Ludhiana (East) Population
As per the 2011 Census, Ludhiana (East) Tehsil has a population of 19.34 Lac (19,34,225) with 10.43 Lac (10,43,012) males and 8.91 Lac (8,91,213) females.The sex ratio in Ludhiana (East) is 855, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Ludhiana (East) Tehsil is 2.20 Lac (2,19,906) which is 11.37% of Ludhiana (East) Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Ludhiana (East) Tehsil is 863 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Ludhiana (East) Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Ludhiana District in the state of PUNJAB in India.
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Ludhiana (East) Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Ludhiana (East) Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 21.52 Lac (21,51,519), indicating a 11.23% increased from Ludhiana (East)'s population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 11.54 Lac, and the estimated female population is 9.97 Lac.
Ludhiana (East) Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Ludhiana (East) Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 21.65 Lac (21,65,104), projecting a 11.94% increased from Ludhiana (East)'s population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 11.61 Lac, and the estimated female population is 10.04 Lac.
Ludhiana (East) Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Ludhiana (East) Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 11.64 Lac (11,64,055), accounting for 60.18% of the Ludhiana (East) Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 6.36 Lac (6,36,437), and the Hindu female population is around 5.28 Lac (5,27,618).
Ludhiana (East) Sikh Population
Sikh is the second most popular religion in Ludhiana (East) Tehsil, with a total Sikh population of 6.75 Lac (6,74,520), accounting for 34.87% of the Ludhiana (East) Tehsil population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 3.55 Lac (3,54,886), and the Sikh female population is around 3.20 Lac (3,19,634).
Ludhiana (East) Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 11,64,055 | 60.18% |
| Sikh | 6,74,520 | 34.87% |
| Muslim | 52,969 | 2.74% |
| Jain | 17,003 | 0.88% |
| Christian | 12,326 | 0.64% |
| Religion not stated | 10,960 | 0.57% |
| Buddhist | 1,803 | 0.09% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 589 | 0.03% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationLudhiana (East) Urban Population
The Urban population of Ludhiana (East) Tehsil is 16.55 Lac (16,54,537), with 8.94 Lac (8,93,989) being males and 7.61 Lac (7,60,548) being females, making up 85.54% of the Ludhiana (East) total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 851 females for every 1000 males.
Ludhiana (East) Rural Population
The Rural population of Ludhiana (East) Tehsil is 2.80 Lac (2,79,688), with 1.49 Lac (1,49,023) being males and 1.31 Lac (1,30,665) being females, making up 14.46% of the Ludhiana (East) total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 877 females for every 1000 males.
Ludhiana (East) Literacy Rate
Ludhiana (East) Tehsil has a literacy rate of 84.59% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Ludhiana (East) Tehsil is 87.99 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Ludhiana (East) Tehsil is 80.62 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Ludhiana (East) Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 85.7%, while in the rural regions of Ludhiana (East) Tehsil, it is around 78.04%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Ludhiana (East)
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 84.59 | 87.99 | 80.62 |
| Urban Area | 85.7 | 88.84 | 82.01 |
| Rural Area | 78.04 | 82.85 | 72.57 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Ludhiana (East)
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 83.26 | 87.06 | 78.65 |
| Sikh | 87.81 | 90.63 | 84.7 |
| Muslim | 65.54 | 71.11 | 57.98 |
| Jain | 97.56 | 98.04 | 97.05 |
Ludhiana (East) Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Ludhiana (East) Tehsil is 3.39 Lac (3,38,912) with 1.81 Lac (1,81,003) males and 1.58 Lac (1,57,909) females, which is 17.52% of Ludhiana (East) Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 873 females for every 1000 males.
Ludhiana (East) Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Ludhiana (East) Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Ludhiana (East) Tehsil.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Ludhiana (East)
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 855 |
| Urban Area | 851 |
| Rural Area | 877 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Ludhiana (East)
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 830 |
| Sikh | 901 |
| Muslim | 773 |
| Jain | 930 |
Ludhiana (East) Area & Households
The Total Area of Ludhiana (East) Tehsil is 634 Square KM, with a population density of 3,051 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Ludhiana (East) Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Ludhiana (East) Tehsil are 184.The Total Number of households in Ludhiana (East) Tehsil are 4.07 Lac(4,07,387).
Ludhiana (East) Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Ludhiana (East) Tehsil, there are about 7.06 Lac (7,06,474) workers, making up nearly 36.52% of the Ludhiana (East) Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 5.95 Lac (5,94,942) are male workers, and about 1.12 Lac (1,11,532) are female workers.
Ludhiana (East) - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21.52 Lac (21,51,519) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 21.65 Lac (21,65,104) | 11.94% | 0.71 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 21.77 Lac (21,76,957) | 12.55% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 21.88 Lac (21,87,631) | 13.1% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 21.98 Lac (21,98,235) | 13.65% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 22.09 Lac (22,08,910) | 14.2% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 22.20 Lac (22,19,584) | 14.75% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 22.29 Lac (22,28,664) | 15.22% | 0.47 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 22.37 Lac (22,36,565) | 15.63% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 22.44 Lac (22,44,467) | 16.04% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 22.52 Lac (22,52,368) | 16.45% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 22.60 Lac (22,60,339) | 16.86% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 22.68 Lac (22,68,241) | 17.27% | 0.41 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Ludhiana (East) Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 22.68 Lac (22,68,241), with a male population of 12.10 Lac (12,10,495) and a female population of 10.57 Lac (10,57,167). This reflects a total growth of 17.27% from Ludhiana (East) Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.5%.