Pathankot Population
As per the 2011 Census, Pathankot Tehsil has a population of 6.22 Lac (6,22,412) with 3.34 Lac (3,33,767) males and 2.89 Lac (2,88,645) females.The sex ratio in Pathankot is 865, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Pathankot Tehsil is 65.78 k (65,784) which is 10.57% of Pathankot Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Pathankot Tehsil is 821 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Pathankot Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Gurdaspur District in the state of PUNJAB in India.
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Pathankot Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Pathankot Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 6.92 Lac (6,92,335), indicating a 11.23% increased from Pathankot 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.69 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.23 Lac.
Pathankot Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Pathankot Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 6.97 Lac (6,96,707), projecting a 11.94% increased from Pathankot 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.71 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.25 Lac.
Pathankot Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Pathankot Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 5.49 Lac (5,48,904), accounting for 88.19% of the Pathankot Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.94 Lac (2,93,997), and the Hindu female population is around 2.55 Lac (2,54,907).
Pathankot Sikh Population
Sikh is the second most popular religion in Pathankot Tehsil, with a total Sikh population of 52.00 k (52,003), accounting for 8.36% of the Pathankot Tehsil population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 27.94 k (27,937), and the Sikh female population is around 24.07 k (24,066).
Pathankot Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 5,48,904 | 88.19% |
| Sikh | 52,003 | 8.36% |
| Muslim | 10,707 | 1.72% |
| Christian | 7,067 | 1.14% |
| Religion not stated | 3,381 | 0.54% |
| Jain | 163 | 0.03% |
| Buddhist | 96 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 91 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationPathankot Urban Population
The Urban population of Pathankot Tehsil is 2.93 Lac (2,92,760), with 1.61 Lac (1,61,422) being males and 1.31 Lac (1,31,338) being females, making up 47.04% of the Pathankot total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 814 females for every 1000 males.
Pathankot Rural Population
The Rural population of Pathankot Tehsil is 3.30 Lac (3,29,652), with 1.72 Lac (1,72,345) being males and 1.57 Lac (1,57,307) being females, making up 52.96% of the Pathankot total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 913 females for every 1000 males.
Pathankot Literacy Rate
Pathankot Tehsil has a literacy rate of 84.9% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Pathankot Tehsil is 89.48 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Pathankot Tehsil is 79.62 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Pathankot Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.43%, while in the rural regions of Pathankot Tehsil, it is around 81.71%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Pathankot
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 84.9 | 89.48 | 79.62 |
| Urban Area | 88.43 | 92.03 | 84.01 |
| Rural Area | 81.71 | 87.05 | 75.93 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Pathankot
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 85.35 | 89.95 | 80.09 |
| Sikh | 86.81 | 90.8 | 82.22 |
| Muslim | 52.47 | 60.89 | 41.71 |
| Christian | 79.92 | 85.5 | 72.59 |
Pathankot Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Pathankot Tehsil is 1.95 Lac (1,95,067) with 1.03 Lac (1,02,592) males and 92.48 k (92,475) females, which is 31.34% of Pathankot Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 902 females for every 1000 males.
Pathankot Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Pathankot Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Pathankot Tehsil.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Pathankot
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 865 |
| Urban Area | 814 |
| Rural Area | 913 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Pathankot
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 868 |
| Sikh | 862 |
| Muslim | 815 |
| Christian | 771 |
Pathankot Area & Households
The Total Area of Pathankot Tehsil is 687.37 Square KM, with a population density of 905 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Pathankot Tehsil are 13 and the Total Number of Villages in Pathankot Tehsil are 370.The Total Number of households in Pathankot Tehsil are 1.24 Lac(1,23,734).
Pathankot Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Pathankot Tehsil, there are about 2.01 Lac (2,00,848) workers, making up nearly 32.27% of the Pathankot Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.77 Lac (1,77,245) are male workers, and about 23.60 k (23,603) are female workers.
Pathankot - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6.92 Lac (6,92,335) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 6.97 Lac (6,96,707) | 11.94% | 0.71 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 7.01 Lac (7,00,521) | 12.55% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 7.04 Lac (7,03,955) | 13.1% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 7.07 Lac (7,07,368) | 13.65% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 7.11 Lac (7,10,803) | 14.2% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 7.14 Lac (7,14,238) | 14.75% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 7.17 Lac (7,17,159) | 15.22% | 0.47 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 7.20 Lac (7,19,702) | 15.63% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 7.22 Lac (7,22,245) | 16.04% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 7.25 Lac (7,24,787) | 16.45% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 7.27 Lac (7,27,352) | 16.86% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 7.30 Lac (7,29,895) | 17.27% | 0.41 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Pathankot Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 7.30 Lac (7,29,895), with a male population of 3.87 Lac (3,87,362) and a female population of 3.42 Lac (3,42,394). This reflects a total growth of 17.27% from Pathankot Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.5%.