Faridabad

Faridabad is a district in the Haryana State of India. Total area of Faridabad is 741 km² including 522.58 km² rural area and 218.42 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Faridabad has a population of 18,09,733 peoples, out of which urban population is 14,38,855 while rural population is 3,70,878. Faridabad has a sex ratio of approximately 873 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 2442 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 3,58,919 houses in the district, including 2,95,553 urban houses and 63,366 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 144 villages in faridabad district.

The Faridabad district is further divided in to Tehsils / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.

For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.

Ballabgarh is the largest tehsil in faridabad district covering area of 390.00 km² while Faridabad is the smallest tehsil in faridabad district covering area of 351.00 km². Faridabad is the most populous whereas Ballabgarh is the least populous tehsil in faridabad district. There are 2 tehsils in Faridabad district. Here is the list of all Faridabad Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Faridabad District

#Tehsil (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Ballabgarh3902,14,894
2Faridabad35115,94,839

Population of Faridabad District

The population of Faridabad offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.

Basic Population Details

This section covers important demographic figures of Faridabad, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 18,09,733 3,70,878 14,38,855
Total Male Population 9,66,110 1,98,103 7,68,007
Total Female Population 8,43,623 1,72,775 6,70,848
Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,51,955 60,653 1,91,302
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,36,679 33,077 1,03,602
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,15,276 27,576 87,700
Literate Population 12,72,739 2,27,022 10,45,717
Literate Male Population 7,34,940 1,39,717 5,95,223
Literate Female Population 5,37,799 87,305 4,50,494
Illiterate Population 5,36,994 1,43,856 3,93,138
Illiterate Male Population 2,31,170 58,386 1,72,784
Illiterate Female Population 3,05,824 85,470 2,20,354
Households 3,58,919 63,366 2,95,553

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Faridabad. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 2,23,799 71,464 1,52,335
SC Male Population 1,19,495 37,920 81,575
SC Female Population 1,04,304 33,544 70,760
Total ST Population N/A N/A N/A
ST Male Population N/A N/A N/A
ST Female Population N/A N/A N/A
Population Density 2,442 / km² 710 / km² 6,588 / km²