Hardwar Population in 2025
In 2025, Hardwar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 7.73 Lac (7,72,969), indicating a 17.5% increased from Hardwar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 4.12 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.61 Lac.
Hardwar Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Hardwar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 7.80 Lac (7,80,218), projecting a 18.6% increased from Hardwar's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 4.16 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.64 Lac.
Hardwar Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Hardwar Tehsil has a population of 6.58 Lac (6,57,829) with 3.49 Lac (3,48,763) males and 3.09 Lac (3,09,066) females.The sex ratio in Hardwar is 887, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Hardwar Tehsil is 95.74 k (95,738) which is 14.55% of Hardwar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Hardwar Tehsil is 892 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Hardwar Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Hardwar District in the state of UTTARAKHAND in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Hardwar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Hardwar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 4.78 Lac (4,78,166), accounting for 72.69% of the Hardwar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.55 Lac (2,55,129), and the Hindu female population is around 2.23 Lac (2,23,037).
Hardwar Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Hardwar Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.68 Lac (1,67,592), accounting for 25.48% of the Hardwar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 87.25 k (87,246), and the Muslim female population is around 80.35 k (80,346).
Hardwar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 4,78,166 | 72.69% |
| Muslim | 1,67,592 | 25.48% |
| Sikh | 8,264 | 1.26% |
| Christian | 1,650 | 0.25% |
| Jain | 1,058 | 0.16% |
| Religion not stated | 701 | 0.11% |
| Buddhist | 365 | 0.06% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 33 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationHardwar Urban Population
The Urban population of Hardwar Tehsil is 3.21 Lac (3,20,892), with 1.71 Lac (1,71,069) being males and 1.50 Lac (1,49,823) being females, making up 48.78% of the Hardwar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 876 females for every 1000 males.
Hardwar Rural Population
The Rural population of Hardwar Tehsil is 3.37 Lac (3,36,937), with 1.78 Lac (1,77,694) being males and 1.59 Lac (1,59,243) being females, making up 51.22% of the Hardwar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 897 females for every 1000 males.
Hardwar Literacy Rate
Hardwar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 76.55% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Hardwar Tehsil is 83.11 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Hardwar Tehsil is 69.14 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Hardwar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.72%, while in the rural regions of Hardwar Tehsil, it is around 68.36%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Hardwar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 76.55 | 83.11 | 69.14 |
| Urban Area | 84.72 | 89.15 | 79.67 |
| Rural Area | 68.36 | 77 | 58.72 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Hardwar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 82.37 | 88.48 | 75.37 |
| Muslim | 58.26 | 65.9 | 49.98 |
| Sikh | 82.4 | 87.79 | 76.4 |
| Christian | 82.8 | 86.56 | 78.66 |
Hardwar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Hardwar Tehsil is 1.33 Lac (1,33,086) with 70.13 k (70,129) males and 62.96 k (62,957) females, which is 20.23% of Hardwar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 898 females for every 1000 males.
Hardwar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Hardwar Tehsil is 4.52 k (4,524) with 2.42 k (2,419) males and 2.11 k (2,105) females, which is 0.69% of Hardwar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 871 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Hardwar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 887 |
| Urban Area | 876 |
| Rural Area | 897 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Hardwar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 875 |
| Muslim | 921 |
| Sikh | 882 |
| Christian | 908 |
Hardwar Area & Households
The Total Area of Hardwar Tehsil is 902.81 Square KM, with a population density of 729 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Hardwar Tehsil are 5 and the Total Number of Villages in Hardwar Tehsil are 137.The Total Number of households in Hardwar Tehsil are 1.25 Lac(1,25,249).
Hardwar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Hardwar Tehsil, there are about 2.10 Lac (2,09,806) workers, making up nearly 31.89% of the Hardwar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.78 Lac (1,78,283) are male workers, and about 31.52 k (31,523) are female workers.
Hardwar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7.73 Lac (7,72,969) | 17.5% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 7.80 Lac (7,80,218) | 18.6% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 7.87 Lac (7,87,078) | 19.65% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 7.94 Lac (7,93,939) | 20.69% | 1.04 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 8.01 Lac (8,00,864) | 21.74% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 8.08 Lac (8,07,724) | 22.79% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 8.14 Lac (8,14,002) | 23.74% | 0.95 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 8.20 Lac (8,19,827) | 24.63% | 0.89 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 8.26 Lac (8,25,652) | 25.51% | 0.88 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 8.31 Lac (8,31,477) | 26.4% | 0.89 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 8.37 Lac (8,37,302) | 27.28% | 0.88 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 8.43 Lac (8,43,127) | 28.17% | 0.89 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Hardwar Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 8.43 Lac (8,43,127), with a male population of 4.51 Lac (4,50,632) and a female population of 3.93 Lac (3,92,703). This reflects a total growth of 28.17% from Hardwar Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.97%.