Palwal
Palwal is a district in the Haryana State of India. The total area of Palwal district is 1,359 km², which includes 1,311.90 km² of rural area and 47.10 km² of urban area. There are about 268 villages in Palwal district.
For administrative convenience, Palwal district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 3 tehsils in Palwal district. Here is the list of all Palwal Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Palwal District
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Palwal is the largest tehsil in palwal district by both area and population. Hathin is the smallest tehsil in palwal district by area, while Hodal is the smallest by population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Palwal | Palwal |
| Smallest Tehsil | Hathin | Hathin |
Population of Palwal District
The population of Palwal 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 Palwal, 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 | 10,42,708 | 8,06,164 | 2,36,544 |
| Total Male Population | 5,54,497 | 4,28,907 | 1,25,590 |
| Total Female Population | 4,88,211 | 3,77,257 | 1,10,954 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,77,494 | 1,43,766 | 33,728 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 95,132 | 76,705 | 18,427 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 82,362 | 67,061 | 15,301 |
| Literate Population | 5,99,796 | 4,41,985 | 1,57,811 |
| Literate Male Population | 3,79,696 | 2,87,360 | 92,336 |
| Literate Female Population | 2,20,100 | 1,54,625 | 65,475 |
| Illiterate Population | 4,42,912 | 3,64,179 | 78,733 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,74,801 | 1,41,547 | 33,254 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 2,68,111 | 2,22,632 | 45,479 |
| Households | 1,71,157 | 1,29,696 | 41,461 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Palwal district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Palwal district is 10,42,708, including 5,54,497 males and 4,88,211 females. In rural areas, it is 8,06,164, including 4,28,907 males and 3,77,257 females. In urban areas, it is 2,36,544, including 1,25,590 males and 1,10,954 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Palwal district is 1,77,494, including 95,132 boys and 82,362 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,43,766, including 76,705 boys and 67,061 girls. In urban areas, it is 33,728, including 18,427 boys and 15,301 girls.
- Literate population in Palwal district is around 5,99,796, including 3,79,696 males and 2,20,100 females. In rural areas, it is 4,41,985, including 2,87,360 males and 1,54,625 females. In urban areas, it is 1,57,811, including 92,336 males and 65,475 females.
- Illiterate population in Palwal district is about 4,42,912, including 1,74,801 males and 2,68,111 females. In rural areas, it is 3,64,179, including 1,41,547 males and 2,22,632 females. In urban areas, it is 78,733, including 33,254 males and 45,479 females.
- There are about 1,71,157 households in Palwal district, including 1,29,696 in rural areas and 41,461 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Palwal. 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 | 2,03,123 | 1,48,893 | 54,230 |
| SC Male Population | 1,07,741 | 79,214 | 28,527 |
| SC Female Population | 95,382 | 69,679 | 25,703 |
| 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 | 767 / km² | 615 / km² | 5,022 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Palwal district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Palwal district is approximately 2,03,123, including 1,07,741 males and 95,382 females. In rural areas, it is 1,48,893, including 79,214 males and 69,679 females. In urban areas, it is 54,230, including 28,527 males and 25,703 females.
- Overall population density of Palwal district is around 767 people per km². Rural areas have about 615 people per km². Urban areas have about 5,022 people per km².