Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Moga District

Moga Population

As per the 2011 Census, Moga District has a population of 9.96 Lac (9,95,746) with 5.26 Lac (5,25,920) males and 4.70 Lac (4,69,826) females.The sex ratio in Moga is 894, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Moga District is 1.07 Lac (1,07,336) which is 10.78% of Moga District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Moga District is 861 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Moga District is listed as part of PUNJAB State in INDIA.

9.96 Lac

Toatl Population

5.26 Lac

Male Population

4.70 Lac

Female Population

Moga Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Moga District current estimated population is projected to be 11.08 Lac (11,07,610), indicating a 11.23% increased from Moga's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 5.82 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.26 Lac.

Moga Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Moga District estimated population is projected to be 11.15 Lac (11,14,604), projecting a 11.94% increased from Moga's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 5.85 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.29 Lac.

Moga Sikh Population

Sikh is the most popular religion in Moga District, with a total Sikh population of 8.19 Lac (8,18,921), accounting for 82.24% of the Moga District population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 4.32 Lac (4,32,217), and the Sikh female population is around 3.87 Lac (3,86,704).

Moga Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Moga District, with a total Hindu population of 1.58 Lac (1,58,414), accounting for 15.91% of the Moga District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 84.13 k (84,132), and the Hindu female population is around 74.28 k (74,282).

Moga Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Sikh8,18,92182.24%
Hindu1,58,41415.91%
Muslim9,3880.94%
Religion not stated4,7670.48%
Christian3,2770.33%
Jain4360.04%
Other religions and persuasions3650.04%
Buddhist1780.02%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Moga Urban Population

The Urban population of Moga District is 2.27 Lac (2,27,246), with 1.20 Lac (1,20,216) being males and 1.07 Lac (1,07,030) being females, making up 22.82% of the Moga total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 891 females for every 1000 males.

Moga Rural Population

The Rural population of Moga District is 7.69 Lac (7,68,500), with 4.06 Lac (4,05,704) being males and 3.63 Lac (3,62,796) being females, making up 77.18% of the Moga total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 895 females for every 1000 males.

Moga Literacy Rate

Moga District has a literacy rate of 70.68% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Moga District is 74.44 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Moga District is 66.48 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Moga District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 78.95%, while in the rural regions of Moga District, it is around 68.23%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Moga

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 70.68 74.44 66.48
Urban Area 78.95 82.18 75.34
Rural Area 68.23 72.15 63.87

Literacy Rate by Religion in Moga

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Sikh 68.93 72.74 64.7
Hindu 80.36 83.76 76.53
Muslim 60.6 65.45 55.02
Religion not stated 75.32 81.12 70.13

Moga Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Moga District is 3.63 Lac (3,63,417) with 1.92 Lac (1,92,418) males and 1.71 Lac (1,70,999) females, which is 36.5% of Moga District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 889 females for every 1000 males.

Moga Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes Population in Moga District is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Moga District.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Moga

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 894
Urban Area 891
Rural Area 895

Sex Ratio by Religion in Moga

Religion Sex Ratio
Sikh 895
Hindu 883
Muslim 872
Religion not stated 1070

Moga Area & Households

The Total Area of Moga District is 2,242 Square KM, with a population density of 444 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Moga District are 5 and the Total Number of Villages in Moga District are 325.The Total Number of households in Moga District are 1.93 Lac(1,93,256).

Moga Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Moga District, there are about 3.59 Lac (3,59,172) workers, making up nearly 36.07% of the Moga District total population. Out of these, around 2.92 Lac (2,92,379) are male workers, and about 66.79 k (66,793) are female workers.

Moga - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Moga district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 3,79,181, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 9,95,746 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1981. The growth rate of 22.22% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 17.52%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901, 1911, 1921, 1931, 1941, 1951) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.

Moga District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 3,79,181 to 9,95,746.
  • The year 1981 stands out with a growth rate of 22.22%.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 N.A - - N.A N.A
1911 N.A N.A N.A N.A N.A
1921 N.A N.A N.A N.A N.A
1931 N.A N.A N.A N.A N.A
1941 N.A N.A N.A N.A N.A
1951 3.79 Lac N.A N.A 2.03 Lac 1.76 Lac
1961 4.43 Lac 63.95 k 16.86635143 2.38 Lac 2.05 Lac
1971 5.37 Lac 93.49 k 21.09695691 2.88 Lac 2.49 Lac
1981 6.56 Lac 1.19 Lac 22.22230504 3.49 Lac 3.07 Lac
1991 7.78 Lac 1.22 Lac 18.60436395 4.13 Lac 3.65 Lac
2001 8.95 Lac 1.17 Lac 15.02762587 4.74 Lac 4.21 Lac
2011 9.96 Lac 1.01 Lac 11.28227422 5.26 Lac 4.70 Lac

Historical Population of Moga by Census Year 1901-2011

Moga - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 11.08 Lac (11,07,610) 11.23%
2025 11.15 Lac (11,14,604) 11.94% 0.71 %
2026 11.21 Lac (11,20,705) 12.55% 0.61 %
2027 11.26 Lac (11,26,200) 13.1% 0.55 %
2028 11.32 Lac (11,31,660) 13.65% 0.55 %
2029 11.37 Lac (11,37,155) 14.2% 0.55 %
2030 11.43 Lac (11,42,650) 14.75% 0.55 %
2031 11.47 Lac (11,47,324) 15.22% 0.47 %
2032 11.51 Lac (11,51,392) 15.63% 0.41 %
2033 11.55 Lac (11,55,460) 16.04% 0.41 %
2034 11.60 Lac (11,59,528) 16.45% 0.41 %
2035 11.64 Lac (11,63,631) 16.86% 0.41 %
2036 11.68 Lac (11,67,699) 17.27% 0.41 %

Projected estimates indicate that Moga District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 11.68 Lac (11,67,699), with a male population of 6.10 Lac (6,10,371) and a female population of 5.57 Lac (5,57,313). This reflects a total growth of 17.27% from Moga District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.5%.

Moga Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Moga is 9.96 Lac (9,95,746).

The estimated population of Moga in 2024 is approximately 11.08 Lac (11,07,610).

Sikh constitute 82.24% of Moga population, amounting to approximately 8.19 Lac (8,18,921) people.

Hindu constitute 15.91% of Moga population, totaling around 1.58 Lac (1,58,414) people.

Sikh: 82.24%, Hindu: 15.91%, Muslim: 0.94%, Religion not stated: 0.48%, Christian: 0.33%, Jain: 0.04%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.04%, Buddhist: 0.02%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Moga is 3.63 Lac (36.5%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

In Moga, 2.27 Lac (22.82%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 7.69 Lac (77.18%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Moga is 70.68%, with male literacy at 74.44% and female literacy at 66.48%.

The sex ratio in Moga is 894 females for every 1000 males.

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