Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Jalandhar District

Jalandhar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Jalandhar District has a population of 21.94 Lac (21,93,590) with 11.45 Lac (11,45,211) males and 10.48 Lac (10,48,379) females.The sex ratio in Jalandhar is 916, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Jalandhar District is 2.26 Lac (2,26,302) which is 10.32% of Jalandhar District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Jalandhar District is 875 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Jalandhar District is listed as part of PUNJAB State in INDIA.

21.94 Lac

Toatl Population

11.45 Lac

Male Population

10.48 Lac

Female Population

Jalandhar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Jalandhar District current estimated population is projected to be 24.40 Lac (24,40,022), indicating a 11.23% increased from Jalandhar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 12.67 Lac, and the estimated female population is 11.73 Lac.

Jalandhar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Jalandhar District estimated population is projected to be 24.55 Lac (24,55,428), projecting a 11.94% increased from Jalandhar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 12.74 Lac, and the estimated female population is 11.81 Lac.

Jalandhar Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Jalandhar District, with a total Hindu population of 13.94 Lac (13,94,329), accounting for 63.56% of the Jalandhar District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 7.35 Lac (7,34,510), and the Hindu female population is around 6.60 Lac (6,59,819).

Jalandhar Sikh Population

Sikh is the second most popular religion in Jalandhar District, with a total Sikh population of 7.18 Lac (7,18,363), accounting for 32.75% of the Jalandhar District population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 3.68 Lac (3,68,148), and the Sikh female population is around 3.50 Lac (3,50,215).

Jalandhar Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu13,94,32963.56%
Sikh7,18,36332.75%
Muslim30,2331.38%
Christian26,0161.19%
Buddhist11,3850.52%
Religion not stated8,4480.39%
Jain4,0110.18%
Other religions and persuasions8050.04%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Jalandhar Urban Population

The Urban population of Jalandhar District is 11.61 Lac (11,61,171), with 6.16 Lac (6,16,421) being males and 5.45 Lac (5,44,750) being females, making up 52.93% of the Jalandhar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 884 females for every 1000 males.

Jalandhar Rural Population

The Rural population of Jalandhar District is 10.32 Lac (10,32,419), with 5.29 Lac (5,28,790) being males and 5.04 Lac (5,03,629) being females, making up 47.07% of the Jalandhar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 953 females for every 1000 males.

Jalandhar Literacy Rate

Jalandhar District has a literacy rate of 82.48% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Jalandhar District is 86.15 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Jalandhar District is 78.48 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Jalandhar District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 85.99%, while in the rural regions of Jalandhar District, it is around 78.53%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Jalandhar

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 82.48 86.15 78.48
Urban Area 85.99 88.8 82.83
Rural Area 78.53 83.06 73.81

Literacy Rate by Religion in Jalandhar

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 81.82 85.76 77.44
Sikh 84.41 87.55 81.13
Muslim 62.66 67.56 56.45
Christian 82.81 87.62 77.82

Jalandhar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Jalandhar District is 8.54 Lac (8,54,444) with 4.42 Lac (4,42,124) males and 4.12 Lac (4,12,320) females, which is 38.95% of Jalandhar District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 933 females for every 1000 males.

Jalandhar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes Population in Jalandhar District is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Jalandhar District.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Jalandhar

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 916
Urban Area 884
Rural Area 953

Sex Ratio by Religion in Jalandhar

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 899
Sikh 952
Muslim 810
Christian 952

Jalandhar Area & Households

The Total Area of Jalandhar District is 2,624 Square KM, with a population density of 836 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Jalandhar District are 21 and the Total Number of Villages in Jalandhar District are 941.The Total Number of households in Jalandhar District are 4.62 Lac(4,61,635).

Jalandhar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Jalandhar District, there are about 7.74 Lac (7,74,472) workers, making up nearly 35.31% of the Jalandhar District total population. Out of these, around 6.39 Lac (6,39,484) are male workers, and about 1.35 Lac (1,34,988) are female workers.

Jalandhar - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Jalandhar district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 7,21,579, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 21,93,590 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1971. The growth rate of 19.7% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1911 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 11.23%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.

Jalandhar District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 7,21,579 to 21,93,590.
  • The year 1971 stands out with a growth rate of 19.7%.
  • The year 1911 experienced a unique negative growth.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 7.22 Lac - - 3.91 Lac 3.31 Lac
1911 6.31 Lac -90.81 k -12.58490061 3.54 Lac 2.77 Lac
1921 6.47 Lac 16.32 k 2.58684241 3.58 Lac 2.89 Lac
1931 7.43 Lac 95.57 k 14.7697524 4.03 Lac 3.39 Lac
1941 8.87 Lac 1.44 Lac 19.44647543 4.77 Lac 4.10 Lac
1951 8.30 Lac -57.22 k -6.450601975 4.47 Lac 3.83 Lac
1961 9.82 Lac 1.52 Lac 18.30951801 5.26 Lac 4.56 Lac
1971 11.75 Lac 1.93 Lac 19.6979836 6.24 Lac 5.51 Lac
1981 14.07 Lac 2.31 Lac 19.68956668 7.44 Lac 6.62 Lac
1991 16.50 Lac 2.43 Lac 17.30074286 8.70 Lac 7.80 Lac
2001 19.63 Lac 3.13 Lac 18.95975422 10.40 Lac 9.23 Lac
2011 21.94 Lac 2.31 Lac 11.7604232 11.45 Lac 10.48 Lac

Historical Population of Jalandhar by Census Year 1901-2011

Jalandhar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 24.40 Lac (24,40,022) 11.23%
2025 24.55 Lac (24,55,428) 11.94% 0.71 %
2026 24.69 Lac (24,68,870) 12.55% 0.61 %
2027 24.81 Lac (24,80,975) 13.1% 0.55 %
2028 24.93 Lac (24,93,002) 13.65% 0.55 %
2029 25.05 Lac (25,05,108) 14.2% 0.55 %
2030 25.17 Lac (25,17,213) 14.75% 0.55 %
2031 25.28 Lac (25,27,510) 15.22% 0.47 %
2032 25.36 Lac (25,36,472) 15.63% 0.41 %
2033 25.45 Lac (25,45,433) 16.04% 0.41 %
2034 25.54 Lac (25,54,394) 16.45% 0.41 %
2035 25.63 Lac (25,63,434) 16.86% 0.41 %
2036 25.72 Lac (25,72,395) 17.27% 0.41 %

Projected estimates indicate that Jalandhar District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 25.72 Lac (25,72,395), with a male population of 13.29 Lac (13,29,105) and a female population of 12.44 Lac (12,43,599). This reflects a total growth of 17.27% from Jalandhar District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.5%.

Jalandhar Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Jalandhar is 21.94 Lac (21,93,590).

The estimated population of Jalandhar in 2024 is approximately 24.40 Lac (24,40,022).

Hindu constitute 63.56% of Jalandhar population, amounting to approximately 13.94 Lac (13,94,329) people.

Sikh constitute 32.75% of Jalandhar population, totaling around 7.18 Lac (7,18,363) people.

Hindu: 63.56%, Sikh: 32.75%, Muslim: 1.38%, Christian: 1.19%, Buddhist: 0.52%, Religion not stated: 0.39%, Jain: 0.18%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.04%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Jalandhar is 8.54 Lac (38.95%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

In Jalandhar, 11.61 Lac (52.93%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 10.32 Lac (47.07%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Jalandhar is 82.48%, with male literacy at 86.15% and female literacy at 78.48%.

The sex ratio in Jalandhar is 916 females for every 1000 males.

Jalandhar population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.5% up to 2036.