Ambala Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Ambala district in Haryana.
Administrative Details of Ambala
Ambala comprises 470 villages, of which 461 are inhabited and 9 are uninhabited. There are 15 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 2,24,334, spread across 1,574 square kilometers.
| Villages | 470(461 inhabited • 9 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 15 |
| Households | 2,24,334 |
| Total Area | 1,574 km² |
Ambala Urban & Rural Population
Ambala had 5,00,774 people in urban areas (44.4%) and 6,27,576 people in rural areas (55.6%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 6,27,576 | 55.6% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 5,00,774 | 44.4% |
| Total | 11,28,350 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Ambala
The total population comprises 5,98,703 males (53.1%) and 5,29,647 females (46.9%). The sex ratio is 885 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 3,31,703 | 2,67,000 | 5,98,703 |
| 👩 Female | 2,95,873 | 2,33,774 | 5,29,647 |
Literacy Rate in Ambala
The literacy rate is 72.5%. Male literacy stands at 77.05% while female literacy is 67.35%, indicating a gender gap of 9.70 percentage points. The total literate population is 8,18,025.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 2,44,282 | 2,17,006 | 4,61,288 |
| Literate (Female) | 1,82,360 | 1,74,377 | 3,56,737 |
| Total Literate | 4,26,642 | 3,91,383 | 8,18,025 |
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About Ambala Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Ambala in Haryana has a total population of 11,28,350 with a literacy rate of 72.5% and a sex ratio of 885 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Ambala district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.