Firozpur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Firozpur District has a population of 20.29 Lac (20,29,074) with 10.72 Lac (10,71,637) males and 9.57 Lac (9,57,437) females.The sex ratio in Firozpur is 894, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Firozpur District is 2.48 Lac (2,48,103) which is 12.23% of Firozpur District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Firozpur District is 848 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Firozpur District is listed as part of PUNJAB State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Firozpur Population Census 2011
- Firozpur 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
Firozpur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Firozpur District current estimated population is projected to be 22.57 Lac (22,57,024), indicating a 11.23% increased from Firozpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 11.86 Lac, and the estimated female population is 10.71 Lac.
Firozpur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Firozpur District estimated population is projected to be 22.71 Lac (22,71,275), projecting a 11.94% increased from Firozpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 11.93 Lac, and the estimated female population is 10.79 Lac.
Firozpur Sikh Population
Sikh is the most popular religion in Firozpur District, with a total Sikh population of 10.91 Lac (10,90,815), accounting for 53.76% of the Firozpur District population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 5.71 Lac (5,70,609), and the Sikh female population is around 5.20 Lac (5,20,206).
Firozpur Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Firozpur District, with a total Hindu population of 9.06 Lac (9,06,408), accounting for 44.67% of the Firozpur District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 4.84 Lac (4,84,000), and the Hindu female population is around 4.22 Lac (4,22,408).
Firozpur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sikh | 10,90,815 | 53.76% |
| Hindu | 9,06,408 | 44.67% |
| Christian | 19,358 | 0.95% |
| Muslim | 6,844 | 0.34% |
| Religion not stated | 3,774 | 0.19% |
| Jain | 1,143 | 0.06% |
| Buddhist | 454 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 278 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationFirozpur Urban Population
The Urban population of Firozpur District is 5.53 Lac (5,52,556), with 2.95 Lac (2,95,429) being males and 2.57 Lac (2,57,127) being females, making up 27.23% of the Firozpur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 871 females for every 1000 males.
Firozpur Rural Population
The Rural population of Firozpur District is 14.77 Lac (14,76,518), with 7.76 Lac (7,76,208) being males and 7.00 Lac (7,00,310) being females, making up 72.77% of the Firozpur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 903 females for every 1000 males.
Firozpur Literacy Rate
Firozpur District has a literacy rate of 68.92% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Firozpur District is 75.44 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Firozpur District is 61.69 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Firozpur District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 78.89%, while in the rural regions of Firozpur District, it is around 65.14%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Firozpur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 68.92 | 75.44 | 61.69 |
| Urban Area | 78.89 | 83.18 | 73.98 |
| Rural Area | 65.14 | 72.44 | 57.12 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Firozpur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sikh | 66.02 | 72.39 | 59.1 |
| Hindu | 72.57 | 79.14 | 65.07 |
| Christian | 64.05 | 70.72 | 56.57 |
| Muslim | 61.67 | 69.99 | 49.37 |
Firozpur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Firozpur District is 8.56 Lac (8,55,726) with 4.45 Lac (4,45,461) males and 4.10 Lac (4,10,265) females, which is 42.17% of Firozpur District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 921 females for every 1000 males.
Firozpur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Firozpur District is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Firozpur District.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Firozpur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 894 |
| Urban Area | 871 |
| Rural Area | 903 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Firozpur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Sikh | 912 |
| Hindu | 873 |
| Christian | 891 |
| Muslim | 711 |
Firozpur Area & Households
The Total Area of Firozpur District is 5,305 Square KM, with a population density of 382 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Firozpur District are 13 and the Total Number of Villages in Firozpur District are 1,000.The Total Number of households in Firozpur District are 3.86 Lac(3,85,994).
Firozpur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Firozpur District, there are about 7.57 Lac (7,56,695) workers, making up nearly 37.29% of the Firozpur District total population. Out of these, around 5.96 Lac (5,96,406) are male workers, and about 1.60 Lac (1,60,289) are female workers.
Firozpur - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Firozpur district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 4,33,179, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 20,29,074 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1961. The growth rate of 25.87% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1951 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 15.70%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.
Firozpur District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 4,33,179 to 20,29,074.
- The year 1961 stands out with a growth rate of 25.87%.
- The year 1951 experienced a unique negative growth.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 4.33 Lac | - | - | 2.37 Lac | 1.96 Lac |
| 1911 | 4.49 Lac | 15.47 k | 3.570810219 | 2.52 Lac | 1.96 Lac |
| 1921 | 5.53 Lac | 1.04 Lac | 23.15138628 | 3.07 Lac | 2.46 Lac |
| 1931 | 5.76 Lac | 23.48 k | 4.248753428 | 3.17 Lac | 2.59 Lac |
| 1941 | 7.11 Lac | 1.35 Lac | 23.42141357 | 3.93 Lac | 3.18 Lac |
| 1951 | 6.25 Lac | -85.84 k | -12.07491964 | 3.41 Lac | 2.84 Lac |
| 1961 | 7.87 Lac | 1.62 Lac | 25.87292318 | 4.28 Lac | 3.59 Lac |
| 1971 | 9.37 Lac | 1.50 Lac | 19.04585174 | 4.99 Lac | 4.37 Lac |
| 1981 | 11.68 Lac | 2.32 Lac | 24.75296891 | 6.20 Lac | 5.48 Lac |
| 1991 | 14.49 Lac | 2.80 Lac | 24.00054773 | 7.64 Lac | 6.84 Lac |
| 2001 | 17.46 Lac | 2.97 Lac | 20.51234624 | 9.26 Lac | 8.20 Lac |
| 2011 | 20.29 Lac | 2.83 Lac | 16.20559336 | 10.72 Lac | 9.57 Lac |
Firozpur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22.57 Lac (22,57,024) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 22.71 Lac (22,71,275) | 11.94% | 0.71 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 22.84 Lac (22,83,709) | 12.55% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 22.95 Lac (22,94,906) | 13.1% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 23.06 Lac (23,06,031) | 13.65% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 23.17 Lac (23,17,228) | 14.2% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 23.28 Lac (23,28,426) | 14.75% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 23.38 Lac (23,37,951) | 15.22% | 0.47 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 23.46 Lac (23,46,240) | 15.63% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 23.55 Lac (23,54,529) | 16.04% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 23.63 Lac (23,62,818) | 16.45% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 23.71 Lac (23,71,180) | 16.86% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 23.79 Lac (23,79,469) | 17.27% | 0.41 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Firozpur District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 23.79 Lac (23,79,469), with a male population of 12.44 Lac (12,43,717) and a female population of 11.36 Lac (11,35,722). This reflects a total growth of 17.27% from Firozpur District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.69%.