Hardwar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Hardwar District has a population of 18.90 Lac (18,90,422) with 10.05 Lac (10,05,295) males and 8.85 Lac (8,85,127) females.The sex ratio in Hardwar is 881, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Hardwar District is 2.86 Lac (2,85,693) which is 15.11% of Hardwar District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Hardwar District is 878 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Hardwar District is listed as part of UTTARAKHAND State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Hardwar Population Census 2011
- Hardwar 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
Hardwar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Hardwar District current estimated population is projected to be 21.99 Lac (21,99,169), indicating a 16.33% increased from Hardwar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 11.77 Lac, and the estimated female population is 10.23 Lac.
Hardwar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Hardwar District estimated population is projected to be 22.21 Lac (22,21,302), projecting a 17.5% increased from Hardwar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 11.89 Lac, and the estimated female population is 10.33 Lac.
Hardwar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Hardwar District, with a total Hindu population of 12.15 Lac (12,14,935), accounting for 64.27% of the Hardwar District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 6.52 Lac (6,51,773), and the Hindu female population is around 5.63 Lac (5,63,162).
Hardwar Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Hardwar District, with a total Muslim population of 6.48 Lac (6,48,119), accounting for 34.28% of the Hardwar District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 3.38 Lac (3,38,449), and the Muslim female population is around 3.10 Lac (3,09,670).
Hardwar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 12,14,935 | 64.27% |
| Muslim | 6,48,119 | 34.28% |
| Sikh | 17,364 | 0.92% |
| Christian | 4,878 | 0.26% |
| Jain | 2,501 | 0.13% |
| Religion not stated | 1,870 | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 709 | 0.04% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 46 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationHardwar Urban Population
The Urban population of Hardwar District is 6.93 Lac (6,93,094), with 3.72 Lac (3,71,511) being males and 3.22 Lac (3,21,583) being females, making up 36.66% of the Hardwar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 866 females for every 1000 males.
Hardwar Rural Population
The Rural population of Hardwar District is 11.97 Lac (11,97,328), with 6.34 Lac (6,33,784) being males and 5.64 Lac (5,63,544) being females, making up 63.34% of the Hardwar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 890 females for every 1000 males.
Hardwar Literacy Rate
Hardwar District has a literacy rate of 73.43% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Hardwar District is 81.04 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Hardwar District is 64.79 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Hardwar District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 81.91%, while in the rural regions of Hardwar District, it is around 68.29%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Hardwar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 73.43 | 81.04 | 64.79 |
| Urban Area | 81.91 | 87.05 | 75.98 |
| Rural Area | 68.29 | 77.36 | 58.11 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Hardwar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 80.12 | 87.34 | 71.79 |
| Muslim | 59.59 | 67.78 | 50.64 |
| Sikh | 83.97 | 88.93 | 77.64 |
| Christian | 83.5 | 87.48 | 79.03 |
Hardwar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Hardwar District is 4.11 Lac (4,11,274) with 2.18 Lac (2,17,981) males and 1.93 Lac (1,93,293) females, which is 21.76% of Hardwar District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 887 females for every 1000 males.
Hardwar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Hardwar District is 6.32 k (6,323) with 3.39 k (3,385) males and 2.94 k (2,938) females, which is 0.33% of Hardwar District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 868 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Hardwar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 881 |
| Urban Area | 866 |
| Rural Area | 890 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Hardwar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 865 |
| Muslim | 915 |
| Sikh | 788 |
| Christian | 893 |
Hardwar Area & Households
The Total Area of Hardwar District is 2,360 Square KM, with a population density of 801 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Hardwar District are 24 and the Total Number of Villages in Hardwar District are 612.The Total Number of households in Hardwar District are 3.38 Lac(3,38,104).
Hardwar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Hardwar District, there are about 5.78 Lac (5,78,121) workers, making up nearly 30.58% of the Hardwar District total population. Out of these, around 4.98 Lac (4,97,810) are male workers, and about 80.31 k (80,311) are female workers.
Hardwar - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Hardwar district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 3,29,839, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 18,90,422 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1971. The growth rate of 32.93% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1911 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 17.99%.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.
Hardwar District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 3,29,839 to 18,90,422.
- The year 1971 stands out with a growth rate of 32.93%.
- The year 1911 experienced a unique negative growth.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 3.30 Lac | ---- | ---- | 1.77 Lac | 1.53 Lac |
| 1911 | 3.11 Lac | -18.40 k | -5.579388732 | 1.71 Lac | 1.41 Lac |
| 1921 | 2.96 Lac | -15.33 k | -4.92332293 | 1.63 Lac | 1.33 Lac |
| 1931 | 3.30 Lac | 33.81 k | 11.41866175 | 1.81 Lac | 1.49 Lac |
| 1941 | 3.73 Lac | 43.13 k | 13.07249768 | 2.07 Lac | 1.66 Lac |
| 1951 | 4.28 Lac | 54.53 k | 14.61819313 | 2.37 Lac | 1.91 Lac |
| 1961 | 5.05 Lac | 77.01 k | 18.01044965 | 2.81 Lac | 2.24 Lac |
| 1971 | 6.71 Lac | 1.66 Lac | 32.93458744 | 3.72 Lac | 2.99 Lac |
| 1981 | 8.90 Lac | 2.19 Lac | 32.7232827 | 4.90 Lac | 4.00 Lac |
| 1991 | 11.24 Lac | 2.34 Lac | 26.31006672 | 6.09 Lac | 5.15 Lac |
| 2001 | 14.47 Lac | 3.23 Lac | 28.69741607 | 7.76 Lac | 6.71 Lac |
| 2011 | 18.90 Lac | 4.43 Lac | 30.62734809 | 10.05 Lac | 8.85 Lac |
Hardwar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21.99 Lac (21,99,169) | 16.33% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 22.21 Lac (22,21,302) | 17.5% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 22.42 Lac (22,42,133) | 18.6% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 22.62 Lac (22,61,848) | 19.65% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 22.82 Lac (22,81,564) | 20.69% | 1.04 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 23.01 Lac (23,01,465) | 21.74% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 23.21 Lac (23,21,180) | 22.79% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 23.39 Lac (23,39,221) | 23.74% | 0.95 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 23.56 Lac (23,55,960) | 24.63% | 0.89 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 23.73 Lac (23,72,700) | 25.51% | 0.88 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 23.89 Lac (23,89,439) | 26.4% | 0.89 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 24.06 Lac (24,06,178) | 27.28% | 0.88 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 24.23 Lac (24,22,917) | 28.17% | 0.89 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Hardwar District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 24.23 Lac (24,22,917), with a male population of 12.99 Lac (12,98,927) and a female population of 11.25 Lac (11,24,653). This reflects a total growth of 28.17% from Hardwar District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.99%.