Batala Population
As per the 2011 Census, Batala Tehsil has a population of 6.76 Lac (6,75,891) with 3.55 Lac (3,54,935) males and 3.21 Lac (3,20,956) females.The sex ratio in Batala is 905, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Batala Tehsil is 75.87 k (75,872) which is 11.23% of Batala Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Batala Tehsil is 807 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Batala Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Gurdaspur District in the state of PUNJAB in India.
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Batala Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Batala Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 7.52 Lac (7,51,822), indicating a 11.23% increased from Batala 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.93 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.59 Lac.
Batala Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Batala Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 7.57 Lac (7,56,569), projecting a 11.94% increased from Batala 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.95 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.62 Lac.
Batala Sikh Population
Sikh is the most popular religion in Batala Tehsil, with a total Sikh population of 4.84 Lac (4,84,000), accounting for 71.61% of the Batala Tehsil population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 2.54 Lac (2,53,772), and the Sikh female population is around 2.30 Lac (2,30,228).
Batala Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Batala Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.32 Lac (1,31,675), accounting for 19.48% of the Batala Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 69.71 k (69,708), and the Hindu female population is around 61.97 k (61,967).
Batala Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sikh | 4,84,000 | 71.61% |
| Hindu | 1,31,675 | 19.48% |
| Christian | 48,674 | 7.2% |
| Muslim | 6,185 | 0.92% |
| Religion not stated | 4,940 | 0.73% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 184 | 0.03% |
| Jain | 156 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 77 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBatala Urban Population
The Urban population of Batala Tehsil is 2.04 Lac (2,03,564), with 1.07 Lac (1,07,366) being males and 96.20 k (96,198) being females, making up 30.12% of the Batala total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 896 females for every 1000 males.
Batala Rural Population
The Rural population of Batala Tehsil is 4.72 Lac (4,72,327), with 2.48 Lac (2,47,569) being males and 2.25 Lac (2,24,758) being females, making up 69.88% of the Batala total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 908 females for every 1000 males.
Batala Literacy Rate
Batala Tehsil has a literacy rate of 76.71% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Batala Tehsil is 80.94 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Batala Tehsil is 72.1 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Batala Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.73%, while in the rural regions of Batala Tehsil, it is around 73.19%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Batala
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 76.71 | 80.94 | 72.1 |
| Urban Area | 84.73 | 87.82 | 81.3 |
| Rural Area | 73.19 | 77.89 | 68.11 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Batala
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sikh | 76.93 | 81.25 | 72.25 |
| Hindu | 82.43 | 85.76 | 78.71 |
| Christian | 58.34 | 63.94 | 52.22 |
| Muslim | 74.66 | 79.08 | 69.14 |
Batala Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Batala Tehsil is 1.77 Lac (1,76,594) with 93.25 k (93,250) males and 83.34 k (83,344) females, which is 26.13% of Batala Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 894 females for every 1000 males.
Batala Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Batala Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Batala Tehsil.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Batala
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 905 |
| Urban Area | 896 |
| Rural Area | 908 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Batala
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Sikh | 908 |
| Hindu | 889 |
| Christian | 912 |
| Muslim | 819 |
Batala Area & Households
The Total Area of Batala Tehsil is 950.77 Square KM, with a population density of 711 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Batala Tehsil are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Batala Tehsil are 360.The Total Number of households in Batala Tehsil are 1.30 Lac(1,29,555).
Batala Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Batala Tehsil, there are about 2.26 Lac (2,26,234) workers, making up nearly 33.47% of the Batala Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.86 Lac (1,86,057) are male workers, and about 40.18 k (40,177) are female workers.
Batala - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7.52 Lac (7,51,822) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 7.57 Lac (7,56,569) | 11.94% | 0.71 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 7.61 Lac (7,60,711) | 12.55% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 7.64 Lac (7,64,441) | 13.1% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 7.68 Lac (7,68,147) | 13.65% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 7.72 Lac (7,71,876) | 14.2% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 7.76 Lac (7,75,606) | 14.75% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 7.79 Lac (7,78,779) | 15.22% | 0.47 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 7.82 Lac (7,81,540) | 15.63% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 7.84 Lac (7,84,301) | 16.04% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 7.87 Lac (7,87,063) | 16.45% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 7.90 Lac (7,89,848) | 16.86% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 7.93 Lac (7,92,609) | 17.27% | 0.41 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Batala Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 7.93 Lac (7,92,609), with a male population of 4.12 Lac (4,11,930) and a female population of 3.81 Lac (3,80,722). This reflects a total growth of 17.27% from Batala Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.5%.