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Karnal

District in HARYANA

Karnal District of HARYANA has a total population of 15,05,324 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 7,97,712 are males while 7,07,612 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
15,05,324
📚 Literacy Rate
64.97%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
887

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Karnal has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 13.06% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 824 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 887.

Total Children

1,96,610

13.06% of population

Boys

1,07,797

54.8%

Girls

88,813

45.2%

Child Sex Ratio

824

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
89.08%
Muslim
2.10%
Christian
0.14%
Sikh
8.38%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Karnal stands at 887 females per 1000 males. This is lower than the national average of 940. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 81.82% while female literacy is at 66.82%, showing a gender gap of 15.00%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 22.56% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.00% of total population in Karnal.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 15,05,324, 5,16,062 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 34.28% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 79.74% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 20.26% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
4,11,533

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
1,04,529

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
9,89,262

Dependents / Students

Sex Ratio Profile

Literacy Performance

Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)

Other Districts in HARYANA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Karnal district in HARYANA?

Karnal district in HARYANA has a total population of 15,05,324 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 7,97,712 males and 7,07,612 females.

What is the literacy rate of Karnal district?

The overall literacy rate of Karnal district is N/A%. Male literacy is 81.82% and female literacy is 66.82%.

What is the sex ratio in Karnal district?

The sex ratio in Karnal district is 887 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.

What is the child population of Karnal district?

Karnal district has 1,96,610 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,07,797 are boys and 88,813 are girls. The child sex ratio is 824 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Karnal district?

Out of the total population of 15,05,324, 5,16,062 people (34.3%) are engaged in work activities in Karnal district.