Kurukshetra Population
Estimated population in 2024
| Estimated population of Kurukshetra in 2024 | 1,099,707 |
| Estimated population of males in 2024 | 582,513 |
| Estimated population of males in 2024 | 517,194 |
Population as per 2011 census
| Population | 964,655 |
| Male Population | 510,976 |
| Female Population | 453,679 |
| Area (km2) | 1,530 |
| Density/km2 | 630 |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 888 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 818 |
| Literates | 646,893 |
| Male Literates | 370,828 |
| Female Literates | 276,065 |
| Average Literacy | 76.31% |
| Male Literacy | 83.02% |
| Female Literacy | 68.84% |
| Child Population (0-6 Age) | 116,957 |
| Boys Population (0-6 Age) | 64,320 |
| Girls Population (0-6 Age) | 52,637 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 12.12% |
| Boys Proportion (0-6 Age) | 12.59% |
| Girls Proportion (0-6 Age) | 11.60% |
Kurukshetra Religion-wise Data
| Description | Population in 2011 | Percentage | Estimated Population in 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 805,175 |
83.47% |
917,900 |
| Muslims | 15,970 |
1.66% |
18,206 |
| Christian | 1,943 |
0.20% |
2,215 |
| Sikh | 140,395 |
14.55% |
160,050 |
| Buddhist | 214 |
0.02% |
244 |
| Jain | 375 |
0.04% |
428 |
| Not Stated | 477 |
0.05% |
544 |
| Others | 106 |
0.01% |
121 |
| Total | 964,655 |
100.00% |
1,099,707 |
City/Metros in Kurukshetra District
| City Name | Population in 2011 | Estimated Population in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Thanesar (Municipal Council) | 155,152 | 176,873 |