Panchkula
Panchkula is a district in the Haryana State of India. Total area of Panchkula is 898 km² including 827.51 km² rural area and 70.49 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Panchkula has a population of 5,61,293 peoples, out of which urban population is 3,13,230 while rural population is 2,48,063. Panchkula has a sex ratio of approximately 872 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 625 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,17,107 houses in the district, including 70,953 urban houses and 46,154 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 206 villages in panchkula district.
The Panchkula 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.
Panchkula is the largest tehsil in panchkula district by both area and population. Kalka is the smallest tehsil in panchkula district by both area and population. There are 2 tehsils in Panchkula district. Here is the list of all Panchkula Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Panchkula District
Population of Panchkula District
The population of Panchkula 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 Panchkula, 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 | 5,61,293 | 2,48,063 | 3,13,230 |
| Total Male Population | 2,99,679 | 1,33,153 | 1,66,526 |
| Total Female Population | 2,61,614 | 1,14,910 | 1,46,704 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 66,302 | 32,010 | 34,292 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 35,583 | 17,107 | 18,476 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 30,719 | 14,903 | 15,816 |
| Literate Population | 4,05,318 | 1,63,427 | 2,41,891 |
| Literate Male Population | 2,29,862 | 95,926 | 1,33,936 |
| Literate Female Population | 1,75,456 | 67,501 | 1,07,955 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,55,975 | 84,636 | 71,339 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 69,817 | 37,227 | 32,590 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 86,158 | 47,409 | 38,749 |
| Households | 1,17,107 | 46,154 | 70,953 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Panchkula. 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 | 1,01,830 | 51,484 | 50,346 |
| SC Male Population | 53,868 | 27,259 | 26,609 |
| SC Female Population | 47,962 | 24,225 | 23,737 |
| 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 | 625 / km² | 300 / km² | 4,444 / km² |