Karnal

Karnal is a district in the Haryana State of India. Total area of Karnal is 2,520 km² including 2,451.05 km² rural area and 68.95 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Karnal has a population of 15,05,324 peoples, out of which urban population is 4,54,810 while rural population is 10,50,514. Karnal has a sex ratio of approximately 887 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 597 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 2,92,084 houses in the district, including 93,490 urban houses and 1,98,594 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 417 villages in karnal district.

The Karnal 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.

Karnal is the largest tehsil in karnal district by both area and population. Indri is the smallest tehsil in karnal district by both area and population. There are 5 tehsils in Karnal district. Here is the list of all Karnal Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Karnal District

#Tehsil (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Assandh4882,33,204
2Gharaunda4441,88,098
3Indri3621,62,593
4Karnal8307,14,328
5Nilokheri3962,07,101

Population of Karnal District

The population of Karnal 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 Karnal, 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 15,05,324 10,50,514 4,54,810
Total Male Population 7,97,712 5,57,110 2,40,602
Total Female Population 7,07,612 4,93,404 2,14,208
Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,96,610 1,42,691 53,919
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,07,797 78,011 29,786
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 88,813 64,680 24,133
Literate Population 9,78,013 6,47,883 3,30,130
Literate Male Population 5,64,516 3,80,886 1,83,630
Literate Female Population 4,13,497 2,66,997 1,46,500
Illiterate Population 5,27,311 4,02,631 1,24,680
Illiterate Male Population 2,33,196 1,76,224 56,972
Illiterate Female Population 2,94,115 2,26,407 67,708
Households 2,92,084 1,98,594 93,490

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Karnal. 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 3,39,604 2,59,520 80,084
SC Male Population 1,79,681 1,37,535 42,146
SC Female Population 1,59,923 1,21,985 37,938
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 597 / km² 429 / km² 6,596 / km²