Yamunanagar is a city and municipal corporation in Yamunanagar district of Haryana, India. It is located near the Yamuna River and is adjacent to the older town of Jagadhri. The city developed rapidly after Independence due to the migration of refugees from West Punjab. As per the Census of India 2011, the population of Yamunanagar City was 2,16,628 (2.17 Lakh).
Projected Population of Yamunanagar City (2026)
Considering the 2011 population of 2.17 lakh, steady urban growth, and the city’s role as an industrial and commercial center, Yamunanagar has continued to expand over the past decade. With an average annual growth rate of around 3.5% to 4%, supported by migration and infrastructure development, the projected population of Yamunanagar City in 2026 is:
Approximately 3.3 lakh to 3.7 lakh
Yamunanagar City – Census 2011
| Yamunanagar City | Census 2011 |
| Total Population | 216,628 (2.17 lakh) |
| Male Population | 115,404 |
| Female Population | 101,224 |
| Density of Population | per sq. km |
| Average Literacy (%) | 85.91 % |
| % of Male Literates | 89.61 % |
| % of Female Literates | 81.71 % |
| Sex Ratio | 877 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 824 |
| Children (0-6 years) | 22,905 |
| Boys (0-6yrs) | 12,556 |
| Girls (0-6 Yrs) | 10,349 |
Sources: Census 2011
Key Takeaways
Yamunanagar is an important industrial and municipal city in northern Haryana, located near the Yamuna River.
As per the Census 2011, the city had a population of 2.17 lakh (216,628).
The literacy rate in 2011 stood at 85.91%, showing good educational development.
The sex ratio was 877 females per 1,000 males, while the child sex ratio was 824.
Children aged 0–6 years formed about 10.6% of the total population.
Projected Population of Yamunanagar City (2026): ~3.3–3.7 lakh
Yamunanagar District Population
Yamunanagar district is one of the districts of Haryana. As per the Census 2011, the district’s population was 1,214,162 (12.14 lakh). The estimated population in 2026 is around 16 lakh.
Yamunanagar District Key Data (Census 2011)
| Indicators | Value |
| Total Population | 12,14,162 (12.14 Lakhs) |
| Male Population | 646,718 |
| Female Population | 567,487 |
| District Area | 1.756 |
| Density of Population | 687 per sq. km |
| Average Literacy (%) | 78.90% |
| Sex Ratio | 877 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 826 |
Source: Census 2011
