Palwal Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Palwal district in Haryana.
Administrative Details of Palwal
Palwal comprises 280 villages, of which 268 are inhabited and 12 are uninhabited. There are 6 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 1,71,157, spread across 1,359 square kilometers.
| Villages | 280(268 inhabited • 12 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 6 |
| Households | 1,71,157 |
| Total Area | 1,359 km² |
Palwal Urban & Rural Population
Palwal had 2,36,544 people in urban areas (22.7%) and 8,06,164 people in rural areas (77.3%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 8,06,164 | 77.3% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 2,36,544 | 22.7% |
| Total | 10,42,708 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Palwal
The total population comprises 5,54,497 males (53.2%) and 4,88,211 females (46.8%). The sex ratio is 880 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 4,28,907 | 1,25,590 | 5,54,497 |
| 👩 Female | 3,77,257 | 1,10,954 | 4,88,211 |
Literacy Rate in Palwal
The literacy rate is 57.52%. Male literacy stands at 68.48% while female literacy is 45.08%, indicating a gender gap of 23.40 percentage points. The total literate population is 5,99,796.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 2,87,360 | 92,336 | 3,79,696 |
| Literate (Female) | 1,54,625 | 65,475 | 2,20,100 |
| Total Literate | 4,41,985 | 1,57,811 | 5,99,796 |
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About Palwal Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Palwal in Haryana has a total population of 10,42,708 with a literacy rate of 57.52% and a sex ratio of 880 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Palwal district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.