Gurgaon Population 2026
Gurgaon, officially Gurugram, is a city in the Indian state of Haryana. Its main satellite city of Delhi, situated just 30km from New Delhi, is part of the National Capital Region of India. With a population of close to 1.2 million, it’s the second most populated city after Faridabad in Haryana. As per the provisional data of the 2011 census, Gurgaon had a population of 876,969 (8.76 Lakh)
Estimated Population of Gurgaon in 2026 – 14 lakh (approx)
Let’s have a look at the last census figures held in the year 2011
| Gurgaon City | Census 2011 | 2026 Estimates |
| Total Population | 876,969 | 14 Lakh |
| Male Population | 475,032 | 7.50 Lakh |
| Female Population | 401,937 | 6.50 Lakh |
Demography of Gurugram
| Gurgaon Demography | Census 2011 |
| City Area | 332 sq. km. |
| Density | 2600 per sq. km |
| Average Literacy (%) | 87% |
| % of Male Literates | 90.90% |
| % of Female Literates | 82.50% |
| Sex Ratio | 846 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 849 |
Source: Census 2011
Hinduism is the majority religion in Gurgaon city with 91.88 % followers. Islam is the second most popular religion in the city of Gurgaon with approximately 4.57 % following it. In Gurgaon city, Christianity is followed by 0.95 %, Jainism by 0.79 %, Sikhism by 1.60 %, and Buddhism by 0.09 %. Around 0.03 % stated ‘Other Religion’, and approximately 0.10 % stated ‘No Particular Religion’.
Religion Percentage in Gurgaon
| Religion | Percentage |
| Hindu | 91.88% |
| Muslims | 4.57% |
| Christian | 0.95% |
| Sikh | 1.60% |
| Buddhist | 0.09% |
| Jain | 0.79% |
| Others | 0.03% |
| Not Stated | 0.10% |
Census 2011 Details
As per the provisional data of the 2011 census, Gurgaon had a population of 876,969 out of which the male population was 4,75,032 and the female population was 4,01,937
DENSITY
The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that the density of Gurgaon City for 2011 is 2463 people per sq. km. Gurgaon city administers area is 232 sq. km
LITERACY RATE
The average literacy rate was 87.52 % percent. Male literacy was 90.93 % and female literacy was 83.50 %. Total literate in Gurgaon city was 669,708 of which 376,978 are males while 292,730 are females.
SEX RATIO
With regards to the Sex Ratio in Gurgaon, it stood at 846 per 1000 males. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per the latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In the 2011 census, the child sex ratio is 849 girls per 1000 boys
CHILD POPULATION
In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected. There were a total of 111,801 children under the age of 0-6 years. Of total 60,456 are boys while 51,345 are girls. The child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 849. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 12.75 % of the total population of Gurgaon City
Sources: Census 2011
Gurugram District Population
Gurgaon, Sohna, Manesar, Pataudi & FarrukhNagar are sub-divisions of the Gurguram District ( earlier known as Gurgaon District)
As per the provisional data of the 2011 census, Guruguram District had a population of 15,14,432 (15.14 Lakhs) out of which the male population was 816690 and the female population was 697742. The literacy rate is 84.70% & sex ratio (females per 1000) is 854. The expected population of Guruguram District in 2026 is 22 lakhs
Sohana Population
As per the provisional data of the 2011 census, Sohna had a population of 165,629 out of which the male population was 88963 and the female population was 76668. The Estimated population of Sohana in 2026 is 2.20 Lakh
Manesar Population
In 2011, Manesar had a population of 1,16,606 out of which the male population was 65540 and the female population was 51606. The estimated population of Manesar in 2026 is 2 lakh.
Farrukh Nagar Population
In 2011, Farrukh had a population of 134,848 out of which the male population was 70889 and the female population was 63959. The Estimated population of Farrukh Nagar in 2026 is 1.80 lakh
Pataudi Population
In 2011, Pataudi had a population of 120,012 out of which the male population was 62805 and the female population was 52207. The estimated population of Pataudi in 2026 is 1.70 lakh.
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