Amritsar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Amritsar District has a population of 24.91 Lac (24,90,656) with 13.18 Lac (13,18,408) males and 11.72 Lac (11,72,248) females.The sex ratio in Amritsar is 890, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Amritsar District is 2.82 Lac (2,81,795) which is 11.31% of Amritsar District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Amritsar District is 826 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Amritsar District is listed as part of PUNJAB State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Amritsar Population Census 2011
- Amritsar Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Amritsar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Amritsar District current estimated population is projected to be 27.70 Lac (27,70,460), indicating a 11.23% increased from Amritsar 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 14.59 Lac, and the estimated female population is 13.12 Lac.
Amritsar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Amritsar District estimated population is projected to be 27.88 Lac (27,87,954), projecting a 11.94% increased from Amritsar 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 14.67 Lac, and the estimated female population is 13.21 Lac.
Amritsar Sikh Population
Sikh is the most popular religion in Amritsar District, with a total Sikh population of 17.17 Lac (17,16,935), accounting for 68.94% of the Amritsar District population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 9.04 Lac (9,04,189), and the Sikh female population is around 8.13 Lac (8,12,746).
Amritsar Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Amritsar District, with a total Hindu population of 6.91 Lac (6,90,939), accounting for 27.74% of the Amritsar District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 3.71 Lac (3,71,040), and the Hindu female population is around 3.20 Lac (3,19,899).
Amritsar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sikh | 17,16,935 | 68.94% |
| Hindu | 6,90,939 | 27.74% |
| Christian | 54,344 | 2.18% |
| Muslim | 12,502 | 0.5% |
| Religion not stated | 10,864 | 0.44% |
| Jain | 3,152 | 0.13% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1,044 | 0.04% |
| Buddhist | 876 | 0.04% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationAmritsar Urban Population
The Urban population of Amritsar District is 13.35 Lac (13,34,611), with 7.11 Lac (7,11,142) being males and 6.23 Lac (6,23,469) being females, making up 53.58% of the Amritsar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 877 females for every 1000 males.
Amritsar Rural Population
The Rural population of Amritsar District is 11.56 Lac (11,56,045), with 6.07 Lac (6,07,266) being males and 5.49 Lac (5,48,779) being females, making up 46.42% of the Amritsar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 904 females for every 1000 males.
Amritsar Literacy Rate
Amritsar District has a literacy rate of 76.27% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Amritsar District is 80.15 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Amritsar District is 71.96 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Amritsar District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 83.29%, while in the rural regions of Amritsar District, it is around 68%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Amritsar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 76.27 | 80.15 | 71.96 |
| Urban Area | 83.29 | 86.18 | 80.02 |
| Rural Area | 68 | 72.92 | 62.63 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Amritsar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sikh | 73.24 | 77.4 | 68.67 |
| Hindu | 85.09 | 87.98 | 81.75 |
| Christian | 59.27 | 64.76 | 53.33 |
| Muslim | 62.9 | 67.14 | 57.54 |
Amritsar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Amritsar District is 7.71 Lac (7,70,864) with 4.06 Lac (4,05,977) males and 3.65 Lac (3,64,887) females, which is 30.95% of Amritsar District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 899 females for every 1000 males.
Amritsar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Amritsar District is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Amritsar District.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Amritsar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 890 |
| Urban Area | 877 |
| Rural Area | 904 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Amritsar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Sikh | 899 |
| Hindu | 863 |
| Christian | 921 |
| Muslim | 818 |
Amritsar Area & Households
The Total Area of Amritsar District is 2,683 Square KM, with a population density of 928 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Amritsar District are 15 and the Total Number of Villages in Amritsar District are 739.The Total Number of households in Amritsar District are 4.89 Lac(4,88,898).
Amritsar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Amritsar District, there are about 9.18 Lac (9,17,856) workers, making up nearly 36.85% of the Amritsar District total population. Out of these, around 7.35 Lac (7,35,195) are male workers, and about 1.83 Lac (1,82,661) are female workers.
Amritsar - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Amritsar district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 7,64,821, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 24,90,656 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 2001. The growth rate of 27.03% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1951 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 12.29%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.
Amritsar District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 7,64,821 to 24,90,656.
- The year 2001 stands out with a growth rate of 27.03%.
- The year 1951 experienced a unique negative growth.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 7.65 Lac | - | - | 4.18 Lac | 3.47 Lac |
| 1911 | 6.58 Lac | -1.07 Lac | -13.97516543 | 3.69 Lac | 2.89 Lac |
| 1921 | 6.94 Lac | 36.33 k | 5.52105372 | 3.87 Lac | 3.08 Lac |
| 1931 | 8.34 Lac | 1.40 Lac | 20.19931985 | 4.63 Lac | 3.72 Lac |
| 1941 | 10.44 Lac | 2.10 Lac | 25.16006648 | 5.67 Lac | 4.77 Lac |
| 1951 | 8.81 Lac | -1.64 Lac | -15.68183276 | 4.82 Lac | 3.99 Lac |
| 1961 | 10.10 Lac | 1.29 Lac | 14.69636083 | 5.48 Lac | 4.62 Lac |
| 1971 | 12.09 Lac | 1.99 Lac | 19.72897545 | 6.53 Lac | 5.57 Lac |
| 1981 | 14.60 Lac | 2.51 Lac | 20.76470968 | 7.81 Lac | 6.79 Lac |
| 1991 | 16.98 Lac | 2.38 Lac | 16.26795536 | 9.04 Lac | 7.94 Lac |
| 2001 | 21.57 Lac | 4.59 Lac | 27.02624714 | 11.53 Lac | 10.04 Lac |
| 2011 | 24.91 Lac | 3.34 Lac | 15.46745046 | 13.18 Lac | 11.72 Lac |
Amritsar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27.70 Lac (27,70,460) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 27.88 Lac (27,87,954) | 11.94% | 0.71 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 28.03 Lac (28,03,216) | 12.55% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 28.17 Lac (28,16,960) | 13.1% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 28.31 Lac (28,30,616) | 13.65% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 28.44 Lac (28,44,361) | 14.2% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 28.58 Lac (28,58,105) | 14.75% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 28.70 Lac (28,69,797) | 15.22% | 0.47 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 28.80 Lac (28,79,972) | 15.63% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 28.90 Lac (28,90,147) | 16.04% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 29.00 Lac (29,00,321) | 16.45% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 29.11 Lac (29,10,585) | 16.86% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 29.21 Lac (29,20,760) | 17.27% | 0.41 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Amritsar District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 29.21 Lac (29,20,760), with a male population of 15.30 Lac (15,30,113) and a female population of 13.91 Lac (13,90,533). This reflects a total growth of 17.27% from Amritsar District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.5%.