Phillaur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Phillaur Tehsil has a population of 3.82 Lac (3,81,732) with 1.96 Lac (1,95,869) males and 1.86 Lac (1,85,863) females.The sex ratio in Phillaur is 949, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Phillaur Tehsil is 38.23 k (38,234) which is 10.02% of Phillaur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Phillaur Tehsil is 880 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Phillaur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Jalandhar District in the state of PUNJAB in India.
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Phillaur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Phillaur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.25 Lac (4,24,617), indicating a 11.23% increased from Phillaur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.17 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.08 Lac.
Phillaur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Phillaur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.27 Lac (4,27,298), projecting a 11.94% increased from Phillaur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.18 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.09 Lac.
Phillaur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Phillaur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.36 Lac (2,36,155), accounting for 61.86% of the Phillaur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.22 Lac (1,21,828), and the Hindu female population is around 1.14 Lac (1,14,327).
Phillaur Sikh Population
Sikh is the second most popular religion in Phillaur Tehsil, with a total Sikh population of 1.30 Lac (1,30,445), accounting for 34.17% of the Phillaur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 66.24 k (66,243), and the Sikh female population is around 64.20 k (64,202).
Phillaur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,36,155 | 61.86% |
| Sikh | 1,30,445 | 34.17% |
| Buddhist | 7,197 | 1.89% |
| Muslim | 5,298 | 1.39% |
| Christian | 1,652 | 0.43% |
| Religion not stated | 755 | 0.2% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 149 | 0.04% |
| Jain | 81 | 0.02% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationPhillaur Urban Population
The Urban population of Phillaur Tehsil is 70.46 k (70,455), with 36.77 k (36,773) being males and 33.68 k (33,682) being females, making up 18.46% of the Phillaur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 916 females for every 1000 males.
Phillaur Rural Population
The Rural population of Phillaur Tehsil is 3.11 Lac (3,11,277), with 1.59 Lac (1,59,096) being males and 1.52 Lac (1,52,181) being females, making up 81.54% of the Phillaur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 957 females for every 1000 males.
Phillaur Literacy Rate
Phillaur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 79.58% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Phillaur Tehsil is 83.51 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Phillaur Tehsil is 75.46 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Phillaur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.67%, while in the rural regions of Phillaur Tehsil, it is around 78.88%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Phillaur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 79.58 | 83.51 | 75.46 |
| Urban Area | 82.67 | 85.79 | 79.28 |
| Rural Area | 78.88 | 82.99 | 74.62 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Phillaur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 78.36 | 83.11 | 73.32 |
| Sikh | 82.53 | 84.88 | 80.14 |
| Buddhist | 79.22 | 85.18 | 73.05 |
| Muslim | 58.51 | 63.76 | 52.78 |
Phillaur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Phillaur Tehsil is 1.89 Lac (1,88,972) with 96.86 k (96,857) males and 92.12 k (92,115) females, which is 49.5% of Phillaur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 952 females for every 1000 males.
Phillaur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Phillaur Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Phillaur Tehsil.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Phillaur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 949 |
| Urban Area | 916 |
| Rural Area | 957 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Phillaur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 939 |
| Sikh | 970 |
| Buddhist | 958 |
| Muslim | 908 |
Phillaur Area & Households
The Total Area of Phillaur Tehsil is 744.63 Square KM, with a population density of 513 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Phillaur Tehsil are 5 and the Total Number of Villages in Phillaur Tehsil are 236.The Total Number of households in Phillaur Tehsil are 80.06 k(80,057).
Phillaur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Phillaur Tehsil, there are about 1.28 Lac (1,28,406) workers, making up nearly 33.64% of the Phillaur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.09 Lac (1,08,791) are male workers, and about 19.62 k (19,615) are female workers.
Phillaur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.25 Lac (4,24,617) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 4.27 Lac (4,27,298) | 11.94% | 0.71 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.30 Lac (4,29,637) | 12.55% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.32 Lac (4,31,744) | 13.1% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.34 Lac (4,33,837) | 13.65% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.36 Lac (4,35,943) | 14.2% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.38 Lac (4,38,050) | 14.75% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.40 Lac (4,39,842) | 15.22% | 0.47 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.41 Lac (4,41,401) | 15.63% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.43 Lac (4,42,961) | 16.04% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.45 Lac (4,44,520) | 16.45% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.46 Lac (4,46,093) | 16.86% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.48 Lac (4,47,653) | 17.27% | 0.41 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Phillaur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.48 Lac (4,47,653), with a male population of 2.27 Lac (2,27,321) and a female population of 2.20 Lac (2,20,473). This reflects a total growth of 17.27% from Phillaur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.5%.