Amritsar -I Population
As per the 2011 Census, Amritsar -I Tehsil has a population of 3.12 Lac (3,12,240) with 1.65 Lac (1,64,792) males and 1.47 Lac (1,47,448) females.The sex ratio in Amritsar -I is 895, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Amritsar -I Tehsil is 36.48 k (36,480) which is 11.68% of Amritsar -I Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Amritsar -I Tehsil is 816 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Amritsar -I Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Amritsar District in the state of PUNJAB in India.
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Amritsar -I Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Amritsar -I Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.47 Lac (3,47,318), indicating a 11.23% increased from Amritsar -I 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.82 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.65 Lac.
Amritsar -I Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Amritsar -I Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.50 Lac (3,49,511), projecting a 11.94% increased from Amritsar -I 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.83 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.66 Lac.
Amritsar -I Sikh Population
Sikh is the most popular religion in Amritsar -I Tehsil, with a total Sikh population of 2.58 Lac (2,58,259), accounting for 82.71% of the Amritsar -I Tehsil population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 1.35 Lac (1,35,459), and the Sikh female population is around 1.23 Lac (1,22,800).
Amritsar -I Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Amritsar -I Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 42.79 k (42,786), accounting for 13.7% of the Amritsar -I Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 23.42 k (23,418), and the Hindu female population is around 19.37 k (19,368).
Amritsar -I Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sikh | 2,58,259 | 82.71% |
| Hindu | 42,786 | 13.7% |
| Christian | 6,060 | 1.94% |
| Muslim | 2,743 | 0.88% |
| Jain | 1,789 | 0.57% |
| Religion not stated | 415 | 0.13% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 165 | 0.05% |
| Buddhist | 23 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationAmritsar -I Urban Population
The Urban population of Amritsar -I Tehsil is 57.71 k (57,708), with 31.48 k (31,481) being males and 26.23 k (26,227) being females, making up 18.48% of the Amritsar -I total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 834 females for every 1000 males.
Amritsar -I Rural Population
The Rural population of Amritsar -I Tehsil is 2.55 Lac (2,54,532), with 1.33 Lac (1,33,311) being males and 1.21 Lac (1,21,221) being females, making up 81.52% of the Amritsar -I total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 910 females for every 1000 males.
Amritsar -I Literacy Rate
Amritsar -I Tehsil has a literacy rate of 72.66% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Amritsar -I Tehsil is 77.31 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Amritsar -I Tehsil is 67.53 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Amritsar -I Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 79.41%, while in the rural regions of Amritsar -I Tehsil, it is around 71.12%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Amritsar -I
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 72.66 | 77.31 | 67.53 |
| Urban Area | 79.41 | 83.18 | 74.9 |
| Rural Area | 71.12 | 75.91 | 65.94 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Amritsar -I
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sikh | 71.99 | 76.62 | 66.95 |
| Hindu | 78.56 | 82.99 | 73.22 |
| Christian | 61.04 | 66.55 | 54.94 |
| Muslim | 62.07 | 66.2 | 57.22 |
Amritsar -I Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Amritsar -I Tehsil is 1.30 Lac (1,29,537) with 68.10 k (68,099) males and 61.44 k (61,438) females, which is 41.49% of Amritsar -I Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 903 females for every 1000 males.
Amritsar -I Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Amritsar -I Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Amritsar -I Tehsil.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Amritsar -I
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 895 |
| Urban Area | 834 |
| Rural Area | 910 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Amritsar -I
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Sikh | 907 |
| Hindu | 828 |
| Christian | 906 |
| Muslim | 858 |
Amritsar -I Area & Households
The Total Area of Amritsar -I Tehsil is 490.54 Square KM, with a population density of 637 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Amritsar -I Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Amritsar -I Tehsil are 140.The Total Number of households in Amritsar -I Tehsil are 58.95 k(58,952).
Amritsar -I Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Amritsar -I Tehsil, there are about 1.11 Lac (1,11,171) workers, making up nearly 35.6% of the Amritsar -I Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 90.01 k (90,010) are male workers, and about 21.16 k (21,161) are female workers.
Amritsar -I - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.47 Lac (3,47,318) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.50 Lac (3,49,511) | 11.94% | 0.71 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.51 Lac (3,51,424) | 12.55% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.53 Lac (3,53,147) | 13.1% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.55 Lac (3,54,859) | 13.65% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.57 Lac (3,56,582) | 14.2% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.58 Lac (3,58,306) | 14.75% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.60 Lac (3,59,771) | 15.22% | 0.47 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.61 Lac (3,61,047) | 15.63% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.62 Lac (3,62,322) | 16.04% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.64 Lac (3,63,598) | 16.45% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.65 Lac (3,64,885) | 16.86% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.66 Lac (3,66,160) | 17.27% | 0.41 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Amritsar -I Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.66 Lac (3,66,160), with a male population of 1.91 Lac (1,91,254) and a female population of 1.75 Lac (1,74,905). This reflects a total growth of 17.27% from Amritsar -I Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.5%.