Tapa Population
As per the 2011 Census, Tapa Tehsil has a population of 2.07 Lac (2,06,828) with 1.10 Lac (1,09,893) males and 96.94 k (96,935) females.The sex ratio in Tapa is 883, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Tapa Tehsil is 22.98 k (22,982) which is 11.11% of Tapa Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Tapa Tehsil is 844 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Tapa Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Barnala District in the state of PUNJAB in India.
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Tapa Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Tapa Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.30 Lac (2,30,064), indicating a 11.23% increased from Tapa's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.22 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.08 Lac.
Tapa Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Tapa Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.32 Lac (2,31,517), projecting a 11.94% increased from Tapa's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.22 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.09 Lac.
Tapa Sikh Population
Sikh is the most popular religion in Tapa Tehsil, with a total Sikh population of 1.72 Lac (1,71,976), accounting for 83.15% of the Tapa Tehsil population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 91.00 k (91,001), and the Sikh female population is around 80.98 k (80,975).
Tapa Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Tapa Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 29.32 k (29,318), accounting for 14.18% of the Tapa Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 15.92 k (15,920), and the Hindu female population is around 13.40 k (13,398).
Tapa Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sikh | 1,71,976 | 83.15% |
| Hindu | 29,318 | 14.18% |
| Muslim | 4,876 | 2.36% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 284 | 0.14% |
| Christian | 195 | 0.09% |
| Religion not stated | 113 | 0.05% |
| Jain | 53 | 0.03% |
| Buddhist | 13 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationTapa Urban Population
The Urban population of Tapa Tehsil is 41.81 k (41,809), with 22.43 k (22,427) being males and 19.38 k (19,382) being females, making up 20.21% of the Tapa total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 865 females for every 1000 males.
Tapa Rural Population
The Rural population of Tapa Tehsil is 1.65 Lac (1,65,019), with 87.47 k (87,466) being males and 77.55 k (77,553) being females, making up 79.79% of the Tapa total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 887 females for every 1000 males.
Tapa Literacy Rate
Tapa Tehsil has a literacy rate of 63.59% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Tapa Tehsil is 67.2 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Tapa Tehsil is 59.52 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Tapa Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 67.66%, while in the rural regions of Tapa Tehsil, it is around 62.58%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Tapa
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 63.59 | 67.2 | 59.52 |
| Urban Area | 67.66 | 71.24 | 63.53 |
| Rural Area | 62.58 | 66.18 | 58.54 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Tapa
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sikh | 62.42 | 65.82 | 58.61 |
| Hindu | 71.93 | 76.51 | 66.46 |
| Muslim | 56.37 | 59.74 | 52.55 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 45.63 | 48.12 | 42.86 |
Tapa Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Tapa Tehsil is 69.72 k (69,721) with 37.00 k (36,996) males and 32.73 k (32,725) females, which is 33.71% of Tapa Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 885 females for every 1000 males.
Tapa Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Tapa Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Tapa Tehsil.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Tapa
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 883 |
| Urban Area | 865 |
| Rural Area | 887 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Tapa
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Sikh | 890 |
| Hindu | 842 |
| Muslim | 872 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 857 |
Tapa Area & Households
The Total Area of Tapa Tehsil is 584.49 Square KM, with a population density of 354 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Tapa Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Tapa Tehsil are 50.The Total Number of households in Tapa Tehsil are 39.03 k(39,034).
Tapa Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Tapa Tehsil, there are about 76.27 k (76,270) workers, making up nearly 36.88% of the Tapa Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 62.15 k (62,145) are male workers, and about 14.13 k (14,125) are female workers.
Tapa - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.30 Lac (2,30,064) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.32 Lac (2,31,517) | 11.94% | 0.71 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.33 Lac (2,32,784) | 12.55% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.34 Lac (2,33,925) | 13.1% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.35 Lac (2,35,059) | 13.65% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.36 Lac (2,36,201) | 14.2% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.37 Lac (2,37,342) | 14.75% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.38 Lac (2,38,313) | 15.22% | 0.47 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.39 Lac (2,39,158) | 15.63% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.40 Lac (2,40,003) | 16.04% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.41 Lac (2,40,848) | 16.45% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.42 Lac (2,41,700) | 16.86% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.43 Lac (2,42,545) | 17.27% | 0.41 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Tapa Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.43 Lac (2,42,545), with a male population of 1.28 Lac (1,27,540) and a female population of 1.15 Lac (1,14,986). This reflects a total growth of 17.27% from Tapa Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.5%.