Garhshankar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Garhshankar Tehsil has a population of 3.31 Lac (3,30,711) with 1.68 Lac (1,68,229) males and 1.62 Lac (1,62,482) females.The sex ratio in Garhshankar is 966, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Garhshankar Tehsil is 34.62 k (34,624) which is 10.47% of Garhshankar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Garhshankar Tehsil is 888 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Garhshankar Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Hoshiarpur District in the state of PUNJAB in India.
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Garhshankar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Garhshankar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.68 Lac (3,67,864), indicating a 11.23% increased from Garhshankar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.86 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.82 Lac.
Garhshankar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Garhshankar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.70 Lac (3,70,187), projecting a 11.94% increased from Garhshankar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.87 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.83 Lac.
Garhshankar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Garhshankar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.09 Lac (2,09,361), accounting for 63.31% of the Garhshankar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.07 Lac (1,06,889), and the Hindu female population is around 1.02 Lac (1,02,472).
Garhshankar Sikh Population
Sikh is the second most popular religion in Garhshankar Tehsil, with a total Sikh population of 1.13 Lac (1,12,606), accounting for 34.05% of the Garhshankar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 56.88 k (56,877), and the Sikh female population is around 55.73 k (55,729).
Garhshankar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,09,361 | 63.31% |
| Sikh | 1,12,606 | 34.05% |
| Muslim | 4,981 | 1.51% |
| Buddhist | 2,110 | 0.64% |
| Christian | 1,079 | 0.33% |
| Religion not stated | 426 | 0.13% |
| Jain | 75 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 73 | 0.02% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationGarhshankar Urban Population
The Urban population of Garhshankar Tehsil is 28.32 k (28,315), with 14.73 k (14,730) being males and 13.59 k (13,585) being females, making up 8.56% of the Garhshankar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 923 females for every 1000 males.
Garhshankar Rural Population
The Rural population of Garhshankar Tehsil is 3.02 Lac (3,02,396), with 1.53 Lac (1,53,499) being males and 1.49 Lac (1,48,897) being females, making up 91.44% of the Garhshankar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 971 females for every 1000 males.
Garhshankar Literacy Rate
Garhshankar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 82.09% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Garhshankar Tehsil is 87.29 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Garhshankar Tehsil is 76.76 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Garhshankar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 86.64%, while in the rural regions of Garhshankar Tehsil, it is around 81.67%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Garhshankar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 82.09 | 87.29 | 76.76 |
| Urban Area | 86.64 | 89.89 | 83.14 |
| Rural Area | 81.67 | 87.04 | 76.18 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Garhshankar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 80.95 | 86.65 | 75.06 |
| Sikh | 85.34 | 89.62 | 81 |
| Muslim | 53.55 | 60.05 | 46.71 |
| Buddhist | 83.97 | 90.25 | 77.43 |
Garhshankar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Garhshankar Tehsil is 1.36 Lac (1,36,136) with 69.30 k (69,301) males and 66.84 k (66,835) females, which is 41.16% of Garhshankar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 965 females for every 1000 males.
Garhshankar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Garhshankar Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Garhshankar Tehsil.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Garhshankar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 966 |
| Urban Area | 923 |
| Rural Area | 971 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Garhshankar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 959 |
| Sikh | 980 |
| Muslim | 956 |
| Buddhist | 958 |
Garhshankar Area & Households
The Total Area of Garhshankar Tehsil is 795.67 Square KM, with a population density of 416 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Garhshankar Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Garhshankar Tehsil are 297.The Total Number of households in Garhshankar Tehsil are 70.25 k(70,245).
Garhshankar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Garhshankar Tehsil, there are about 1.06 Lac (1,06,181) workers, making up nearly 32.11% of the Garhshankar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 88.05 k (88,053) are male workers, and about 18.13 k (18,128) are female workers.
Garhshankar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.68 Lac (3,67,864) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.70 Lac (3,70,187) | 11.94% | 0.71 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.72 Lac (3,72,213) | 12.55% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.74 Lac (3,74,038) | 13.1% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.76 Lac (3,75,852) | 13.65% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.78 Lac (3,77,677) | 14.2% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.80 Lac (3,79,502) | 14.75% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.81 Lac (3,81,054) | 15.22% | 0.47 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.82 Lac (3,82,405) | 15.63% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.84 Lac (3,83,756) | 16.04% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.85 Lac (3,85,107) | 16.45% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.86 Lac (3,86,470) | 16.86% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.88 Lac (3,87,821) | 17.27% | 0.41 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Garhshankar Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.88 Lac (3,87,821), with a male population of 1.95 Lac (1,95,243) and a female population of 1.93 Lac (1,92,738). This reflects a total growth of 17.27% from Garhshankar Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.5%.