Hisar
District in Haryana
Hisar is a district in Haryana with a population of 17.4 Lakh spread across 3,950 sq km. Its literacy rate of 63.9% is below the state average of 65.5% and above the national average of 63.0%. The district has a sex ratio of 872 females per 1,000 males, below the state average of 879.
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| Indicator | District | State Avg | National Avg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 10+ Yr Schooling | 43.9% | 49.6% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 34.5% | 29.1% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 96.4% | 93.3% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 851.233 | 830.379 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | 4 | 2.1 | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size | 2.7 | 2.1 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) | 38.8% | 51.0% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | 28.2 | 37.5 | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | 11.7% | 9.2% | 9.4% | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking | 98 | 69.5 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Hisar district?
Hisar has a population of 17.4 Lakh according to the Census 2011, with a density of 441 people per sq km across 3,950 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Hisar?
Hisar has a literacy rate of 63.9%, which is below the Haryana average of 65.5% and above the national average of 63.0%.
How does Hisar compare to Haryana?
Hisar has a sex ratio of 872 (below state average of 879) and a literacy rate of 63.9% (below state average of 65.5%).
What data sources are used for Hisar?
Data comes from Census 2011, NFHS-5 (2019-21), NJDG (2024), Udyam/MSME (2026), NCRB SLL (2022), CVI (2021), Ag Census 2015-16, RBI BSR (2026), and other official sources.