Abohar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Abohar Tehsil has a population of 4.43 Lac (4,43,266) with 2.35 Lac (2,35,362) males and 2.08 Lac (2,07,904) females.The sex ratio in Abohar is 884, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Abohar Tehsil is 53.90 k (53,897) which is 12.16% of Abohar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Abohar Tehsil is 849 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Abohar Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Firozpur District in the state of PUNJAB in India.

4.43 Lac

Toatl Population

2.35 Lac

Male Population

2.08 Lac

Female Population

Abohar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Abohar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.93 Lac (4,93,064), indicating a 11.23% increased from Abohar 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.60 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.33 Lac.

Abohar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Abohar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.96 Lac (4,96,177), projecting a 11.94% increased from Abohar 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.62 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.34 Lac.

Abohar Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Abohar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 3.22 Lac (3,22,430), accounting for 72.74% of the Abohar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.72 Lac (1,71,661), and the Hindu female population is around 1.51 Lac (1,50,769).

Abohar Sikh Population

Sikh is the second most popular religion in Abohar Tehsil, with a total Sikh population of 1.17 Lac (1,16,879), accounting for 26.37% of the Abohar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 61.64 k (61,637), and the Sikh female population is around 55.24 k (55,242).

Abohar Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu3,22,43072.74%
Sikh1,16,87926.37%
Muslim1,6770.38%
Christian1,0600.24%
Religion not stated8130.18%
Jain2270.05%
Buddhist1440.03%
Other religions and persuasions360.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Abohar Urban Population

The Urban population of Abohar Tehsil is 1.45 Lac (1,45,302), with 76.98 k (76,984) being males and 68.32 k (68,318) being females, making up 32.78% of the Abohar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 888 females for every 1000 males.

Abohar Rural Population

The Rural population of Abohar Tehsil is 2.98 Lac (2,97,964), with 1.58 Lac (1,58,378) being males and 1.40 Lac (1,39,586) being females, making up 67.22% of the Abohar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 882 females for every 1000 males.

Abohar Literacy Rate

Abohar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 69.63% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Abohar Tehsil is 77.01 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Abohar Tehsil is 61.33 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Abohar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 78.94%, while in the rural regions of Abohar Tehsil, it is around 65.04%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Abohar

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 69.63 77.01 61.33
Urban Area 78.94 84.25 73
Rural Area 65.04 73.45 55.53

Literacy Rate by Religion in Abohar

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 70.73 78.45 61.96
Sikh 66.77 73.14 59.75
Muslim 54.12 64.58 41.56
Christian 76.04 81.58 69.53

Abohar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Abohar Tehsil is 1.34 Lac (1,34,394) with 70.96 k (70,957) males and 63.44 k (63,437) females, which is 30.32% of Abohar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 895 females for every 1000 males.

Abohar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes Population in Abohar Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Abohar Tehsil.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Abohar

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 884
Urban Area 888
Rural Area 882

Sex Ratio by Religion in Abohar

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 879
Sikh 897
Muslim 849
Christian 834

Abohar Area & Households

The Total Area of Abohar Tehsil is 1,208.73 Square KM, with a population density of 367 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Abohar Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Abohar Tehsil are 76.The Total Number of households in Abohar Tehsil are 83.94 k(83,936).

Abohar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Abohar Tehsil, there are about 1.67 Lac (1,66,986) workers, making up nearly 37.67% of the Abohar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.33 Lac (1,33,238) are male workers, and about 33.75 k (33,748) are female workers.

Abohar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 4.93 Lac (4,93,064) 11.23%
2025 4.96 Lac (4,96,177) 11.94% 0.71 %
2026 4.99 Lac (4,98,893) 12.55% 0.61 %
2027 5.01 Lac (5,01,339) 13.1% 0.55 %
2028 5.04 Lac (5,03,770) 13.65% 0.55 %
2029 5.06 Lac (5,06,216) 14.2% 0.55 %
2030 5.09 Lac (5,08,662) 14.75% 0.55 %
2031 5.11 Lac (5,10,743) 15.22% 0.47 %
2032 5.13 Lac (5,12,554) 15.63% 0.41 %
2033 5.14 Lac (5,14,364) 16.04% 0.41 %
2034 5.16 Lac (5,16,175) 16.45% 0.41 %
2035 5.18 Lac (5,18,002) 16.86% 0.41 %
2036 5.20 Lac (5,19,813) 17.27% 0.41 %

Projected estimates indicate that Abohar Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.20 Lac (5,19,813), with a male population of 2.73 Lac (2,73,156) and a female population of 2.47 Lac (2,46,618). This reflects a total growth of 17.27% from Abohar Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.5%.

Abohar Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Abohar is 4.43 Lac (4,43,266).

The estimated population of Abohar in 2024 is approximately 4.93 Lac (4,93,064).

Hindu constitute 72.74% of Abohar population, amounting to approximately 3.22 Lac (3,22,430) people.

Sikh constitute 26.37% of Abohar population, totaling around 1.17 Lac (1,16,879) people.

Hindu: 72.74%, Sikh: 26.37%, Muslim: 0.38%, Christian: 0.24%, Religion not stated: 0.18%, Jain: 0.05%, Buddhist: 0.03%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Abohar is 1.34 Lac (30.32%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

In Abohar , 1.45 Lac (32.78%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 2.98 Lac (67.22%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Abohar is 69.63%, with male literacy at 77.01% and female literacy at 61.33%.

The sex ratio in Abohar is 884 females for every 1000 males.

Abohar population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.5% up to 2036.