Panchkula
Panchkula is a district in the Haryana State of India. The total area of Panchkula district is 898 km², which includes 827.51 km² of rural area and 70.49 km² of urban area. There are about 206 villages in Panchkula district.
For administrative convenience, Panchkula 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 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
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
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.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Panchkula | Panchkula |
| Smallest Tehsil | Kalka | Kalka |
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 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Panchkula district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Panchkula district is 5,61,293, including 2,99,679 males and 2,61,614 females. In rural areas, it is 2,48,063, including 1,33,153 males and 1,14,910 females. In urban areas, it is 3,13,230, including 1,66,526 males and 1,46,704 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Panchkula district is 66,302, including 35,583 boys and 30,719 girls. In rural areas, it is 32,010, including 17,107 boys and 14,903 girls. In urban areas, it is 34,292, including 18,476 boys and 15,816 girls.
- Literate population in Panchkula district is around 4,05,318, including 2,29,862 males and 1,75,456 females. In rural areas, it is 1,63,427, including 95,926 males and 67,501 females. In urban areas, it is 2,41,891, including 1,33,936 males and 1,07,955 females.
- Illiterate population in Panchkula district is about 1,55,975, including 69,817 males and 86,158 females. In rural areas, it is 84,636, including 37,227 males and 47,409 females. In urban areas, it is 71,339, including 32,590 males and 38,749 females.
- There are about 1,17,107 households in Panchkula district, including 46,154 in rural areas and 70,953 in urban areas.
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 |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Panchkula district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Panchkula district is approximately 1,01,830, including 53,868 males and 47,962 females. In rural areas, it is 51,484, including 27,259 males and 24,225 females. In urban areas, it is 50,346, including 26,609 males and 23,737 females.
- Overall population density of Panchkula district is around 625 people per km². Rural areas have about 300 people per km². Urban areas have about 4,444 people per km².