Demographics of Hissar
As of 2001 India census, Hissar had a population of 256,810. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Hissar has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 76%, and female literacy is 64%. In Hissar, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.