Sirsa

Sirsa is a district in the Haryana State of India. Total area of Sirsa is 4,277 km² including 4,218.02 km² rural area and 58.98 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Sirsa has a population of 12,95,189 peoples, out of which urban population is 3,19,248 while rural population is 9,75,941. Sirsa has a sex ratio of approximately 897 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 303 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 2,46,571 houses in the district, including 63,076 urban houses and 1,83,495 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 327 villages in sirsa district.

The Sirsa 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.

Sirsa is the largest tehsil in sirsa district by both area and population. Ellenabad is the smallest tehsil in sirsa district by both area and population. There are 4 tehsils in Sirsa district. Here is the list of all Sirsa Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Sirsa District

#Tehsil (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Dabwali1,1002,69,929
2Ellenabad4731,32,266
3Rania6341,75,664
4Sirsa2,0697,17,330

Population of Sirsa District

The population of Sirsa 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 Sirsa, 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 12,95,189 9,75,941 3,19,248
Total Male Population 6,82,582 5,14,177 1,68,405
Total Female Population 6,12,607 4,61,764 1,50,843
Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,57,667 1,20,421 37,246
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 84,684 64,422 20,262
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 72,983 55,999 16,984
Literate Population 7,82,897 5,59,635 2,23,262
Literate Male Population 4,56,968 3,31,990 1,24,978
Literate Female Population 3,25,929 2,27,645 98,284
Illiterate Population 5,12,292 4,16,306 95,986
Illiterate Male Population 2,25,614 1,82,187 43,427
Illiterate Female Population 2,86,678 2,34,119 52,559
Households 2,46,571 1,83,495 63,076

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Sirsa. 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 3,87,381 3,12,059 75,322
SC Male Population 2,02,430 1,63,211 39,219
SC Female Population 1,84,951 1,48,848 36,103
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 303 / km² 231 / km² 5,413 / km²