Raikot Population
As per the 2011 Census, Raikot Tehsil has a population of 2.01 Lac (2,01,451) with 1.06 Lac (1,06,084) males and 95.37 k (95,367) females.The sex ratio in Raikot is 899, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Raikot Tehsil is 20.15 k (20,150) which is 10% of Raikot Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Raikot Tehsil is 854 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Raikot Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Ludhiana District in the state of PUNJAB in India.
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Raikot Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Raikot Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.24 Lac (2,24,083), indicating a 11.23% increased from Raikot's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.17 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.07 Lac.
Raikot Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Raikot Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.25 Lac (2,25,498), projecting a 11.94% increased from Raikot's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.18 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.07 Lac.
Raikot Sikh Population
Sikh is the most popular religion in Raikot Tehsil, with a total Sikh population of 1.70 Lac (1,69,749), accounting for 84.26% of the Raikot Tehsil population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 89.17 k (89,174), and the Sikh female population is around 80.58 k (80,575).
Raikot Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Raikot Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 25.92 k (25,921), accounting for 12.87% of the Raikot Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 13.83 k (13,833), and the Hindu female population is around 12.09 k (12,088).
Raikot Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sikh | 1,69,749 | 84.26% |
| Hindu | 25,921 | 12.87% |
| Muslim | 3,046 | 1.51% |
| Jain | 1,222 | 0.61% |
| Religion not stated | 948 | 0.47% |
| Christian | 452 | 0.22% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 102 | 0.05% |
| Buddhist | 11 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationRaikot Urban Population
The Urban population of Raikot Tehsil is 46.17 k (46,173), with 24.38 k (24,384) being males and 21.79 k (21,789) being females, making up 22.92% of the Raikot total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 894 females for every 1000 males.
Raikot Rural Population
The Rural population of Raikot Tehsil is 1.55 Lac (1,55,278), with 81.70 k (81,700) being males and 73.58 k (73,578) being females, making up 77.08% of the Raikot total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 901 females for every 1000 males.
Raikot Literacy Rate
Raikot Tehsil has a literacy rate of 79.33% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Raikot Tehsil is 83.42 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Raikot Tehsil is 74.81 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Raikot Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.06%, while in the rural regions of Raikot Tehsil, it is around 78.53%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Raikot
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 79.33 | 83.42 | 74.81 |
| Urban Area | 82.06 | 85.7 | 78.02 |
| Rural Area | 78.53 | 82.74 | 73.87 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Raikot
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sikh | 79.65 | 83.75 | 75.13 |
| Hindu | 78.04 | 82.08 | 73.44 |
| Muslim | 65.79 | 70.98 | 59.74 |
| Jain | 92 | 93.37 | 90.55 |
Raikot Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Raikot Tehsil is 76.56 k (76,563) with 40.19 k (40,185) males and 36.38 k (36,378) females, which is 38.01% of Raikot Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 906 females for every 1000 males.
Raikot Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Raikot Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Raikot Tehsil.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Raikot
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 899 |
| Urban Area | 894 |
| Rural Area | 901 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Raikot
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Sikh | 904 |
| Hindu | 874 |
| Muslim | 852 |
| Jain | 919 |
Raikot Area & Households
The Total Area of Raikot Tehsil is 482.89 Square KM, with a population density of 417 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Raikot Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Raikot Tehsil are 74.The Total Number of households in Raikot Tehsil are 40.00 k(39,995).
Raikot Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Raikot Tehsil, there are about 72.57 k (72,572) workers, making up nearly 36.02% of the Raikot Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 57.47 k (57,474) are male workers, and about 15.10 k (15,098) are female workers.
Raikot - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.24 Lac (2,24,083) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.25 Lac (2,25,498) | 11.94% | 0.71 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.27 Lac (2,26,732) | 12.55% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.28 Lac (2,27,844) | 13.1% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.29 Lac (2,28,948) | 13.65% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.30 Lac (2,30,060) | 14.2% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.31 Lac (2,31,172) | 14.75% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.32 Lac (2,32,117) | 15.22% | 0.47 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.33 Lac (2,32,940) | 15.63% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.34 Lac (2,33,763) | 16.04% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.35 Lac (2,34,586) | 16.45% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.35 Lac (2,35,416) | 16.86% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.36 Lac (2,36,239) | 17.27% | 0.41 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Raikot Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.36 Lac (2,36,239), with a male population of 1.23 Lac (1,23,119) and a female population of 1.13 Lac (1,13,126). This reflects a total growth of 17.27% from Raikot Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.5%.