Samrala Population
As per the 2011 Census, Samrala Tehsil has a population of 2.23 Lac (2,23,385) with 1.17 Lac (1,17,268) males and 1.06 Lac (1,06,117) females.The sex ratio in Samrala is 905, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Samrala Tehsil is 23.98 k (23,983) which is 10.74% of Samrala Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Samrala Tehsil is 850 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Samrala Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Ludhiana District in the state of PUNJAB in India.
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Samrala Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Samrala Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.48 Lac (2,48,481), indicating a 11.23% increased from Samrala's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.30 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.19 Lac.
Samrala Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Samrala Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.50 Lac (2,50,050), projecting a 11.94% increased from Samrala's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.30 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.20 Lac.
Samrala Sikh Population
Sikh is the most popular religion in Samrala Tehsil, with a total Sikh population of 1.69 Lac (1,69,273), accounting for 75.78% of the Samrala Tehsil population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 88.55 k (88,545), and the Sikh female population is around 80.73 k (80,728).
Samrala Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Samrala Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 50.17 k (50,167), accounting for 22.46% of the Samrala Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 26.60 k (26,601), and the Hindu female population is around 23.57 k (23,566).
Samrala Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sikh | 1,69,273 | 75.78% |
| Hindu | 50,167 | 22.46% |
| Muslim | 3,058 | 1.37% |
| Christian | 404 | 0.18% |
| Religion not stated | 217 | 0.1% |
| Jain | 133 | 0.06% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 110 | 0.05% |
| Buddhist | 23 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSamrala Urban Population
The Urban population of Samrala Tehsil is 44.59 k (44,594), with 23.48 k (23,477) being males and 21.12 k (21,117) being females, making up 19.96% of the Samrala total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 900 females for every 1000 males.
Samrala Rural Population
The Rural population of Samrala Tehsil is 1.79 Lac (1,78,791), with 93.79 k (93,791) being males and 85.00 k (85,000) being females, making up 80.04% of the Samrala total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 907 females for every 1000 males.
Samrala Literacy Rate
Samrala Tehsil has a literacy rate of 78.51% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Samrala Tehsil is 83.08 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Samrala Tehsil is 73.49 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Samrala Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 78.16%, while in the rural regions of Samrala Tehsil, it is around 78.59%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Samrala
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 78.51 | 83.08 | 73.49 |
| Urban Area | 78.16 | 81.92 | 74 |
| Rural Area | 78.59 | 83.37 | 73.36 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Samrala
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sikh | 80.91 | 85.53 | 75.89 |
| Hindu | 71.26 | 75.75 | 66.2 |
| Muslim | 56.32 | 63.12 | 48.05 |
| Christian | 76.25 | 82.18 | 70.06 |
Samrala Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Samrala Tehsil is 73.84 k (73,838) with 38.68 k (38,679) males and 35.16 k (35,159) females, which is 33.05% of Samrala Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 909 females for every 1000 males.
Samrala Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Samrala Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Samrala Tehsil.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Samrala
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 905 |
| Urban Area | 900 |
| Rural Area | 907 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Samrala
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Sikh | 912 |
| Hindu | 886 |
| Muslim | 843 |
| Christian | 971 |
Samrala Area & Households
The Total Area of Samrala Tehsil is 491.58 Square KM, with a population density of 454 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Samrala Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Samrala Tehsil are 200.The Total Number of households in Samrala Tehsil are 43.31 k(43,311).
Samrala Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Samrala Tehsil, there are about 83.42 k (83,419) workers, making up nearly 37.34% of the Samrala Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 64.85 k (64,846) are male workers, and about 18.57 k (18,573) are female workers.
Samrala - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.48 Lac (2,48,481) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.50 Lac (2,50,050) | 11.94% | 0.71 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.51 Lac (2,51,419) | 12.55% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.53 Lac (2,52,651) | 13.1% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.54 Lac (2,53,876) | 13.65% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.55 Lac (2,55,109) | 14.2% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.56 Lac (2,56,342) | 14.75% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.57 Lac (2,57,390) | 15.22% | 0.47 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.58 Lac (2,58,303) | 15.63% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.59 Lac (2,59,215) | 16.04% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.60 Lac (2,60,128) | 16.45% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.61 Lac (2,61,049) | 16.86% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.62 Lac (2,61,961) | 17.27% | 0.41 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Samrala Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.62 Lac (2,61,961), with a male population of 1.36 Lac (1,36,099) and a female population of 1.26 Lac (1,25,878). This reflects a total growth of 17.27% from Samrala Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.5%.