Nakodar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Nakodar Tehsil has a population of 2.08 Lac (2,08,157) with 1.07 Lac (1,06,771) males and 1.01 Lac (1,01,386) females.The sex ratio in Nakodar is 950, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nakodar Tehsil is 22.15 k (22,150) which is 10.64% of Nakodar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nakodar Tehsil is 910 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Nakodar Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Jalandhar District in the state of PUNJAB in India.
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Nakodar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Nakodar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.32 Lac (2,31,542), indicating a 11.23% increased from Nakodar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.18 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.13 Lac.
Nakodar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Nakodar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.33 Lac (2,33,004), projecting a 11.94% increased from Nakodar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.19 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.14 Lac.
Nakodar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Nakodar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.10 Lac (1,09,729), accounting for 52.71% of the Nakodar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 56.69 k (56,690), and the Hindu female population is around 53.04 k (53,039).
Nakodar Sikh Population
Sikh is the second most popular religion in Nakodar Tehsil, with a total Sikh population of 91.73 k (91,725), accounting for 44.07% of the Nakodar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 46.56 k (46,562), and the Sikh female population is around 45.16 k (45,163).
Nakodar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,09,729 | 52.71% |
| Sikh | 91,725 | 44.07% |
| Muslim | 2,643 | 1.27% |
| Christian | 2,295 | 1.1% |
| Buddhist | 1,012 | 0.49% |
| Religion not stated | 398 | 0.19% |
| Jain | 287 | 0.14% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 68 | 0.03% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationNakodar Urban Population
The Urban population of Nakodar Tehsil is 36.97 k (36,973), with 19.36 k (19,360) being males and 17.61 k (17,613) being females, making up 17.76% of the Nakodar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 910 females for every 1000 males.
Nakodar Rural Population
The Rural population of Nakodar Tehsil is 1.71 Lac (1,71,184), with 87.41 k (87,411) being males and 83.77 k (83,773) being females, making up 82.24% of the Nakodar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 959 females for every 1000 males.
Nakodar Literacy Rate
Nakodar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 77.26% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nakodar Tehsil is 81.61 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nakodar Tehsil is 72.69 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Nakodar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.02%, while in the rural regions of Nakodar Tehsil, it is around 75.79%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nakodar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 77.26 | 81.61 | 72.69 |
| Urban Area | 84.02 | 87.43 | 80.27 |
| Rural Area | 75.79 | 80.31 | 71.1 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Nakodar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 75.93 | 80.63 | 70.91 |
| Sikh | 79.17 | 83.09 | 75.16 |
| Muslim | 55.74 | 61.98 | 47.94 |
| Christian | 80.93 | 86.56 | 75.08 |
Nakodar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Nakodar Tehsil is 95.99 k (95,994) with 49.17 k (49,168) males and 46.83 k (46,826) females, which is 46.12% of Nakodar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 953 females for every 1000 males.
Nakodar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Nakodar Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Nakodar Tehsil.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nakodar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 950 |
| Urban Area | 910 |
| Rural Area | 959 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Nakodar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 936 |
| Sikh | 970 |
| Muslim | 830 |
| Christian | 947 |
Nakodar Area & Households
The Total Area of Nakodar Tehsil is 445.44 Square KM, with a population density of 467 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Nakodar Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Nakodar Tehsil are 147.The Total Number of households in Nakodar Tehsil are 42.29 k(42,287).
Nakodar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Nakodar Tehsil, there are about 71.44 k (71,437) workers, making up nearly 34.32% of the Nakodar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 59.67 k (59,672) are male workers, and about 11.77 k (11,765) are female workers.
Nakodar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.32 Lac (2,31,542) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.33 Lac (2,33,004) | 11.94% | 0.71 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.34 Lac (2,34,280) | 12.55% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.35 Lac (2,35,428) | 13.1% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.37 Lac (2,36,570) | 13.65% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.38 Lac (2,37,718) | 14.2% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.39 Lac (2,38,867) | 14.75% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.40 Lac (2,39,844) | 15.22% | 0.47 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.41 Lac (2,40,695) | 15.63% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.42 Lac (2,41,545) | 16.04% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.42 Lac (2,42,395) | 16.45% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.43 Lac (2,43,253) | 16.86% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.44 Lac (2,44,103) | 17.27% | 0.41 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Nakodar Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.44 Lac (2,44,103), with a male population of 1.24 Lac (1,23,916) and a female population of 1.20 Lac (1,20,266). This reflects a total growth of 17.27% from Nakodar Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.5%.