Kurukshetra Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Kurukshetra district in Haryana.
Administrative Details of Kurukshetra
Kurukshetra comprises 415 villages, of which 407 are inhabited and 8 are uninhabited. There are 5 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 1,88,143, spread across 1,530 square kilometers.
| Villages | 415(407 inhabited • 8 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 5 |
| Households | 1,88,143 |
| Total Area | 1,530 km² |
Kurukshetra Urban & Rural Population
Kurukshetra had 2,79,225 people in urban areas (28.9%) and 6,85,430 people in rural areas (71.1%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 6,85,430 | 71.1% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 2,79,225 | 28.9% |
| Total | 9,64,655 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Kurukshetra
The total population comprises 5,10,976 males (53.0%) and 4,53,679 females (47.0%). The sex ratio is 888 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 3,61,020 | 1,49,956 | 5,10,976 |
| 👩 Female | 3,24,410 | 1,29,269 | 4,53,679 |
Literacy Rate in Kurukshetra
The literacy rate is 67.06%. Male literacy stands at 72.57% while female literacy is 60.85%, indicating a gender gap of 11.72 percentage points. The total literate population is 6,46,893.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 2,53,287 | 1,17,541 | 3,70,828 |
| Literate (Female) | 1,84,384 | 91,681 | 2,76,065 |
| Total Literate | 4,37,671 | 2,09,222 | 6,46,893 |
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About Kurukshetra Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Kurukshetra in Haryana has a total population of 9,64,655 with a literacy rate of 67.06% and a sex ratio of 888 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Kurukshetra district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.