Paonta Sahib Population
As per the 2011 Census, Paonta Sahib Tehsil has a population of 1.58 Lac (1,57,799) with 83.02 k (83,015) males and 74.78 k (74,784) females.The sex ratio in Paonta Sahib is 901, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Paonta Sahib Tehsil is 20.25 k (20,254) which is 12.84% of Paonta Sahib Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Paonta Sahib Tehsil is 922 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Paonta Sahib Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Sirmaur District in the state of HIMACHAL PRADESH in India.
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Paonta Sahib Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Paonta Sahib Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.72 Lac (1,72,164), indicating a 9.1% increased from Paonta Sahib's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 90.54 k, and the estimated female population is 81.63 k.
Paonta Sahib Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Paonta Sahib Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.73 Lac (1,73,010), projecting a 9.64% increased from Paonta Sahib's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 90.99 k, and the estimated female population is 82.02 k.
Paonta Sahib Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Paonta Sahib Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.22 Lac (1,21,554), accounting for 77.03% of the Paonta Sahib Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 64.08 k (64,082), and the Hindu female population is around 57.47 k (57,472).
Paonta Sahib Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Paonta Sahib Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 22.93 k (22,932), accounting for 14.53% of the Paonta Sahib Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 11.99 k (11,987), and the Muslim female population is around 10.95 k (10,945).
Paonta Sahib Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,21,554 | 77.03% |
| Muslim | 22,932 | 14.53% |
| Sikh | 11,378 | 7.21% |
| Buddhist | 1,338 | 0.85% |
| Religion not stated | 266 | 0.17% |
| Christian | 199 | 0.13% |
| Jain | 77 | 0.05% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 55 | 0.03% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationPaonta Sahib Urban Population
The Urban population of Paonta Sahib Tehsil is 25.18 k (25,183), with 13.27 k (13,265) being males and 11.92 k (11,918) being females, making up 15.96% of the Paonta Sahib total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 899 females for every 1000 males.
Paonta Sahib Rural Population
The Rural population of Paonta Sahib Tehsil is 1.33 Lac (1,32,616), with 69.75 k (69,750) being males and 62.87 k (62,866) being females, making up 84.04% of the Paonta Sahib total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 902 females for every 1000 males.
Paonta Sahib Literacy Rate
Paonta Sahib Tehsil has a literacy rate of 78.3% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Paonta Sahib Tehsil is 85.96 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Paonta Sahib Tehsil is 69.77 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Paonta Sahib Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.83%, while in the rural regions of Paonta Sahib Tehsil, it is around 76.07%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Paonta Sahib
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 78.3 | 85.96 | 69.77 |
| Urban Area | 89.83 | 92.67 | 86.67 |
| Rural Area | 76.07 | 84.67 | 66.49 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Paonta Sahib
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 79.62 | 87.26 | 71.07 |
| Muslim | 65.84 | 75.8 | 54.8 |
| Sikh | 87.36 | 91.67 | 82.66 |
| Buddhist | 81.43 | 83.88 | 78.81 |
Paonta Sahib Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Paonta Sahib Tehsil is 28.57 k (28,566) with 14.88 k (14,880) males and 13.69 k (13,686) females, which is 18.1% of Paonta Sahib Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 920 females for every 1000 males.
Paonta Sahib Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Paonta Sahib Tehsil is 4.21 k (4,213) with 2.17 k (2,167) males and 2.05 k (2,046) females, which is 2.67% of Paonta Sahib Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 945 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Paonta Sahib
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 901 |
| Urban Area | 899 |
| Rural Area | 902 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Paonta Sahib
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 897 |
| Muslim | 914 |
| Sikh | 916 |
| Buddhist | 928 |
Paonta Sahib Area & Households
The Total Area of Paonta Sahib Tehsil is 737 Square KM, with a population density of 214 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Paonta Sahib Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Paonta Sahib Tehsil are 146.The Total Number of households in Paonta Sahib Tehsil are 31.52 k(31,523).
Paonta Sahib Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Paonta Sahib Tehsil, there are about 64.73 k (64,727) workers, making up nearly 41.02% of the Paonta Sahib Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 46.26 k (46,262) are male workers, and about 18.47 k (18,465) are female workers.
Paonta Sahib - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.72 Lac (1,72,164) | 9.1% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.73 Lac (1,73,010) | 9.64% | 0.54 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.74 Lac (1,73,719) | 10.09% | 0.45 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.74 Lac (1,74,314) | 10.47% | 0.38 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.75 Lac (1,74,931) | 10.86% | 0.39 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.76 Lac (1,75,526) | 11.23% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.76 Lac (1,76,143) | 11.62% | 0.39 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.77 Lac (1,76,578) | 11.9% | 0.28 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.77 Lac (1,76,921) | 12.12% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.77 Lac (1,77,264) | 12.34% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.78 Lac (1,77,584) | 12.54% | 0.2 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.78 Lac (1,77,928) | 12.76% | 0.22 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.78 Lac (1,78,271) | 12.97% | 0.21 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Paonta Sahib Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.78 Lac (1,78,271), with a male population of 93.72 k (93,716) and a female population of 84.55 k (84,550). This reflects a total growth of 12.97% from Paonta Sahib Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.32%.