Kharar Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Kharar Population 2026
4,44,551 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
4,52,694
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using a default urban growth rate of 2% per annum (Census 2001 data not available for this location). The formula used is P × (1 + r/100)^(Y - 2011), where P is the 2011 population and r is the growth rate.
Census 2011 Data
Officialper 1000 Males
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Child (0-6) Stats
Future Generation • 11.4% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 851
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 20,330
Girls 17,307
Literacy Gap
7.8% Diff Male Literacy 77.4%
Female Literacy 69.6%
SC Population
92,435
28.0% of total
ST Population
0
0.0% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 34%
Main Workers 98,064
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 15,477
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 74.0%
Cultivators (Farmers) 15.7%
Agricultural Laborers 6.9%
Household Industries 3.4%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Kharar in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Kharar in 2026 is 4,43,818. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Kharar? ▼
The literacy rate of Kharar is 73.72% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Kharar? ▼
The sex ratio of Kharar is 879 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Kharar in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Kharar in 2027 is 4,52,694. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Kharar population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Kharar. The Census 2011 population was 3,29,763. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Kharar in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Kharar had a total population of 3,29,763. This comprised 1,75,511 males and 1,54,252 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar District
#2 of 3
By population size
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Rank in Punjab
#35 of 71
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Kharar | Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar Avg | Punjab Avg |
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| Literacy Rate | 73.72% | 74.09% ↓ 0.4%
| 65.73% ↑ 8.0%
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| Sex Ratio | 879 | 880 ↓ 1 | 901 ↓ 22 |
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