Dhar Kalan Population
As per the 2011 Census, Dhar Kalan Tehsil has a population of 54.19 k (54,186) with 28.24 k (28,235) males and 25.95 k (25,951) females.The sex ratio in Dhar Kalan is 920, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Dhar Kalan Tehsil is 6.39 k (6,387) which is 11.79% of Dhar Kalan Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Dhar Kalan Tehsil is 845 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Dhar Kalan Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Gurdaspur District in the state of PUNJAB in India.
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Dhar Kalan Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Dhar Kalan Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 60.27 k (60,274), indicating a 11.23% increased from Dhar Kalan's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 31.24 k, and the estimated female population is 29.04 k.
Dhar Kalan Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Dhar Kalan Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 60.65 k (60,654), projecting a 11.94% increased from Dhar Kalan's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 31.42 k, and the estimated female population is 29.24 k.
Dhar Kalan Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Dhar Kalan Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 49.33 k (49,333), accounting for 91.04% of the Dhar Kalan Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 25.65 k (25,653), and the Hindu female population is around 23.68 k (23,680).
Dhar Kalan Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Dhar Kalan Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 3.61 k (3,610), accounting for 6.66% of the Dhar Kalan Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.86 k (1,857), and the Muslim female population is around 1.75 k (1,753).
Dhar Kalan Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 49,333 | 91.04% |
| Muslim | 3,610 | 6.66% |
| Sikh | 855 | 1.58% |
| Christian | 225 | 0.42% |
| Religion not stated | 109 | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 44 | 0.08% |
| Jain | 9 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationDhar Kalan Urban Population
The Urban population of Dhar Kalan Tehsil is 5.41 k (5,406), with 2.82 k (2,821) being males and 2.59 k (2,585) being females, making up 9.98% of the Dhar Kalan total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 917 females for every 1000 males.
Dhar Kalan Rural Population
The Rural population of Dhar Kalan Tehsil is 48.78 k (48,780), with 25.41 k (25,414) being males and 23.37 k (23,366) being females, making up 90.02% of the Dhar Kalan total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 920 females for every 1000 males.
Dhar Kalan Literacy Rate
Dhar Kalan Tehsil has a literacy rate of 81.04% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Dhar Kalan Tehsil is 85.88 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Dhar Kalan Tehsil is 75.83 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Dhar Kalan Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 83.32%, while in the rural regions of Dhar Kalan Tehsil, it is around 80.78%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Dhar Kalan
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 81.04 | 85.88 | 75.83 |
| Urban Area | 83.32 | 87.9 | 78.39 |
| Rural Area | 80.78 | 85.65 | 75.54 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Dhar Kalan
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 82.02 | 86.58 | 77.12 |
| Muslim | 64.47 | 72.12 | 56.5 |
| Sikh | 89.7 | 94.09 | 82.62 |
| Christian | 82.32 | 92.93 | 71.72 |
Dhar Kalan Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Dhar Kalan Tehsil is 11.97 k (11,965) with 6.19 k (6,188) males and 5.78 k (5,777) females, which is 22.08% of Dhar Kalan Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 934 females for every 1000 males.
Dhar Kalan Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Dhar Kalan Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Dhar Kalan Tehsil.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Dhar Kalan
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 920 |
| Urban Area | 917 |
| Rural Area | 920 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Dhar Kalan
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 924 |
| Muslim | 944 |
| Sikh | 638 |
| Christian | 907 |
Dhar Kalan Area & Households
The Total Area of Dhar Kalan Tehsil is 263.91 Square KM, with a population density of 205 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Dhar Kalan Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Dhar Kalan Tehsil are 27.The Total Number of households in Dhar Kalan Tehsil are 10.83 k(10,825).
Dhar Kalan Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Dhar Kalan Tehsil, there are about 16.04 k (16,036) workers, making up nearly 29.59% of the Dhar Kalan Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 13.76 k (13,755) are male workers, and about 2.28 k (2,281) are female workers.
Dhar Kalan - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 60.27 k (60,274) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 60.65 k (60,654) | 11.94% | 0.71 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 60.99 k (60,986) | 12.55% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 61.29 k (61,285) | 13.1% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 61.58 k (61,583) | 13.65% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 61.88 k (61,882) | 14.2% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 62.18 k (62,181) | 14.75% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 62.44 k (62,435) | 15.22% | 0.47 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 62.66 k (62,656) | 15.63% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 62.88 k (62,878) | 16.04% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 63.10 k (63,099) | 16.45% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 63.32 k (63,322) | 16.86% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 63.54 k (63,544) | 17.27% | 0.41 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Dhar Kalan Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 63.54 k (63,544), with a male population of 32.77 k (32,769) and a female population of 30.78 k (30,784). This reflects a total growth of 17.27% from Dhar Kalan Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.5%.