Bathinda Population in 2025
In 2025, Bathinda Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 8.46 Lac (8,46,158), indicating a 11.94% increased from Bathinda's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 4.48 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.98 Lac.
Bathinda Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Bathinda Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 8.51 Lac (8,50,790), projecting a 12.55% increased from Bathinda's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 4.50 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.01 Lac.
Bathinda Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Bathinda Tehsil has a population of 7.56 Lac (7,55,926) with 4.03 Lac (4,02,531) males and 3.53 Lac (3,53,395) females.The sex ratio in Bathinda is 878, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bathinda Tehsil is 85.10 k (85,095) which is 11.26% of Bathinda Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bathinda Tehsil is 859 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Bathinda Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Bathinda District in the state of PUNJAB in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Bathinda Sikh Population
Sikh is the most popular religion in Bathinda Tehsil, with a total Sikh population of 4.77 Lac (4,77,114), accounting for 63.12% of the Bathinda Tehsil population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 2.51 Lac (2,50,966), and the Sikh female population is around 2.26 Lac (2,26,148).
Bathinda Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Bathinda Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.65 Lac (2,65,498), accounting for 35.12% of the Bathinda Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.44 Lac (1,44,463), and the Hindu female population is around 1.21 Lac (1,21,035).
Bathinda Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sikh | 4,77,114 | 63.12% |
| Hindu | 2,65,498 | 35.12% |
| Muslim | 8,084 | 1.07% |
| Religion not stated | 2,110 | 0.28% |
| Christian | 1,788 | 0.24% |
| Jain | 895 | 0.12% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 254 | 0.03% |
| Buddhist | 183 | 0.02% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBathinda Urban Population
The Urban population of Bathinda Tehsil is 3.59 Lac (3,58,736), with 1.94 Lac (1,93,845) being males and 1.65 Lac (1,64,891) being females, making up 47.46% of the Bathinda total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 851 females for every 1000 males.
Bathinda Rural Population
The Rural population of Bathinda Tehsil is 3.97 Lac (3,97,190), with 2.09 Lac (2,08,686) being males and 1.89 Lac (1,88,504) being females, making up 52.54% of the Bathinda total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 904 females for every 1000 males.
Bathinda Literacy Rate
Bathinda Tehsil has a literacy rate of 71.78% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bathinda Tehsil is 77.49 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bathinda Tehsil is 65.3 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Bathinda Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.05%, while in the rural regions of Bathinda Tehsil, it is around 62.55%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bathinda
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 71.78 | 77.49 | 65.3 |
| Urban Area | 82.05 | 86.97 | 76.26 |
| Rural Area | 62.55 | 68.69 | 55.79 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Bathinda
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sikh | 67.44 | 73.31 | 60.97 |
| Hindu | 79.69 | 84.78 | 73.58 |
| Muslim | 66.2 | 72.91 | 58.25 |
| Religion not stated | 83.01 | 90.15 | 75.76 |
Bathinda Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bathinda Tehsil is 2.45 Lac (2,45,138) with 1.28 Lac (1,28,395) males and 1.17 Lac (1,16,743) females, which is 32.43% of Bathinda Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 910 females for every 1000 males.
Bathinda Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Bathinda Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Bathinda Tehsil.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bathinda
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 878 |
| Urban Area | 851 |
| Rural Area | 904 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Bathinda
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Sikh | 902 |
| Hindu | 838 |
| Muslim | 868 |
| Religion not stated | 942 |
Bathinda Area & Households
The Total Area of Bathinda Tehsil is 1,511.98 Square KM, with a population density of 500 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Bathinda Tehsil are 7 and the Total Number of Villages in Bathinda Tehsil are 119.The Total Number of households in Bathinda Tehsil are 1.51 Lac(1,51,247).
Bathinda Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Bathinda Tehsil, there are about 3.04 Lac (3,03,831) workers, making up nearly 40.19% of the Bathinda Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 2.32 Lac (2,32,376) are male workers, and about 71.46 k (71,455) are female workers.
Bathinda - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8.46 Lac (8,46,158) | 11.94% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 8.51 Lac (8,50,790) | 12.55% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 8.55 Lac (8,54,961) | 13.1% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 8.59 Lac (8,59,106) | 13.65% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 8.63 Lac (8,63,277) | 14.2% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 8.67 Lac (8,67,449) | 14.75% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 8.71 Lac (8,70,998) | 15.22% | 0.47 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 8.74 Lac (8,74,086) | 15.63% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 8.77 Lac (8,77,174) | 16.04% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 8.80 Lac (8,80,262) | 16.45% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 8.83 Lac (8,83,377) | 16.86% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 8.86 Lac (8,86,465) | 17.27% | 0.41 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Bathinda Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 8.86 Lac (8,86,465), with a male population of 4.67 Lac (4,67,168) and a female population of 4.19 Lac (4,19,201). This reflects a total growth of 17.27% from Bathinda Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.48%.