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Kurukshetra

District in HARYANA

Kurukshetra District of HARYANA has a total population of 9,64,655 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 5,10,976 are males while 4,53,679 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
9,64,655
📚 Literacy Rate
67.06%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
888

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Kurukshetra has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 12.12% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 818 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 888.

Total Children

1,16,957

12.12% of population

Boys

64,320

55.0%

Girls

52,637

45.0%

Child Sex Ratio

818

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
83.47%
Muslim
1.66%
Christian
0.20%
Sikh
14.55%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Kurukshetra stands at 888 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 83.02% while female literacy is at 68.84%, showing a gender gap of 14.18%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 22.30% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.00% of total population in Kurukshetra.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 9,64,655, 3,36,780 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 34.91% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 84.89% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 15.11% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
2,85,904

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
50,876

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
6,27,875

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 Kurukshetra district in HARYANA?

Kurukshetra district in HARYANA has a total population of 9,64,655 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 5,10,976 males and 4,53,679 females.

What is the literacy rate of Kurukshetra district?

The overall literacy rate of Kurukshetra district is N/A%. Male literacy is 83.02% and female literacy is 68.84%.

What is the sex ratio in Kurukshetra district?

The sex ratio in Kurukshetra district is 888 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.

What is the child population of Kurukshetra district?

Kurukshetra district has 1,16,957 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 64,320 are boys and 52,637 are girls. The child sex ratio is 818 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Kurukshetra district?

Out of the total population of 9,64,655, 3,36,780 people (34.9%) are engaged in work activities in Kurukshetra district.