Jalalabad Population
As per the 2011 Census, Jalalabad Tehsil has a population of 3.56 Lac (3,56,027) with 1.87 Lac (1,86,714) males and 1.69 Lac (1,69,313) females.The sex ratio in Jalalabad is 907, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Jalalabad Tehsil is 44.98 k (44,975) which is 12.63% of Jalalabad Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Jalalabad Tehsil is 834 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Jalalabad Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Firozpur District in the state of PUNJAB in India.
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Jalalabad Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Jalalabad Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.96 Lac (3,96,024), indicating a 11.23% increased from Jalalabad 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.07 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.89 Lac.
Jalalabad Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Jalalabad Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.99 Lac (3,98,525), projecting a 11.94% increased from Jalalabad 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.08 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.91 Lac.
Jalalabad Sikh Population
Sikh is the most popular religion in Jalalabad Tehsil, with a total Sikh population of 2.24 Lac (2,24,463), accounting for 63.05% of the Jalalabad Tehsil population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 1.17 Lac (1,16,817), and the Sikh female population is around 1.08 Lac (1,07,646).
Jalalabad Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Jalalabad Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.29 Lac (1,29,228), accounting for 36.3% of the Jalalabad Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 68.60 k (68,599), and the Hindu female population is around 60.63 k (60,629).
Jalalabad Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sikh | 2,24,463 | 63.05% |
| Hindu | 1,29,228 | 36.3% |
| Christian | 1,408 | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 670 | 0.19% |
| Religion not stated | 190 | 0.05% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 27 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 26 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 15 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationJalalabad Urban Population
The Urban population of Jalalabad Tehsil is 56.72 k (56,717), with 30.24 k (30,239) being males and 26.48 k (26,478) being females, making up 15.93% of the Jalalabad total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 876 females for every 1000 males.
Jalalabad Rural Population
The Rural population of Jalalabad Tehsil is 2.99 Lac (2,99,310), with 1.56 Lac (1,56,475) being males and 1.43 Lac (1,42,835) being females, making up 84.07% of the Jalalabad total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 913 females for every 1000 males.
Jalalabad Literacy Rate
Jalalabad Tehsil has a literacy rate of 67.78% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Jalalabad Tehsil is 74.72 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Jalalabad Tehsil is 60.22 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Jalalabad Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 78.53%, while in the rural regions of Jalalabad Tehsil, it is around 65.73%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Jalalabad
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 67.78 | 74.72 | 60.22 |
| Urban Area | 78.53 | 82 | 74.6 |
| Rural Area | 65.73 | 73.3 | 57.54 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Jalalabad
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sikh | 64.94 | 72.48 | 56.87 |
| Hindu | 72.82 | 78.62 | 66.32 |
| Christian | 62.56 | 71.43 | 52.11 |
| Muslim | 57.3 | 63.05 | 48.42 |
Jalalabad Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Jalalabad Tehsil is 2.11 Lac (2,10,936) with 1.09 Lac (1,09,184) males and 1.02 Lac (1,01,752) females, which is 59.25% of Jalalabad Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 932 females for every 1000 males.
Jalalabad Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Jalalabad Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Jalalabad Tehsil.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Jalalabad
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 907 |
| Urban Area | 876 |
| Rural Area | 913 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Jalalabad
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Sikh | 922 |
| Hindu | 884 |
| Christian | 856 |
| Muslim | 684 |
Jalalabad Area & Households
The Total Area of Jalalabad Tehsil is 910 Square KM, with a population density of 391 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Jalalabad Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Jalalabad Tehsil are 214.The Total Number of households in Jalalabad Tehsil are 67.58 k(67,584).
Jalalabad Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Jalalabad Tehsil, there are about 1.39 Lac (1,39,476) workers, making up nearly 39.18% of the Jalalabad Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.02 Lac (1,02,132) are male workers, and about 37.34 k (37,344) are female workers.
Jalalabad - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.96 Lac (3,96,024) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.99 Lac (3,98,525) | 11.94% | 0.71 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.01 Lac (4,00,706) | 12.55% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.03 Lac (4,02,671) | 13.1% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.05 Lac (4,04,623) | 13.65% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.07 Lac (4,06,588) | 14.2% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.09 Lac (4,08,553) | 14.75% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.10 Lac (4,10,224) | 15.22% | 0.47 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.12 Lac (4,11,678) | 15.63% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.13 Lac (4,13,133) | 16.04% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.15 Lac (4,14,587) | 16.45% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.16 Lac (4,16,054) | 16.86% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.18 Lac (4,17,509) | 17.27% | 0.41 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Jalalabad Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.18 Lac (4,17,509), with a male population of 2.17 Lac (2,16,696) and a female population of 2.01 Lac (2,00,841). This reflects a total growth of 17.27% from Jalalabad Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.5%.