Roorkee Population
As per the 2011 Census, Roorkee Tehsil has a population of 9.96 Lac (9,96,344) with 5.31 Lac (5,31,481) males and 4.65 Lac (4,64,863) females.The sex ratio in Roorkee is 875, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Roorkee Tehsil is 1.52 Lac (1,51,761) which is 15.23% of Roorkee Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Roorkee Tehsil is 872 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Roorkee Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Hardwar District in the state of UTTARAKHAND in India.
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Roorkee Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Roorkee Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 11.59 Lac (11,59,069), indicating a 16.33% increased from Roorkee's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 6.22 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.37 Lac.
Roorkee Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Roorkee Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 11.71 Lac (11,70,734), projecting a 17.5% increased from Roorkee's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 6.29 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.42 Lac.
Roorkee Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Roorkee Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 5.65 Lac (5,64,593), accounting for 56.67% of the Roorkee Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 3.05 Lac (3,05,241), and the Hindu female population is around 2.59 Lac (2,59,352).
Roorkee Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Roorkee Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 4.21 Lac (4,21,392), accounting for 42.29% of the Roorkee Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.20 Lac (2,20,197), and the Muslim female population is around 2.01 Lac (2,01,195).
Roorkee Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 5,64,593 | 56.67% |
| Muslim | 4,21,392 | 42.29% |
| Sikh | 4,767 | 0.48% |
| Christian | 2,795 | 0.28% |
| Jain | 1,412 | 0.14% |
| Religion not stated | 1,080 | 0.11% |
| Buddhist | 297 | 0.03% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 8 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationRoorkee Urban Population
The Urban population of Roorkee Tehsil is 3.50 Lac (3,50,442), with 1.89 Lac (1,88,705) being males and 1.62 Lac (1,61,737) being females, making up 35.17% of the Roorkee total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 858 females for every 1000 males.
Roorkee Rural Population
The Rural population of Roorkee Tehsil is 6.46 Lac (6,45,902), with 3.43 Lac (3,42,776) being males and 3.03 Lac (3,03,126) being females, making up 64.83% of the Roorkee total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 885 females for every 1000 males.
Roorkee Literacy Rate
Roorkee Tehsil has a literacy rate of 71.99% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Roorkee Tehsil is 79.83 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Roorkee Tehsil is 63.03 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Roorkee Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 79.19%, while in the rural regions of Roorkee Tehsil, it is around 67.93%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Roorkee
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 71.99 | 79.83 | 63.03 |
| Urban Area | 79.19 | 84.92 | 72.5 |
| Rural Area | 67.93 | 76.92 | 57.78 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Roorkee
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 80.26 | 87.67 | 71.57 |
| Muslim | 59.7 | 67.86 | 50.76 |
| Sikh | 94.97 | 97.62 | 90.2 |
| Christian | 84.42 | 88.22 | 80.12 |
Roorkee Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Roorkee Tehsil is 2.20 Lac (2,20,147) with 1.17 Lac (1,17,242) males and 1.03 Lac (1,02,905) females, which is 22.1% of Roorkee Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 878 females for every 1000 males.
Roorkee Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Roorkee Tehsil is 1.74 k (1,735) with 929 (929) males and 806 (806) females, which is 0.17% of Roorkee Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 868 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Roorkee
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 875 |
| Urban Area | 858 |
| Rural Area | 885 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Roorkee
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 850 |
| Muslim | 914 |
| Sikh | 576 |
| Christian | 901 |
Roorkee Area & Households
The Total Area of Roorkee Tehsil is 1,066.83 Square KM, with a population density of 934 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Roorkee Tehsil are 18 and the Total Number of Villages in Roorkee Tehsil are 309.The Total Number of households in Roorkee Tehsil are 1.72 Lac(1,72,335).
Roorkee Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Roorkee Tehsil, there are about 2.98 Lac (2,97,663) workers, making up nearly 29.88% of the Roorkee Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 2.59 Lac (2,58,770) are male workers, and about 38.89 k (38,893) are female workers.
Roorkee - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11.59 Lac (11,59,069) | 16.33% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 11.71 Lac (11,70,734) | 17.5% | 1.17 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 11.82 Lac (11,81,713) | 18.6% | 1.1 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 11.92 Lac (11,92,104) | 19.65% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 12.02 Lac (12,02,495) | 20.69% | 1.04 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 12.13 Lac (12,12,984) | 21.74% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 12.23 Lac (12,23,374) | 22.79% | 1.05 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 12.33 Lac (12,32,883) | 23.74% | 0.95 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 12.42 Lac (12,41,705) | 24.63% | 0.89 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 12.51 Lac (12,50,528) | 25.51% | 0.88 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 12.59 Lac (12,59,350) | 26.4% | 0.89 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 12.68 Lac (12,68,173) | 27.28% | 0.88 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 12.77 Lac (12,76,995) | 28.17% | 0.89 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Roorkee Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 12.77 Lac (12,76,995), with a male population of 6.87 Lac (6,86,719) and a female population of 5.91 Lac (5,90,661). This reflects a total growth of 28.17% from Roorkee Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.99%.