Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Muktsar District

Muktsar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Muktsar District has a population of 9.02 Lac (9,01,896) with 4.76 Lac (4,75,622) males and 4.26 Lac (4,26,274) females.The sex ratio in Muktsar is 897, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Muktsar District is 1.04 Lac (1,04,419) which is 11.58% of Muktsar District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Muktsar District is 832 females for every 1000 males.

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

9.02 Lac

Toatl Population

4.76 Lac

Male Population

4.26 Lac

Female Population

More on This Page!
  1. Muktsar Population Census 2011
  2. Muktsar Population 2024
  3. Hindu Population
  4. Muslim Population
  5. All Religion Population
  6. Urban Population
  7. Rural Population
  8. Literacy Rate
  9. Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
  10. Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
  11. Sex Ratio
  12. Historical Census 1901 to 2011
  13. Population Projections Up to 2036

Muktsar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Muktsar District current estimated population is projected to be 10.03 Lac (10,03,217), indicating a 11.23% increased from Muktsar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 5.26 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.77 Lac.

Muktsar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Muktsar District estimated population is projected to be 10.10 Lac (10,09,551), projecting a 11.94% increased from Muktsar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 5.29 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.80 Lac.

Muktsar Sikh Population

Sikh is the most popular religion in Muktsar District, with a total Sikh population of 6.39 Lac (6,38,625), accounting for 70.81% of the Muktsar District population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 3.36 Lac (3,36,438), and the Sikh female population is around 3.02 Lac (3,02,187).

Muktsar Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Muktsar District, with a total Hindu population of 2.55 Lac (2,54,920), accounting for 28.26% of the Muktsar District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.35 Lac (1,34,687), and the Hindu female population is around 1.20 Lac (1,20,233).

Muktsar Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Sikh6,38,62570.81%
Hindu2,54,92028.26%
Muslim4,3330.48%
Christian1,6810.19%
Religion not stated9200.1%
Jain7440.08%
Other religions and persuasions4330.05%
Buddhist2400.03%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Muktsar Urban Population

The Urban population of Muktsar District is 2.52 Lac (2,52,191), with 1.33 Lac (1,33,420) being males and 1.19 Lac (1,18,771) being females, making up 27.96% of the Muktsar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 891 females for every 1000 males.

Muktsar Rural Population

The Rural population of Muktsar District is 6.50 Lac (6,49,705), with 3.42 Lac (3,42,202) being males and 3.08 Lac (3,07,503) being females, making up 72.04% of the Muktsar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 899 females for every 1000 males.

Muktsar Literacy Rate

Muktsar District has a literacy rate of 65.81% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Muktsar District is 71.76 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Muktsar District is 59.24 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Muktsar District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 76.31%, while in the rural regions of Muktsar District, it is around 61.75%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Muktsar

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 65.81 71.76 59.24
Urban Area 76.31 81.53 70.51
Rural Area 61.75 67.97 54.9

Literacy Rate by Religion in Muktsar

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Sikh 63.47 69.42 56.91
Hindu 71.92 77.86 65.3
Muslim 56 60.94 50.09
Christian 71.36 77.19 64.84

Muktsar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Muktsar District is 3.82 Lac (3,81,554) with 2.00 Lac (2,00,473) males and 1.81 Lac (1,81,081) females, which is 42.31% of Muktsar District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 904 females for every 1000 males.

Muktsar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

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

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Muktsar

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 897
Urban Area 891
Rural Area 899

Sex Ratio by Religion in Muktsar

Religion Sex Ratio
Sikh 899
Hindu 893
Muslim 834
Christian 896

Muktsar Area & Households

The Total Area of Muktsar District is 2,593 Square KM, with a population density of 348 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Muktsar District are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Muktsar District are 234.The Total Number of households in Muktsar District are 1.74 Lac(1,74,360).

Muktsar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Muktsar District, there are about 3.35 Lac (3,35,326) workers, making up nearly 37.18% of the Muktsar District total population. Out of these, around 2.73 Lac (2,72,699) are male workers, and about 62.63 k (62,627) are female workers.

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

Diving deeper into local demographics, Muktsar district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 2,66,498, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 9,01,896 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1961. The growth rate of 43.63% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 22.93%.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.

Muktsar District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 2,66,498 to 9,01,896.
  • The year 1961 stands out with a growth rate of 43.63%.
  • 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 2.66 Lac N.A N.A 1.43 Lac 1.23 Lac
1961 3.83 Lac 1.16 Lac 43.63184714 2.07 Lac 1.75 Lac
1971 4.31 Lac 48.22 k 12.59613978 2.31 Lac 2.00 Lac
1981 5.47 Lac 1.16 Lac 27.00822059 2.90 Lac 2.57 Lac
1991 6.54 Lac 1.07 Lac 19.55447082 3.48 Lac 3.06 Lac
2001 7.77 Lac 1.23 Lac 18.80388244 4.11 Lac 3.66 Lac
2011 9.02 Lac 1.24 Lac 16.00052991 4.76 Lac 4.26 Lac

Historical Population of Muktsar by Census Year 1901-2011

Muktsar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 10.03 Lac (10,03,217) 11.23% ↑
2025 10.10 Lac (10,09,551) 11.94% 0.71 % ↑
2026 10.15 Lac (10,15,078) 12.55% 0.61 % ↑
2027 10.20 Lac (10,20,055) 13.1% 0.55 % ↑
2028 10.25 Lac (10,25,000) 13.65% 0.55 % ↑
2029 10.30 Lac (10,29,977) 14.2% 0.55 % ↑
2030 10.35 Lac (10,34,954) 14.75% 0.55 % ↑
2031 10.39 Lac (10,39,188) 15.22% 0.47 % ↑
2032 10.43 Lac (10,42,872) 15.63% 0.41 % ↑
2033 10.47 Lac (10,46,557) 16.04% 0.41 % ↑
2034 10.50 Lac (10,50,241) 16.45% 0.41 % ↑
2035 10.54 Lac (10,53,958) 16.86% 0.41 % ↑
2036 10.58 Lac (10,57,642) 17.27% 0.41 % ↑

Projected estimates indicate that Muktsar District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 10.58 Lac (10,57,642), with a male population of 5.52 Lac (5,51,996) and a female population of 5.06 Lac (5,05,651). This reflects a total growth of 17.27% from Muktsar District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.69%.