Ajnala Population
As per the 2011 Census, Ajnala Tehsil has a population of 4.43 Lac (4,42,711) with 2.33 Lac (2,33,147) males and 2.10 Lac (2,09,564) females.The sex ratio in Ajnala is 899, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Ajnala Tehsil is 57.95 k (57,947) which is 13.09% of Ajnala Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Ajnala Tehsil is 846 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Ajnala Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Amritsar District in the state of PUNJAB in India.
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Ajnala Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Ajnala Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.92 Lac (4,92,446), indicating a 11.23% increased from Ajnala's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.58 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.35 Lac.
Ajnala Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Ajnala Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.96 Lac (4,95,556), projecting a 11.94% increased from Ajnala's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.59 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.36 Lac.
Ajnala Sikh Population
Sikh is the most popular religion in Ajnala Tehsil, with a total Sikh population of 3.84 Lac (3,84,497), accounting for 86.85% of the Ajnala Tehsil population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 2.02 Lac (2,02,126), and the Sikh female population is around 1.82 Lac (1,82,371).
Ajnala Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Ajnala Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 29.74 k (29,742), accounting for 6.72% of the Ajnala Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 15.47 k (15,469), and the Christian female population is around 14.27 k (14,273).
Ajnala Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sikh | 3,84,497 | 86.85% |
| Christian | 29,742 | 6.72% |
| Hindu | 26,409 | 5.97% |
| Religion not stated | 985 | 0.22% |
| Muslim | 942 | 0.21% |
| Jain | 49 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 47 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 40 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationAjnala Urban Population
The Urban population of Ajnala Tehsil is 47.22 k (47,219), with 25.16 k (25,164) being males and 22.06 k (22,055) being females, making up 10.67% of the Ajnala total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 877 females for every 1000 males.
Ajnala Rural Population
The Rural population of Ajnala Tehsil is 3.95 Lac (3,95,492), with 2.08 Lac (2,07,983) being males and 1.88 Lac (1,87,509) being females, making up 89.33% of the Ajnala total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 902 females for every 1000 males.
Ajnala Literacy Rate
Ajnala Tehsil has a literacy rate of 63.35% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Ajnala Tehsil is 68.57 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Ajnala Tehsil is 57.61 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Ajnala Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 78.42%, while in the rural regions of Ajnala Tehsil, it is around 61.52%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Ajnala
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 63.35 | 68.57 | 57.61 |
| Urban Area | 78.42 | 82.29 | 74.01 |
| Rural Area | 61.52 | 66.86 | 55.65 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Ajnala
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sikh | 63.2 | 68.37 | 57.54 |
| Christian | 50.62 | 56.56 | 44.2 |
| Hindu | 79.95 | 84.06 | 74.95 |
| Religion not stated | 64.38 | 70.5 | 58.56 |
Ajnala Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Ajnala Tehsil is 1.64 Lac (1,63,889) with 86.06 k (86,058) males and 77.83 k (77,831) females, which is 37.02% of Ajnala Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 905 females for every 1000 males.
Ajnala Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Ajnala Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Ajnala Tehsil.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Ajnala
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 899 |
| Urban Area | 877 |
| Rural Area | 902 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Ajnala
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Sikh | 903 |
| Christian | 923 |
| Hindu | 828 |
| Religion not stated | 1019 |
Ajnala Area & Households
The Total Area of Ajnala Tehsil is 1,097.78 Square KM, with a population density of 403 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Ajnala Tehsil are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Ajnala Tehsil are 343.The Total Number of households in Ajnala Tehsil are 81.13 k(81,132).
Ajnala Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Ajnala Tehsil, there are about 1.66 Lac (1,66,219) workers, making up nearly 37.55% of the Ajnala Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.30 Lac (1,29,579) are male workers, and about 36.64 k (36,640) are female workers.
Ajnala - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.92 Lac (4,92,446) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 4.96 Lac (4,95,556) | 11.94% | 0.71 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.98 Lac (4,98,269) | 12.55% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 5.01 Lac (5,00,712) | 13.1% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 5.03 Lac (5,03,139) | 13.65% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 5.06 Lac (5,05,582) | 14.2% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 5.08 Lac (5,08,025) | 14.75% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 5.10 Lac (5,10,103) | 15.22% | 0.47 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 5.12 Lac (5,11,912) | 15.63% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 5.14 Lac (5,13,720) | 16.04% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 5.16 Lac (5,15,529) | 16.45% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 5.17 Lac (5,17,353) | 16.86% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 5.19 Lac (5,19,162) | 17.27% | 0.41 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Ajnala Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.19 Lac (5,19,162), with a male population of 2.71 Lac (2,70,585) and a female population of 2.49 Lac (2,48,588). This reflects a total growth of 17.27% from Ajnala Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.5%.