Hardwar
Hardwar is a district in the Uttarakhand State of India. The total area of Hardwar district is 2,360 km², which includes 2,238.76 km² of rural area and 121.24 km² of urban area. There are about 518 villages in Hardwar district.
For administrative convenience, Hardwar 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 Hardwar district. Here is the list of all Hardwar Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Hardwar District
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Roorkee is the largest tehsil in hardwar district by both area and population. Laksar is the smallest tehsil in hardwar district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Roorkee | Roorkee |
| Smallest Tehsil | Laksar | Laksar |
Population of Hardwar District
The population of Hardwar 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 Hardwar, 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 | 18,90,422 | 11,97,328 | 6,93,094 |
| Total Male Population | 10,05,295 | 6,33,784 | 3,71,511 |
| Total Female Population | 8,85,127 | 5,63,544 | 3,21,583 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,85,693 | 1,97,796 | 87,897 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,52,173 | 1,05,031 | 47,142 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,33,520 | 92,765 | 40,755 |
| Literate Population | 11,78,354 | 6,82,616 | 4,95,738 |
| Literate Male Population | 6,91,411 | 4,09,053 | 2,82,358 |
| Literate Female Population | 4,86,943 | 2,73,563 | 2,13,380 |
| Illiterate Population | 7,12,068 | 5,14,712 | 1,97,356 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 3,13,884 | 2,24,731 | 89,153 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 3,98,184 | 2,89,981 | 1,08,203 |
| Households | 3,38,104 | 2,04,477 | 1,33,627 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Hardwar district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Hardwar district is 18,90,422, including 10,05,295 males and 8,85,127 females. In rural areas, it is 11,97,328, including 6,33,784 males and 5,63,544 females. In urban areas, it is 6,93,094, including 3,71,511 males and 3,21,583 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Hardwar district is 2,85,693, including 1,52,173 boys and 1,33,520 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,97,796, including 1,05,031 boys and 92,765 girls. In urban areas, it is 87,897, including 47,142 boys and 40,755 girls.
- Literate population in Hardwar district is around 11,78,354, including 6,91,411 males and 4,86,943 females. In rural areas, it is 6,82,616, including 4,09,053 males and 2,73,563 females. In urban areas, it is 4,95,738, including 2,82,358 males and 2,13,380 females.
- Illiterate population in Hardwar district is about 7,12,068, including 3,13,884 males and 3,98,184 females. In rural areas, it is 5,14,712, including 2,24,731 males and 2,89,981 females. In urban areas, it is 1,97,356, including 89,153 males and 1,08,203 females.
- There are about 3,38,104 households in Hardwar district, including 2,04,477 in rural areas and 1,33,627 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Hardwar. 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 | 4,11,274 | 3,07,320 | 1,03,954 |
| SC Male Population | 2,17,981 | 1,63,136 | 54,845 |
| SC Female Population | 1,93,293 | 1,44,184 | 49,109 |
| Total ST Population | 6,323 | 5,249 | 1,074 |
| ST Male Population | 3,385 | 2,810 | 575 |
| ST Female Population | 2,938 | 2,439 | 499 |
| Population Density | 801 / km² | 535 / km² | 5,717 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Hardwar district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Hardwar district is approximately 4,11,274, including 2,17,981 males and 1,93,293 females. In rural areas, it is 3,07,320, including 1,63,136 males and 1,44,184 females. In urban areas, it is 1,03,954, including 54,845 males and 49,109 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Hardwar district is about 6,323, including 3,385 males and 2,938 females. In rural areas, it is 5,249, including 2,810 males and 2,439 females. In urban areas, it is 1,074, including 575 males and 499 females.
- Overall population density of Hardwar district is around 801 people per km². Rural areas have about 535 people per km². Urban areas have about 5,717 people per km².