Palwal District - Demographics

Demographics

According to the 2011 census Palwal district has a population of 1,040,493, roughly equal to the nation of Cyprus or the US state of Rhode Island. This gives it a ranking of 436rd in India (out of a total of 640). The district has a population density of 761 inhabitants per square kilometre (1,970 /sq mi) . Its population growth rate over the decade 2001–2011 was 25.49%. Palwal has a sex ratio of 879 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 70.3%.

As of 2011 India census, Palwal city had a population of 235663 . Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Palwal has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 65%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 67%. In Palwal, 20% of the population is under 6 years of age. Palwal is the most progressive District in the State of Haryana.

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