lac (16,81,199) | 22.73% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 16.94 Lac (16,93,566) | 23.63% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 17.06 Lac (17,05,932) | 24.54% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 17.17 Lac (17,16,648) | 25.32% | 0.78 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 17.26 Lac (17,26,189) | 26.02% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 17.36 Lac (17,35,738) | 26.71% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 17.45 Lac (17,45,279) | 27.41% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 17.55 Lac (17,54,827) | 28.11% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 17.64 Lac (17,64,368) | 28.8% | 0.69 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Saharanpur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 17.64 Lac (17,64,368), with a male population of 9.21 Lac (9,20,836) and a female population of 8.43 Lac (8,43,380). This reflects a total growth of 28.8% from Saharanpur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.81%.