Shahkot Population
As per the 2011 Census, Shahkot Tehsil has a population of 1.67 Lac (1,66,532) with 85.53 k (85,532) males and 81.00 k (81,000) females.The sex ratio in Shahkot is 948, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Shahkot Tehsil is 17.91 k (17,907) which is 10.75% of Shahkot Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Shahkot Tehsil is 857 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Shahkot Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Jalandhar District in the state of PUNJAB in India.
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Shahkot Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Shahkot Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.85 Lac (1,85,241), indicating a 11.23% increased from Shahkot's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 94.63 k, and the estimated female population is 90.65 k.
Shahkot Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Shahkot Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.86 Lac (1,86,411), projecting a 11.94% increased from Shahkot's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 95.18 k, and the estimated female population is 91.26 k.
Shahkot Sikh Population
Sikh is the most popular religion in Shahkot Tehsil, with a total Sikh population of 1.11 Lac (1,10,753), accounting for 66.51% of the Shahkot Tehsil population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 56.57 k (56,567), and the Sikh female population is around 54.19 k (54,186).
Shahkot Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Shahkot Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 53.02 k (53,016), accounting for 31.84% of the Shahkot Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 27.53 k (27,526), and the Hindu female population is around 25.49 k (25,490).
Shahkot Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sikh | 1,10,753 | 66.51% |
| Hindu | 53,016 | 31.84% |
| Christian | 1,396 | 0.84% |
| Muslim | 869 | 0.52% |
| Religion not stated | 259 | 0.16% |
| Jain | 131 | 0.08% |
| Buddhist | 55 | 0.03% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 53 | 0.03% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationShahkot Urban Population
The Urban population of Shahkot Tehsil is 24.85 k (24,850), with 12.96 k (12,958) being males and 11.89 k (11,892) being females, making up 14.92% of the Shahkot total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 918 females for every 1000 males.
Shahkot Rural Population
The Rural population of Shahkot Tehsil is 1.42 Lac (1,41,682), with 72.57 k (72,574) being males and 69.11 k (69,108) being females, making up 85.08% of the Shahkot total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 953 females for every 1000 males.
Shahkot Literacy Rate
Shahkot Tehsil has a literacy rate of 74.63% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Shahkot Tehsil is 79.27 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Shahkot Tehsil is 69.79 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Shahkot Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.44%, while in the rural regions of Shahkot Tehsil, it is around 73.26%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Shahkot
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 74.63 | 79.27 | 69.79 |
| Urban Area | 82.44 | 85.79 | 78.83 |
| Rural Area | 73.26 | 78.11 | 68.23 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Shahkot
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sikh | 75.64 | 80.39 | 70.76 |
| Hindu | 72.57 | 77.08 | 67.72 |
| Christian | 73.56 | 79.58 | 67.53 |
| Muslim | 67.84 | 67.67 | 68.04 |
Shahkot Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Shahkot Tehsil is 68.78 k (68,779) with 35.42 k (35,423) males and 33.36 k (33,356) females, which is 41.3% of Shahkot Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 942 females for every 1000 males.
Shahkot Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Shahkot Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Shahkot Tehsil.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Shahkot
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 948 |
| Urban Area | 918 |
| Rural Area | 953 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Shahkot
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Sikh | 958 |
| Hindu | 927 |
| Christian | 1000 |
| Muslim | 830 |
Shahkot Area & Households
The Total Area of Shahkot Tehsil is 430.59 Square KM, with a population density of 387 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Shahkot Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Shahkot Tehsil are 179.The Total Number of households in Shahkot Tehsil are 32.74 k(32,743).
Shahkot Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Shahkot Tehsil, there are about 60.76 k (60,755) workers, making up nearly 36.48% of the Shahkot Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 48.57 k (48,568) are male workers, and about 12.19 k (12,187) are female workers.
Shahkot - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.85 Lac (1,85,241) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.86 Lac (1,86,411) | 11.94% | 0.71 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.87 Lac (1,87,431) | 12.55% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.88 Lac (1,88,350) | 13.1% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.89 Lac (1,89,263) | 13.65% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.90 Lac (1,90,182) | 14.2% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.91 Lac (1,91,101) | 14.75% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.92 Lac (1,91,883) | 15.22% | 0.47 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.93 Lac (1,92,563) | 15.63% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.93 Lac (1,93,244) | 16.04% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.94 Lac (1,93,924) | 16.45% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.95 Lac (1,94,610) | 16.86% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.95 Lac (1,95,290) | 17.27% | 0.41 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Shahkot Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.95 Lac (1,95,290), with a male population of 99.27 k (99,267) and a female population of 96.08 k (96,084). This reflects a total growth of 17.27% from Shahkot Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.5%.