Dera Baba Nanak Population
As per the 2011 Census, Dera Baba Nanak Tehsil has a population of 1.24 Lac (1,24,295) with 65.66 k (65,662) males and 58.63 k (58,633) females.The sex ratio in Dera Baba Nanak is 893, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Dera Baba Nanak Tehsil is 15.05 k (15,054) which is 12.11% of Dera Baba Nanak Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Dera Baba Nanak Tehsil is 806 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Dera Baba Nanak Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Gurdaspur District in the state of PUNJAB in India.
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Dera Baba Nanak Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Dera Baba Nanak Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.38 Lac (1,38,259), indicating a 11.23% increased from Dera Baba Nanak 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 72.64 k, and the estimated female population is 65.62 k.
Dera Baba Nanak Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Dera Baba Nanak Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.39 Lac (1,39,132), projecting a 11.94% increased from Dera Baba Nanak 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 73.07 k, and the estimated female population is 66.06 k.
Dera Baba Nanak Sikh Population
Sikh is the most popular religion in Dera Baba Nanak Tehsil, with a total Sikh population of 85.05 k (85,046), accounting for 68.42% of the Dera Baba Nanak Tehsil population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 44.65 k (44,647), and the Sikh female population is around 40.40 k (40,399).
Dera Baba Nanak Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Dera Baba Nanak Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 22.85 k (22,846), accounting for 18.38% of the Dera Baba Nanak Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 11.96 k (11,961), and the Christian female population is around 10.89 k (10,885).
Dera Baba Nanak Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sikh | 85,046 | 68.42% |
| Christian | 22,846 | 18.38% |
| Hindu | 15,159 | 12.2% |
| Religion not stated | 725 | 0.58% |
| Muslim | 433 | 0.35% |
| Jain | 32 | 0.03% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 28 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 26 | 0.02% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationDera Baba Nanak Urban Population
The Urban population of Dera Baba Nanak Tehsil is 10.40 k (10,395), with 5.66 k (5,661) being males and 4.73 k (4,734) being females, making up 8.36% of the Dera Baba Nanak total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 837 females for every 1000 males.
Dera Baba Nanak Rural Population
The Rural population of Dera Baba Nanak Tehsil is 1.14 Lac (1,13,900), with 60.00 k (60,001) being males and 53.90 k (53,899) being females, making up 91.64% of the Dera Baba Nanak total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 899 females for every 1000 males.
Dera Baba Nanak Literacy Rate
Dera Baba Nanak Tehsil has a literacy rate of 73.64% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Dera Baba Nanak Tehsil is 78.73 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Dera Baba Nanak Tehsil is 68.02 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Dera Baba Nanak Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.6%, while in the rural regions of Dera Baba Nanak Tehsil, it is around 72.62%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Dera Baba Nanak
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 73.64 | 78.73 | 68.02 |
| Urban Area | 84.6 | 88.59 | 79.82 |
| Rural Area | 72.62 | 77.77 | 66.97 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Dera Baba Nanak
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sikh | 77.15 | 81.88 | 72.03 |
| Christian | 55.65 | 62.05 | 48.62 |
| Hindu | 81.11 | 85.99 | 75.05 |
| Religion not stated | 67.93 | 74.6 | 60.69 |
Dera Baba Nanak Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Dera Baba Nanak Tehsil is 16.76 k (16,761) with 8.78 k (8,775) males and 7.99 k (7,986) females, which is 13.48% of Dera Baba Nanak Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 911 females for every 1000 males.
Dera Baba Nanak Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Dera Baba Nanak Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Dera Baba Nanak Tehsil.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Dera Baba Nanak
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 893 |
| Urban Area | 837 |
| Rural Area | 899 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Dera Baba Nanak
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Sikh | 905 |
| Christian | 911 |
| Hindu | 811 |
| Religion not stated | 913 |
Dera Baba Nanak Area & Households
The Total Area of Dera Baba Nanak Tehsil is 296.34 Square KM, with a population density of 419 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Dera Baba Nanak Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Dera Baba Nanak Tehsil are 122.The Total Number of households in Dera Baba Nanak Tehsil are 23.05 k(23,047).
Dera Baba Nanak Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Dera Baba Nanak Tehsil, there are about 42.74 k (42,738) workers, making up nearly 34.38% of the Dera Baba Nanak Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 35.17 k (35,167) are male workers, and about 7.57 k (7,571) are female workers.
Dera Baba Nanak - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.38 Lac (1,38,259) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.39 Lac (1,39,132) | 11.94% | 0.71 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.40 Lac (1,39,894) | 12.55% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.41 Lac (1,40,580) | 13.1% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.41 Lac (1,41,261) | 13.65% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.42 Lac (1,41,947) | 14.2% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.43 Lac (1,42,633) | 14.75% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.43 Lac (1,43,216) | 15.22% | 0.47 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.44 Lac (1,43,724) | 15.63% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.44 Lac (1,44,232) | 16.04% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.45 Lac (1,44,740) | 16.45% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.45 Lac (1,45,252) | 16.86% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.46 Lac (1,45,760) | 17.27% | 0.41 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Dera Baba Nanak Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.46 Lac (1,45,760), with a male population of 76.21 k (76,206) and a female population of 69.55 k (69,552). This reflects a total growth of 17.27% from Dera Baba Nanak Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.5%.