Ludhiana (West) Population
As per the 2011 Census, Ludhiana (West) Tehsil has a population of 3.63 Lac (3,62,602) with 1.91 Lac (1,91,203) males and 1.71 Lac (1,71,399) females.The sex ratio in Ludhiana (West) is 897, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Ludhiana (West) Tehsil is 40.23 k (40,233) which is 11.1% of Ludhiana (West) Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Ludhiana (West) Tehsil is 873 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Ludhiana (West) Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Ludhiana District in the state of PUNJAB in India.
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Ludhiana (West) Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Ludhiana (West) Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.03 Lac (4,03,338), indicating a 11.23% increased from Ludhiana (West)'s population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.12 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.92 Lac.
Ludhiana (West) Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Ludhiana (West) Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.06 Lac (4,05,884), projecting a 11.94% increased from Ludhiana (West)'s population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.13 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.93 Lac.
Ludhiana (West) Sikh Population
Sikh is the most popular religion in Ludhiana (West) Tehsil, with a total Sikh population of 2.49 Lac (2,49,024), accounting for 68.68% of the Ludhiana (West) Tehsil population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 1.30 Lac (1,30,290), and the Sikh female population is around 1.19 Lac (1,18,734).
Ludhiana (West) Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Ludhiana (West) Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.04 Lac (1,04,257), accounting for 28.75% of the Ludhiana (West) Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 56.02 k (56,018), and the Hindu female population is around 48.24 k (48,239).
Ludhiana (West) Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sikh | 2,49,024 | 68.68% |
| Hindu | 1,04,257 | 28.75% |
| Muslim | 5,029 | 1.39% |
| Christian | 1,746 | 0.48% |
| Religion not stated | 1,735 | 0.48% |
| Jain | 480 | 0.13% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 212 | 0.06% |
| Buddhist | 119 | 0.03% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationLudhiana (West) Urban Population
The Urban population of Ludhiana (West) Tehsil is 90.11 k (90,113), with 47.77 k (47,773) being males and 42.34 k (42,340) being females, making up 24.85% of the Ludhiana (West) total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 887 females for every 1000 males.
Ludhiana (West) Rural Population
The Rural population of Ludhiana (West) Tehsil is 2.72 Lac (2,72,489), with 1.43 Lac (1,43,430) being males and 1.29 Lac (1,29,059) being females, making up 75.15% of the Ludhiana (West) total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 900 females for every 1000 males.
Ludhiana (West) Literacy Rate
Ludhiana (West) Tehsil has a literacy rate of 80.79% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Ludhiana (West) Tehsil is 84.9 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Ludhiana (West) Tehsil is 76.21 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Ludhiana (West) Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 81.61%, while in the rural regions of Ludhiana (West) Tehsil, it is around 80.52%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Ludhiana (West)
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 80.79 | 84.9 | 76.21 |
| Urban Area | 81.61 | 85.72 | 76.95 |
| Rural Area | 80.52 | 84.63 | 75.97 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Ludhiana (West)
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sikh | 83.51 | 87.21 | 79.48 |
| Hindu | 75.15 | 80.35 | 69.08 |
| Muslim | 58.63 | 64.81 | 51.47 |
| Christian | 74.18 | 77.88 | 70.27 |
Ludhiana (West) Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Ludhiana (West) Tehsil is 1.36 Lac (1,35,813) with 71.18 k (71,183) males and 64.63 k (64,630) females, which is 37.46% of Ludhiana (West) Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 908 females for every 1000 males.
Ludhiana (West) Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Ludhiana (West) Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Ludhiana (West) Tehsil.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Ludhiana (West)
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 897 |
| Urban Area | 887 |
| Rural Area | 900 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Ludhiana (West)
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Sikh | 912 |
| Hindu | 862 |
| Muslim | 877 |
| Christian | 926 |
Ludhiana (West) Area & Households
The Total Area of Ludhiana (West) Tehsil is 543 Square KM, with a population density of 668 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Ludhiana (West) Tehsil are 7 and the Total Number of Villages in Ludhiana (West) Tehsil are 127.The Total Number of households in Ludhiana (West) Tehsil are 72.51 k(72,514).
Ludhiana (West) Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Ludhiana (West) Tehsil, there are about 1.31 Lac (1,30,613) workers, making up nearly 36.02% of the Ludhiana (West) Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.05 Lac (1,04,976) are male workers, and about 25.64 k (25,637) are female workers.
Ludhiana (West) - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.03 Lac (4,03,338) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 4.06 Lac (4,05,884) | 11.94% | 0.71 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.08 Lac (4,08,106) | 12.55% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.10 Lac (4,10,107) | 13.1% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.12 Lac (4,12,095) | 13.65% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.14 Lac (4,14,097) | 14.2% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.16 Lac (4,16,098) | 14.75% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.18 Lac (4,17,800) | 15.22% | 0.47 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.19 Lac (4,19,281) | 15.63% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.21 Lac (4,20,762) | 16.04% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.22 Lac (4,22,244) | 16.45% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.24 Lac (4,23,738) | 16.86% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.25 Lac (4,25,219) | 17.27% | 0.41 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Ludhiana (West) Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.25 Lac (4,25,219), with a male population of 2.22 Lac (2,21,906) and a female population of 2.03 Lac (2,03,316). This reflects a total growth of 17.27% from Ludhiana (West) Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.5%.