Karnal Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Karnal district in Haryana.
Administrative Details of Karnal
Karnal comprises 434 villages, of which 417 are inhabited and 17 are uninhabited. There are 8 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 2,92,084, spread across 2,520 square kilometers.
| Villages | 434(417 inhabited • 17 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 8 |
| Households | 2,92,084 |
| Total Area | 2,520 km² |
Karnal Urban & Rural Population
Karnal had 4,54,810 people in urban areas (30.2%) and 10,50,514 people in rural areas (69.8%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 10,50,514 | 69.8% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 4,54,810 | 30.2% |
| Total | 15,05,324 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Karnal
The total population comprises 7,97,712 males (53.0%) and 7,07,612 females (47.0%). The sex ratio is 887 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 5,57,110 | 2,40,602 | 7,97,712 |
| 👩 Female | 4,93,404 | 2,14,208 | 7,07,612 |
Literacy Rate in Karnal
The literacy rate is 64.97%. Male literacy stands at 70.77% while female literacy is 58.44%, indicating a gender gap of 12.33 percentage points. The total literate population is 9,78,013.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 3,80,886 | 1,83,630 | 5,64,516 |
| Literate (Female) | 2,66,997 | 1,46,500 | 4,13,497 |
| Total Literate | 6,47,883 | 3,30,130 | 9,78,013 |
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About Karnal Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Karnal in Haryana has a total population of 15,05,324 with a literacy rate of 64.97% and a sex ratio of 887 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Karnal district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.