Dasua Population
As per the 2011 Census, Dasua Tehsil has a population of 3.61 Lac (3,60,505) with 1.82 Lac (1,82,479) males and 1.78 Lac (1,78,026) females.The sex ratio in Dasua is 976, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Dasua Tehsil is 38.17 k (38,168) which is 10.59% of Dasua Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Dasua Tehsil is 835 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Dasua Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Hoshiarpur District in the state of PUNJAB in India.
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Dasua Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Dasua Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.01 Lac (4,01,005), indicating a 11.23% increased from Dasua's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.02 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.99 Lac.
Dasua Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Dasua Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.04 Lac (4,03,537), projecting a 11.94% increased from Dasua's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.03 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.01 Lac.
Dasua Sikh Population
Sikh is the most popular religion in Dasua Tehsil, with a total Sikh population of 1.94 Lac (1,93,927), accounting for 53.79% of the Dasua Tehsil population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 97.23 k (97,229), and the Sikh female population is around 96.70 k (96,698).
Dasua Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Dasua Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.56 Lac (1,55,698), accounting for 43.19% of the Dasua Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 79.65 k (79,651), and the Hindu female population is around 76.05 k (76,047).
Dasua Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sikh | 1,93,927 | 53.79% |
| Hindu | 1,55,698 | 43.19% |
| Muslim | 5,383 | 1.49% |
| Christian | 4,017 | 1.11% |
| Religion not stated | 916 | 0.25% |
| Jain | 207 | 0.06% |
| Buddhist | 196 | 0.05% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 161 | 0.04% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationDasua Urban Population
The Urban population of Dasua Tehsil is 56.20 k (56,204), with 28.88 k (28,878) being males and 27.33 k (27,326) being females, making up 15.59% of the Dasua total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 947 females for every 1000 males.
Dasua Rural Population
The Rural population of Dasua Tehsil is 3.04 Lac (3,04,301), with 1.54 Lac (1,53,601) being males and 1.51 Lac (1,50,700) being females, making up 84.41% of the Dasua total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 982 females for every 1000 males.
Dasua Literacy Rate
Dasua Tehsil has a literacy rate of 84.24% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Dasua Tehsil is 88.31 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Dasua Tehsil is 80.14 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Dasua Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 86.31%, while in the rural regions of Dasua Tehsil, it is around 83.85%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Dasua
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 84.24 | 88.31 | 80.14 |
| Urban Area | 86.31 | 89.47 | 82.99 |
| Rural Area | 83.85 | 88.09 | 79.62 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Dasua
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sikh | 86.84 | 90.77 | 82.97 |
| Hindu | 82.27 | 86.48 | 77.91 |
| Muslim | 47.31 | 53.83 | 40.22 |
| Christian | 75.8 | 82.18 | 69.05 |
Dasua Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Dasua Tehsil is 1.22 Lac (1,21,971) with 62.01 k (62,007) males and 59.96 k (59,964) females, which is 33.83% of Dasua Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 968 females for every 1000 males.
Dasua Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Dasua Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Dasua Tehsil.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Dasua
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 976 |
| Urban Area | 947 |
| Rural Area | 982 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Dasua
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Sikh | 995 |
| Hindu | 955 |
| Muslim | 933 |
| Christian | 943 |
Dasua Area & Households
The Total Area of Dasua Tehsil is 842.37 Square KM, with a population density of 428 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Dasua Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Dasua Tehsil are 398.The Total Number of households in Dasua Tehsil are 77.20 k(77,198).
Dasua Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Dasua Tehsil, there are about 1.11 Lac (1,10,686) workers, making up nearly 30.7% of the Dasua Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 90.96 k (90,960) are male workers, and about 19.73 k (19,726) are female workers.
Dasua - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.01 Lac (4,01,005) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 4.04 Lac (4,03,537) | 11.94% | 0.71 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.06 Lac (4,05,746) | 12.55% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.08 Lac (4,07,736) | 13.1% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.10 Lac (4,09,712) | 13.65% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.12 Lac (4,11,702) | 14.2% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.14 Lac (4,13,691) | 14.75% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.15 Lac (4,15,383) | 15.22% | 0.47 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.17 Lac (4,16,856) | 15.63% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.18 Lac (4,18,329) | 16.04% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.20 Lac (4,19,802) | 16.45% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.21 Lac (4,21,287) | 16.86% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.23 Lac (4,22,760) | 17.27% | 0.41 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Dasua Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.23 Lac (4,22,760), with a male population of 2.12 Lac (2,11,781) and a female population of 2.11 Lac (2,11,177). This reflects a total growth of 17.27% from Dasua Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.5%.