Phagwara Population
As per the 2011 Census, Phagwara Tehsil has a population of 2.47 Lac (2,47,367) with 1.29 Lac (1,29,168) males and 1.18 Lac (1,18,199) females.The sex ratio in Phagwara is 916, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Phagwara Tehsil is 25.50 k (25,498) which is 10.31% of Phagwara Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Phagwara Tehsil is 902 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Phagwara Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kapurthala District in the state of PUNJAB in India.
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Phagwara Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Phagwara Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.75 Lac (2,75,157), indicating a 11.23% increased from Phagwara 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.43 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.32 Lac.
Phagwara Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Phagwara Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.77 Lac (2,76,894), projecting a 11.94% increased from Phagwara 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.44 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.33 Lac.
Phagwara Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Phagwara Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.63 Lac (1,62,762), accounting for 65.8% of the Phagwara Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 85.64 k (85,638), and the Hindu female population is around 77.12 k (77,124).
Phagwara Sikh Population
Sikh is the second most popular religion in Phagwara Tehsil, with a total Sikh population of 71.85 k (71,850), accounting for 29.05% of the Phagwara Tehsil population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 36.91 k (36,912), and the Sikh female population is around 34.94 k (34,938).
Phagwara Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,62,762 | 65.8% |
| Sikh | 71,850 | 29.05% |
| Buddhist | 6,428 | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 3,960 | 1.6% |
| Christian | 1,027 | 0.42% |
| Religion not stated | 886 | 0.36% |
| Jain | 262 | 0.11% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 192 | 0.08% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationPhagwara Urban Population
The Urban population of Phagwara Tehsil is 1.22 Lac (1,22,273), with 64.36 k (64,361) being males and 57.91 k (57,912) being females, making up 49.43% of the Phagwara total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 900 females for every 1000 males.
Phagwara Rural Population
The Rural population of Phagwara Tehsil is 1.25 Lac (1,25,094), with 64.81 k (64,807) being males and 60.29 k (60,287) being females, making up 50.57% of the Phagwara total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 931 females for every 1000 males.
Phagwara Literacy Rate
Phagwara Tehsil has a literacy rate of 83.5% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Phagwara Tehsil is 87.29 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Phagwara Tehsil is 79.35 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Phagwara Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 86.25%, while in the rural regions of Phagwara Tehsil, it is around 80.82%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Phagwara
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 83.5 | 87.29 | 79.35 |
| Urban Area | 86.25 | 89.62 | 82.5 |
| Rural Area | 80.82 | 84.99 | 76.34 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Phagwara
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 82.57 | 86.82 | 77.84 |
| Sikh | 86.9 | 89.56 | 84.12 |
| Buddhist | 81.14 | 87.07 | 74.9 |
| Muslim | 60.71 | 65.66 | 54.78 |
Phagwara Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Phagwara Tehsil is 94.72 k (94,719) with 48.92 k (48,923) males and 45.80 k (45,796) females, which is 38.29% of Phagwara Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 937 females for every 1000 males.
Phagwara Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Phagwara Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Phagwara Tehsil.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Phagwara
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 916 |
| Urban Area | 900 |
| Rural Area | 931 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Phagwara
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 901 |
| Sikh | 947 |
| Buddhist | 964 |
| Muslim | 865 |
Phagwara Area & Households
The Total Area of Phagwara Tehsil is 296.54 Square KM, with a population density of 834 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Phagwara Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Phagwara Tehsil are 112.The Total Number of households in Phagwara Tehsil are 52.08 k(52,083).
Phagwara Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Phagwara Tehsil, there are about 85.80 k (85,799) workers, making up nearly 34.68% of the Phagwara Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 71.88 k (71,882) are male workers, and about 13.92 k (13,917) are female workers.
Phagwara - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.75 Lac (2,75,157) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.77 Lac (2,76,894) | 11.94% | 0.71 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.78 Lac (2,78,410) | 12.55% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.80 Lac (2,79,775) | 13.1% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.81 Lac (2,81,132) | 13.65% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.82 Lac (2,82,497) | 14.2% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.84 Lac (2,83,862) | 14.75% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.85 Lac (2,85,023) | 15.22% | 0.47 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.86 Lac (2,86,034) | 15.63% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.87 Lac (2,87,044) | 16.04% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.88 Lac (2,88,055) | 16.45% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.89 Lac (2,89,074) | 16.86% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.90 Lac (2,90,085) | 17.27% | 0.41 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Phagwara Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.90 Lac (2,90,085), with a male population of 1.50 Lac (1,49,910) and a female population of 1.40 Lac (1,40,209). This reflects a total growth of 17.27% from Phagwara Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.5%.