Panipat

Panipat is a district in the Haryana State of India. Total area of Panipat is 1,268 km² including 1,188.65 km² rural area and 79.35 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Panipat has a population of 12,05,437 peoples, out of which urban population is 5,55,085 while rural population is 6,50,352. Panipat has a sex ratio of approximately 863 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 951 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 2,35,640 houses in the district, including 1,13,764 urban houses and 1,21,876 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 176 villages in panipat district.

The Panipat 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.

Panipat is the largest tehsil in panipat district by both area and population. Israna is the smallest tehsil in panipat district by both area and population. There are 3 tehsils in Panipat district. Here is the list of all Panipat Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Panipat District

#Tehsil (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Israna2801,08,196
2Panipat5367,91,634
3Samalkha4523,05,607

Population of Panipat District

The population of Panipat 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 Panipat, 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 12,05,437 6,50,352 5,55,085
Total Male Population 6,46,857 3,49,642 2,97,215
Total Female Population 5,58,580 3,00,710 2,57,870
Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,69,662 94,584 75,078
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 92,380 51,786 40,594
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 77,282 42,798 34,484
Literate Population 7,86,599 4,02,944 3,83,655
Literate Male Population 4,64,136 2,43,714 2,20,422
Literate Female Population 3,22,463 1,59,230 1,63,233
Illiterate Population 4,18,838 2,47,408 1,71,430
Illiterate Male Population 1,82,721 1,05,928 76,793
Illiterate Female Population 2,36,117 1,41,480 94,637
Households 2,35,640 1,21,876 1,13,764

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Panipat. 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 2,06,213 1,30,212 76,001
SC Male Population 1,09,695 69,446 40,249
SC Female Population 96,518 60,766 35,752
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 951 / km² 547 / km² 6,995 / km²