Mukerian Population
As per the 2011 Census, Mukerian Tehsil has a population of 3.35 Lac (3,35,063) with 1.69 Lac (1,69,358) males and 1.66 Lac (1,65,705) females.The sex ratio in Mukerian is 979, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Mukerian Tehsil is 36.38 k (36,377) which is 10.86% of Mukerian Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Mukerian Tehsil is 845 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Mukerian Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Hoshiarpur District in the state of PUNJAB in India.
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Mukerian Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Mukerian Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.73 Lac (3,72,705), indicating a 11.23% increased from Mukerian 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.87 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.85 Lac.
Mukerian Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Mukerian Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.75 Lac (3,75,058), projecting a 11.94% increased from Mukerian 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.88 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.87 Lac.
Mukerian Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Mukerian Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.65 Lac (2,64,560), accounting for 78.96% of the Mukerian Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.34 Lac (1,33,808), and the Hindu female population is around 1.31 Lac (1,30,752).
Mukerian Sikh Population
Sikh is the second most popular religion in Mukerian Tehsil, with a total Sikh population of 57.57 k (57,568), accounting for 17.18% of the Mukerian Tehsil population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 28.94 k (28,941), and the Sikh female population is around 28.63 k (28,627).
Mukerian Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,64,560 | 78.96% |
| Sikh | 57,568 | 17.18% |
| Christian | 6,834 | 2.04% |
| Muslim | 4,973 | 1.48% |
| Religion not stated | 886 | 0.26% |
| Buddhist | 115 | 0.03% |
| Jain | 105 | 0.03% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 22 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationMukerian Urban Population
The Urban population of Mukerian Tehsil is 61.14 k (61,139), with 31.71 k (31,712) being males and 29.43 k (29,427) being females, making up 18.25% of the Mukerian total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 928 females for every 1000 males.
Mukerian Rural Population
The Rural population of Mukerian Tehsil is 2.74 Lac (2,73,924), with 1.38 Lac (1,37,646) being males and 1.36 Lac (1,36,278) being females, making up 81.75% of the Mukerian total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 991 females for every 1000 males.
Mukerian Literacy Rate
Mukerian Tehsil has a literacy rate of 85.89% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Mukerian Tehsil is 89.92 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Mukerian Tehsil is 81.84 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Mukerian Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.2%, while in the rural regions of Mukerian Tehsil, it is around 85.14%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Mukerian
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 85.89 | 89.92 | 81.84 |
| Urban Area | 89.2 | 91.77 | 86.48 |
| Rural Area | 85.14 | 89.48 | 80.83 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Mukerian
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 86.78 | 90.83 | 82.7 |
| Sikh | 87.35 | 91.14 | 83.6 |
| Christian | 71.39 | 76.44 | 65.95 |
| Muslim | 35.89 | 41.71 | 29.91 |
Mukerian Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Mukerian Tehsil is 70.17 k (70,165) with 35.69 k (35,686) males and 34.48 k (34,479) females, which is 20.94% of Mukerian Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 967 females for every 1000 males.
Mukerian Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Mukerian Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Mukerian Tehsil.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Mukerian
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 979 |
| Urban Area | 928 |
| Rural Area | 991 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Mukerian
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 978 |
| Sikh | 990 |
| Christian | 920 |
| Muslim | 977 |
Mukerian Area & Households
The Total Area of Mukerian Tehsil is 628.97 Square KM, with a population density of 533 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Mukerian Tehsil are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Mukerian Tehsil are 307.The Total Number of households in Mukerian Tehsil are 70.41 k(70,410).
Mukerian Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Mukerian Tehsil, there are about 94.04 k (94,035) workers, making up nearly 28.06% of the Mukerian Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 80.01 k (80,008) are male workers, and about 14.03 k (14,027) are female workers.
Mukerian - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.73 Lac (3,72,705) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.75 Lac (3,75,058) | 11.94% | 0.71 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.77 Lac (3,77,111) | 12.55% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.79 Lac (3,78,961) | 13.1% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.81 Lac (3,80,798) | 13.65% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.83 Lac (3,82,647) | 14.2% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.84 Lac (3,84,496) | 14.75% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.86 Lac (3,86,069) | 15.22% | 0.47 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.87 Lac (3,87,437) | 15.63% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.89 Lac (3,88,806) | 16.04% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.90 Lac (3,90,175) | 16.45% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.92 Lac (3,91,556) | 16.86% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.93 Lac (3,92,924) | 17.27% | 0.41 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Mukerian Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.93 Lac (3,92,924), with a male population of 1.97 Lac (1,96,553) and a female population of 1.97 Lac (1,96,562). This reflects a total growth of 17.27% from Mukerian Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.5%.