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Introduction

Haryana, situated in the northern part of India, shares borders with Punjab to the north and west, Uttar Pradesh to the east, Rajasthan to the west and south, and Delhi to the west. In the fiscal year 2022-2023, Haryana's population was reported as 27,388,008 (27.39 million), an increase from the 2011 census figure of 25,353,081, according to Aadhar statistics. The data indicates that Haryana experienced an annual population growth rate of 8.03 percent from 2011 to 2018.

Haryana Population of Different Parameters

As per the population census, Haryana has witnessed a growth in its literacy rate, which currently stands at 75.55 percent. Among the literate population, 84.06 percent are men, and 65.94 percent are women. Urban areas house 65.12 percent of the total population, while rural areas account for 34.88 percent. 

Religion wise Population of Haryana

Hinduism is the predominant religion in Haryana, with 87.46% of the population adhering to it. Islam is the second most practiced religion, with approximately 7.03% of the state's population following it. In Haryana, Buddhism is embraced by 4.91% of the populace, while both Sikhism and Christianity are practiced by 4.91% and 0.20%, respectively. Jainism is followed by 0.21% of the population. A small percentage, 0.01%, identifies with other religions, and 0.17% claim to have no religious affiliation. 

District wise Haryana Population

As per the 2011 Population Census conducted by the Government of India for Haryana, the population growth during the decade from 2001 to 2011 was 19.90%, surpassing the growth observed in the preceding decade from 1991 to 2001. Over the most recent ten years, the state of Haryana has experienced a population density of 1485 individuals per square mile.

Important Facts and Figures

Roughly 65.12% of the population in Haryana resides in rural villages. Over the ten-year span from 2001 to 2011, the rural population in Haryana experienced a population growth rate of 9.85%. In the rural areas of the state, the female sex ratio stands at 882 per 1000 men.