Villages In Payal Subdistrict (Tahsil)

Payal Population

As per the 2011 Census, Payal Tehsil has a population of 2.14 Lac (2,13,545) with 1.14 Lac (1,13,803) males and 99.74 k (99,742) females.The sex ratio in Payal is 877, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Payal Tehsil is 20.81 k (20,808) which is 9.74% of Payal Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Payal Tehsil is 835 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Payal Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Ludhiana District in the state of PUNJAB in India.

2.14 Lac

Toatl Population

1.14 Lac

Male Population

99.74 k

Female Population

Payal Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Payal Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.38 Lac (2,37,535), indicating a 11.23% increased from Payal's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.26 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.12 Lac.

Payal Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Payal Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.39 Lac (2,39,035), projecting a 11.94% increased from Payal's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.27 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.12 Lac.

Payal Sikh Population

Sikh is the most popular religion in Payal Tehsil, with a total Sikh population of 1.75 Lac (1,74,616), accounting for 81.77% of the Payal Tehsil population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 92.16 k (92,163), and the Sikh female population is around 82.45 k (82,453).

Payal Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Payal Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 32.85 k (32,852), accounting for 15.38% of the Payal Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 18.40 k (18,404), and the Hindu female population is around 14.45 k (14,448).

Payal Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Sikh1,74,61681.77%
Hindu32,85215.38%
Muslim5,3792.52%
Christian3750.18%
Religion not stated2600.12%
Other religions and persuasions320.01%
Jain230.01%
Buddhist80%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Payal Urban Population

The Urban population of Payal Tehsil is 40.91 k (40,914), with 22.56 k (22,561) being males and 18.35 k (18,353) being females, making up 19.16% of the Payal total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 814 females for every 1000 males.

Payal Rural Population

The Rural population of Payal Tehsil is 1.73 Lac (1,72,631), with 91.24 k (91,242) being males and 81.39 k (81,389) being females, making up 80.84% of the Payal total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 893 females for every 1000 males.

Payal Literacy Rate

Payal Tehsil has a literacy rate of 79.14% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Payal Tehsil is 83.24 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Payal Tehsil is 74.48 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Payal Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 81.29%, while in the rural regions of Payal Tehsil, it is around 78.64%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Payal

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 79.14 83.24 74.48
Urban Area 81.29 84.92 76.83
Rural Area 78.64 82.84 73.96

Literacy Rate by Religion in Payal

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Sikh 79.95 84.05 75.41
Hindu 76.86 81.07 71.47
Muslim 66.29 71.23 60.85
Christian 65.11 69.09 60.9

Payal Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Payal Tehsil is 80.70 k (80,696) with 42.60 k (42,600) males and 38.10 k (38,096) females, which is 37.79% of Payal Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 895 females for every 1000 males.

Payal Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes Population in Payal Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Payal Tehsil.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Payal

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 877
Urban Area 814
Rural Area 893

Sex Ratio by Religion in Payal

Religion Sex Ratio
Sikh 895
Hindu 786
Muslim 896
Christian 914

Payal Area & Households

The Total Area of Payal Tehsil is 428.98 Square KM, with a population density of 498 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Payal Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Payal Tehsil are 111.The Total Number of households in Payal Tehsil are 41.64 k(41,643).

Payal Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Payal Tehsil, there are about 85.77 k (85,770) workers, making up nearly 40.16% of the Payal Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 65.91 k (65,909) are male workers, and about 19.86 k (19,861) are female workers.

Payal - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.38 Lac (2,37,535) 11.23%
2025 2.39 Lac (2,39,035) 11.94% 0.71 %
2026 2.40 Lac (2,40,344) 12.55% 0.61 %
2027 2.42 Lac (2,41,522) 13.1% 0.55 %
2028 2.43 Lac (2,42,693) 13.65% 0.55 %
2029 2.44 Lac (2,43,872) 14.2% 0.55 %
2030 2.45 Lac (2,45,050) 14.75% 0.55 %
2031 2.46 Lac (2,46,052) 15.22% 0.47 %
2032 2.47 Lac (2,46,925) 15.63% 0.41 %
2033 2.48 Lac (2,47,797) 16.04% 0.41 %
2034 2.49 Lac (2,48,670) 16.45% 0.41 %
2035 2.50 Lac (2,49,550) 16.86% 0.41 %
2036 2.50 Lac (2,50,422) 17.27% 0.41 %

Projected estimates indicate that Payal Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.50 Lac (2,50,422), with a male population of 1.32 Lac (1,32,078) and a female population of 1.18 Lac (1,18,316). This reflects a total growth of 17.27% from Payal Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.5%.

Payal Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Payal is 2.14 Lac (2,13,545).

The estimated population of Payal in 2024 is approximately 2.38 Lac (2,37,535).

Sikh constitute 81.77% of Payal population, amounting to approximately 1.75 Lac (1,74,616) people.

Hindu constitute 15.38% of Payal population, totaling around 32.85 k (32,852) people.

Sikh: 81.77%, Hindu: 15.38%, Muslim: 2.52%, Christian: 0.18%, Religion not stated: 0.12%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%, Jain: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Payal is 80.70 k (37.79%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

In Payal, 40.91 k (19.16%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.73 Lac (80.84%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Payal is 79.14%, with male literacy at 83.24% and female literacy at 74.48%.

The sex ratio in Payal is 877 females for every 1000 males.

Payal population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.5% up to 2036.