Fazilka Population
As per the 2011 Census, Fazilka Tehsil has a population of 4.04 Lac (4,04,152) with 2.13 Lac (2,12,541) males and 1.92 Lac (1,91,611) females.The sex ratio in Fazilka is 902, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Fazilka Tehsil is 49.37 k (49,366) which is 12.21% of Fazilka Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Fazilka Tehsil is 865 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Fazilka Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Firozpur District in the state of PUNJAB in India.
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Fazilka Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Fazilka Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.50 Lac (4,49,556), indicating a 11.23% increased from Fazilka's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.35 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.14 Lac.
Fazilka Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Fazilka Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.52 Lac (4,52,394), projecting a 11.94% increased from Fazilka's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.37 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.16 Lac.
Fazilka Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Fazilka Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.17 Lac (2,16,754), accounting for 53.63% of the Fazilka Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.15 Lac (1,14,789), and the Hindu female population is around 1.02 Lac (1,01,965).
Fazilka Sikh Population
Sikh is the second most popular religion in Fazilka Tehsil, with a total Sikh population of 1.83 Lac (1,83,196), accounting for 45.33% of the Fazilka Tehsil population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 95.46 k (95,459), and the Sikh female population is around 87.74 k (87,737).
Fazilka Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,16,754 | 53.63% |
| Sikh | 1,83,196 | 45.33% |
| Christian | 1,815 | 0.45% |
| Muslim | 1,347 | 0.33% |
| Religion not stated | 731 | 0.18% |
| Jain | 216 | 0.05% |
| Buddhist | 91 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 2 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationFazilka Urban Population
The Urban population of Fazilka Tehsil is 82.26 k (82,262), with 43.90 k (43,897) being males and 38.37 k (38,365) being females, making up 20.35% of the Fazilka total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 874 females for every 1000 males.
Fazilka Rural Population
The Rural population of Fazilka Tehsil is 3.22 Lac (3,21,890), with 1.69 Lac (1,68,644) being males and 1.53 Lac (1,53,246) being females, making up 79.65% of the Fazilka total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 909 females for every 1000 males.
Fazilka Literacy Rate
Fazilka Tehsil has a literacy rate of 68.01% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Fazilka Tehsil is 75.63 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Fazilka Tehsil is 59.61 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Fazilka Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 79.28%, while in the rural regions of Fazilka Tehsil, it is around 65.09%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Fazilka
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 68.01 | 75.63 | 59.61 |
| Urban Area | 79.28 | 83.93 | 73.93 |
| Rural Area | 65.09 | 73.42 | 55.99 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Fazilka
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 72.88 | 80.29 | 64.59 |
| Sikh | 62.35 | 70.1 | 53.97 |
| Christian | 71.15 | 79.4 | 59.02 |
| Muslim | 42.27 | 52.07 | 29.75 |
Fazilka Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Fazilka Tehsil is 1.90 Lac (1,90,077) with 98.66 k (98,656) males and 91.42 k (91,421) females, which is 47.03% of Fazilka Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 927 females for every 1000 males.
Fazilka Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Fazilka Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Fazilka Tehsil.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Fazilka
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 902 |
| Urban Area | 874 |
| Rural Area | 909 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Fazilka
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 889 |
| Sikh | 920 |
| Christian | 711 |
| Muslim | 813 |
Fazilka Area & Households
The Total Area of Fazilka Tehsil is 1,153.23 Square KM, with a population density of 350 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Fazilka Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Fazilka Tehsil are 147.The Total Number of households in Fazilka Tehsil are 78.10 k(78,104).
Fazilka Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Fazilka Tehsil, there are about 1.55 Lac (1,54,537) workers, making up nearly 38.24% of the Fazilka Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.18 Lac (1,18,429) are male workers, and about 36.11 k (36,108) are female workers.
Fazilka - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.50 Lac (4,49,556) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 4.52 Lac (4,52,394) | 11.94% | 0.71 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.55 Lac (4,54,871) | 12.55% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.57 Lac (4,57,101) | 13.1% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.59 Lac (4,59,317) | 13.65% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.62 Lac (4,61,547) | 14.2% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.64 Lac (4,63,777) | 14.75% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.66 Lac (4,65,675) | 15.22% | 0.47 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.67 Lac (4,67,326) | 15.63% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.69 Lac (4,68,977) | 16.04% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.71 Lac (4,70,628) | 16.45% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.72 Lac (4,72,293) | 16.86% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.74 Lac (4,73,944) | 17.27% | 0.41 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Fazilka Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.74 Lac (4,73,944), with a male population of 2.47 Lac (2,46,670) and a female population of 2.27 Lac (2,27,291). This reflects a total growth of 17.27% from Fazilka Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.5%.