Fatehgarh Sahib Population
As per the 2011 Census, Fatehgarh Sahib District has a population of 6.00 Lac (6,00,163) with 3.21 Lac (3,20,795) males and 2.79 Lac (2,79,368) females.The sex ratio in Fatehgarh Sahib is 871, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Fatehgarh Sahib District is 63.27 k (63,271) which is 10.54% of Fatehgarh Sahib District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Fatehgarh Sahib District is 843 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Fatehgarh Sahib District is listed as part of PUNJAB State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Fatehgarh Sahib Population Census 2011
- Fatehgarh Sahib 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
Fatehgarh Sahib Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Fatehgarh Sahib District current estimated population is projected to be 6.68 Lac (6,67,587), indicating a 11.23% increased from Fatehgarh Sahib's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.55 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.13 Lac.
Fatehgarh Sahib Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Fatehgarh Sahib District estimated population is projected to be 6.72 Lac (6,71,802), projecting a 11.94% increased from Fatehgarh Sahib's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.57 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.15 Lac.
Fatehgarh Sahib Sikh Population
Sikh is the most popular religion in Fatehgarh Sahib District, with a total Sikh population of 4.28 Lac (4,27,521), accounting for 71.23% of the Fatehgarh Sahib District population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 2.26 Lac (2,25,577), and the Sikh female population is around 2.02 Lac (2,01,944).
Fatehgarh Sahib Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Fatehgarh Sahib District, with a total Hindu population of 1.53 Lac (1,52,851), accounting for 25.47% of the Fatehgarh Sahib District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 84.59 k (84,586), and the Hindu female population is around 68.27 k (68,265).
Fatehgarh Sahib Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sikh | 4,27,521 | 71.23% |
| Hindu | 1,52,851 | 25.47% |
| Muslim | 16,808 | 2.8% |
| Christian | 1,698 | 0.28% |
| Religion not stated | 808 | 0.13% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 251 | 0.04% |
| Jain | 178 | 0.03% |
| Buddhist | 48 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationFatehgarh Sahib Urban Population
The Urban population of Fatehgarh Sahib District is 1.85 Lac (1,85,482), with 1.01 Lac (1,00,745) being males and 84.74 k (84,737) being females, making up 30.91% of the Fatehgarh Sahib total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 842 females for every 1000 males.
Fatehgarh Sahib Rural Population
The Rural population of Fatehgarh Sahib District is 4.15 Lac (4,14,681), with 2.20 Lac (2,20,050) being males and 1.95 Lac (1,94,631) being females, making up 69.09% of the Fatehgarh Sahib total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 885 females for every 1000 males.
Fatehgarh Sahib Literacy Rate
Fatehgarh Sahib District has a literacy rate of 79.35% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Fatehgarh Sahib District is 83.33 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Fatehgarh Sahib District is 74.8 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Fatehgarh Sahib District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 83.45%, while in the rural regions of Fatehgarh Sahib District, it is around 77.53%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Fatehgarh Sahib
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 79.35 | 83.33 | 74.8 |
| Urban Area | 83.45 | 86.69 | 79.59 |
| Rural Area | 77.53 | 81.79 | 72.75 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Fatehgarh Sahib
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sikh | 80.36 | 84.48 | 75.8 |
| Hindu | 77.91 | 81.52 | 73.37 |
| Muslim | 65.9 | 70.71 | 60.22 |
| Christian | 75.21 | 79.49 | 70.63 |
Fatehgarh Sahib Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Fatehgarh Sahib District is 1.92 Lac (1,92,493) with 1.02 Lac (1,01,882) males and 90.61 k (90,611) females, which is 32.07% of Fatehgarh Sahib District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 890 females for every 1000 males.
Fatehgarh Sahib Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Fatehgarh Sahib District is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Fatehgarh Sahib District.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Fatehgarh Sahib
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 871 |
| Urban Area | 842 |
| Rural Area | 885 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Fatehgarh Sahib
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Sikh | 896 |
| Hindu | 808 |
| Muslim | 850 |
| Christian | 943 |
Fatehgarh Sahib Area & Households
The Total Area of Fatehgarh Sahib District is 1,180 Square KM, with a population density of 509 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Fatehgarh Sahib District are 5 and the Total Number of Villages in Fatehgarh Sahib District are 446.The Total Number of households in Fatehgarh Sahib District are 1.18 Lac(1,18,100).
Fatehgarh Sahib Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Fatehgarh Sahib District, there are about 2.15 Lac (2,14,783) workers, making up nearly 35.79% of the Fatehgarh Sahib District total population. Out of these, around 1.83 Lac (1,82,777) are male workers, and about 32.01 k (32,006) are female workers.
Fatehgarh Sahib - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Fatehgarh Sahib district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 1,91,919, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 6,00,163 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1961. The growth rate of 28.3% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 21.08%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901, 1911, 1921, 1931, 1941, 1951) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.
Fatehgarh Sahib District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 1,91,919 to 6,00,163.
- The year 1961 stands out with a growth rate of 28.3%.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | N.A. | - | - | N.A | N.A |
| 1911 | N.A. | N.A | N.A | N.A | N.A |
| 1921 | N.A. | N.A | N.A | N.A | N.A |
| 1931 | N.A. | N.A | N.A | N.A | N.A |
| 1941 | N.A. | N.A | N.A | N.A | N.A |
| 1951 | 1.92 Lac | N.A | N.A | 1.08 Lac | 83.70 k |
| 1961 | 2.46 Lac | 54.32 k | 28.30100199 | 1.36 Lac | 1.11 Lac |
| 1971 | 3.05 Lac | 59.17 k | 24.03120609 | 1.67 Lac | 1.39 Lac |
| 1981 | 3.89 Lac | 83.73 k | 27.41652942 | 2.11 Lac | 1.78 Lac |
| 1991 | 4.55 Lac | 66.17 k | 17.00497766 | 2.43 Lac | 2.12 Lac |
| 2001 | 5.38 Lac | 83.16 k | 18.26395966 | 2.90 Lac | 2.48 Lac |
| 2011 | 6.00 Lac | 61.69 k | 11.45709139 | 3.21 Lac | 2.79 Lac |
Fatehgarh Sahib - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6.68 Lac (6,67,587) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 6.72 Lac (6,71,802) | 11.94% | 0.71 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 6.75 Lac (6,75,480) | 12.55% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 6.79 Lac (6,78,792) | 13.1% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 6.82 Lac (6,82,082) | 13.65% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 6.85 Lac (6,85,394) | 14.2% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 6.89 Lac (6,88,706) | 14.75% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 6.92 Lac (6,91,524) | 15.22% | 0.47 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 6.94 Lac (6,93,975) | 15.63% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 6.96 Lac (6,96,427) | 16.04% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 6.99 Lac (6,98,879) | 16.45% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 7.01 Lac (7,01,352) | 16.86% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 7.04 Lac (7,03,804) | 17.27% | 0.41 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Fatehgarh Sahib District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 7.04 Lac (7,03,804), with a male population of 3.72 Lac (3,72,307) and a female population of 3.31 Lac (3,31,390). This reflects a total growth of 17.27% from Fatehgarh Sahib District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.5%.