Khanna Population
As per the 2011 Census, Khanna Tehsil has a population of 2.22 Lac (2,22,297) with 1.17 Lac (1,17,380) males and 1.05 Lac (1,04,917) females.The sex ratio in Khanna is 894, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Khanna Tehsil is 23.59 k (23,594) which is 10.61% of Khanna Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Khanna Tehsil is 838 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Khanna Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Ludhiana District in the state of PUNJAB in India.
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Khanna Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Khanna Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.47 Lac (2,47,271), indicating a 11.23% increased from Khanna's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.30 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.17 Lac.
Khanna Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Khanna Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.49 Lac (2,48,832), projecting a 11.94% increased from Khanna's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.31 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.18 Lac.
Khanna Sikh Population
Sikh is the most popular religion in Khanna Tehsil, with a total Sikh population of 1.35 Lac (1,34,548), accounting for 60.53% of the Khanna Tehsil population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 70.51 k (70,508), and the Sikh female population is around 64.04 k (64,040).
Khanna Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Khanna Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 80.85 k (80,851), accounting for 36.37% of the Khanna Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 43.17 k (43,173), and the Hindu female population is around 37.68 k (37,678).
Khanna Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sikh | 1,34,548 | 60.53% |
| Hindu | 80,851 | 36.37% |
| Muslim | 5,493 | 2.47% |
| Christian | 793 | 0.36% |
| Religion not stated | 384 | 0.17% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 123 | 0.06% |
| Jain | 88 | 0.04% |
| Buddhist | 17 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKhanna Urban Population
The Urban population of Khanna Tehsil is 1.28 Lac (1,28,137), with 67.80 k (67,801) being males and 60.34 k (60,336) being females, making up 57.64% of the Khanna total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 890 females for every 1000 males.
Khanna Rural Population
The Rural population of Khanna Tehsil is 94.16 k (94,160), with 49.58 k (49,579) being males and 44.58 k (44,581) being females, making up 42.36% of the Khanna total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 900 females for every 1000 males.
Khanna Literacy Rate
Khanna Tehsil has a literacy rate of 81.63% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Khanna Tehsil is 85.5 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Khanna Tehsil is 77.33 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Khanna Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 83.55%, while in the rural regions of Khanna Tehsil, it is around 79.03%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Khanna
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 81.63 | 85.5 | 77.33 |
| Urban Area | 83.55 | 86.78 | 79.96 |
| Rural Area | 79.03 | 83.76 | 73.79 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Khanna
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sikh | 82.88 | 86.94 | 78.45 |
| Hindu | 80.43 | 83.94 | 76.42 |
| Muslim | 67.86 | 72.97 | 61.95 |
| Christian | 77.47 | 80.21 | 74.49 |
Khanna Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Khanna Tehsil is 77.29 k (77,290) with 40.70 k (40,704) males and 36.59 k (36,586) females, which is 34.77% of Khanna Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 899 females for every 1000 males.
Khanna Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Khanna Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Khanna Tehsil.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Khanna
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 894 |
| Urban Area | 890 |
| Rural Area | 900 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Khanna
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Sikh | 909 |
| Hindu | 873 |
| Muslim | 862 |
| Christian | 935 |
Khanna Area & Households
The Total Area of Khanna Tehsil is 212.4 Square KM, with a population density of 1,047 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Khanna Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Khanna Tehsil are 72.The Total Number of households in Khanna Tehsil are 44.92 k(44,917).
Khanna Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Khanna Tehsil, there are about 78.69 k (78,692) workers, making up nearly 35.4% of the Khanna Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 64.83 k (64,833) are male workers, and about 13.86 k (13,859) are female workers.
Khanna - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.47 Lac (2,47,271) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.49 Lac (2,48,832) | 11.94% | 0.71 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.50 Lac (2,50,194) | 12.55% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.51 Lac (2,51,421) | 13.1% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.53 Lac (2,52,640) | 13.65% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.54 Lac (2,53,866) | 14.2% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.55 Lac (2,55,093) | 14.75% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.56 Lac (2,56,137) | 15.22% | 0.47 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.57 Lac (2,57,045) | 15.63% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.58 Lac (2,57,953) | 16.04% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.59 Lac (2,58,861) | 16.45% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.60 Lac (2,59,777) | 16.86% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.61 Lac (2,60,685) | 17.27% | 0.41 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Khanna Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.61 Lac (2,60,685), with a male population of 1.36 Lac (1,36,229) and a female population of 1.24 Lac (1,24,454). This reflects a total growth of 17.27% from Khanna Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.5%.