Mahendragarh

Mahendragarh is a district in the Haryana State of India. Total area of Mahendragarh is 1,899 km² including 1,866.02 km² rural area and 32.98 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Mahendragarh has a population of 9,22,088 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,32,855 while rural population is 7,89,233. Mahendragarh has a sex ratio of approximately 894 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 486 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,71,712 houses in the district, including 24,590 urban houses and 1,47,122 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 369 villages in mahendragarh district.

The Mahendragarh 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.

Mahendragarh is the largest tehsil in mahendragarh district covering area of 976.66 km² while Narnaul is the smallest tehsil in mahendragarh district covering area of 922.34 km². Narnaul is the most populous whereas Mahendragarh is the least populous tehsil in mahendragarh district. There are 2 tehsils in Mahendragarh district. Here is the list of all Mahendragarh Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Mahendragarh District

#Tehsil (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Mahendragarh9774,04,381
2Narnaul9225,17,707

Population of Mahendragarh District

The population of Mahendragarh 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 Mahendragarh, 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 9,22,088 7,89,233 1,32,855
Total Male Population 4,86,665 4,16,358 70,307
Total Female Population 4,35,423 3,72,875 62,548
Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,11,181 95,381 15,800
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 62,638 53,778 8,860
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 48,543 41,603 6,940
Literate Population 6,30,255 5,33,442 96,813
Literate Male Population 3,80,440 3,24,741 55,699
Literate Female Population 2,49,815 2,08,701 41,114
Illiterate Population 2,91,833 2,55,791 36,042
Illiterate Male Population 1,06,225 91,617 14,608
Illiterate Female Population 1,85,608 1,64,174 21,434
Households 1,71,712 1,47,122 24,590

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Mahendragarh. 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 1,56,314 1,36,311 20,003
SC Male Population 82,420 72,014 10,406
SC Female Population 73,894 64,297 9,597
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 486 / km² 423 / km² 4,028 / km²