Malout Population
As per the 2011 Census, Malout Tehsil has a population of 3.48 Lac (3,48,165) with 1.84 Lac (1,83,585) males and 1.65 Lac (1,64,580) females.The sex ratio in Malout is 897, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Malout Tehsil is 40.57 k (40,570) which is 11.65% of Malout Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Malout Tehsil is 840 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Malout Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Muktsar District in the state of PUNJAB in India.
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Malout Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Malout Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.87 Lac (3,87,279), indicating a 11.23% increased from Malout's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.03 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.84 Lac.
Malout Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Malout Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.90 Lac (3,89,724), projecting a 11.94% increased from Malout's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.04 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.85 Lac.
Malout Sikh Population
Sikh is the most popular religion in Malout Tehsil, with a total Sikh population of 2.27 Lac (2,27,136), accounting for 65.24% of the Malout Tehsil population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 1.20 Lac (1,19,685), and the Sikh female population is around 1.07 Lac (1,07,451).
Malout Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Malout Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.18 Lac (1,18,243), accounting for 33.96% of the Malout Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 62.38 k (62,379), and the Hindu female population is around 55.86 k (55,864).
Malout Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sikh | 2,27,136 | 65.24% |
| Hindu | 1,18,243 | 33.96% |
| Muslim | 1,470 | 0.42% |
| Christian | 655 | 0.19% |
| Religion not stated | 335 | 0.1% |
| Jain | 206 | 0.06% |
| Buddhist | 81 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 39 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationMalout Urban Population
The Urban population of Malout Tehsil is 81.41 k (81,406), with 43.24 k (43,244) being males and 38.16 k (38,162) being females, making up 23.38% of the Malout total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 883 females for every 1000 males.
Malout Rural Population
The Rural population of Malout Tehsil is 2.67 Lac (2,66,759), with 1.40 Lac (1,40,341) being males and 1.26 Lac (1,26,418) being females, making up 76.62% of the Malout total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 901 females for every 1000 males.
Malout Literacy Rate
Malout Tehsil has a literacy rate of 65.42% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Malout Tehsil is 71.87 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Malout Tehsil is 58.28 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Malout Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 77.18%, while in the rural regions of Malout Tehsil, it is around 61.84%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Malout
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 65.42 | 71.87 | 58.28 |
| Urban Area | 77.18 | 82.43 | 71.28 |
| Rural Area | 61.84 | 68.63 | 54.37 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Malout
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sikh | 64.16 | 70.61 | 57.04 |
| Hindu | 67.94 | 74.43 | 60.75 |
| Muslim | 55.58 | 60.5 | 49.92 |
| Christian | 71.25 | 76.66 | 64.59 |
Malout Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Malout Tehsil is 1.55 Lac (1,55,391) with 81.61 k (81,612) males and 73.78 k (73,779) females, which is 44.63% of Malout Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 905 females for every 1000 males.
Malout Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Malout Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Malout Tehsil.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Malout
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 897 |
| Urban Area | 883 |
| Rural Area | 901 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Malout
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Sikh | 898 |
| Hindu | 896 |
| Muslim | 864 |
| Christian | 846 |
Malout Area & Households
The Total Area of Malout Tehsil is 1,054.63 Square KM, with a population density of 330 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Malout Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Malout Tehsil are 91.The Total Number of households in Malout Tehsil are 66.99 k(66,991).
Malout Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Malout Tehsil, there are about 1.32 Lac (1,32,234) workers, making up nearly 37.98% of the Malout Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.06 Lac (1,05,939) are male workers, and about 26.30 k (26,295) are female workers.
Malout - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.87 Lac (3,87,279) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.90 Lac (3,89,724) | 11.94% | 0.71 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.92 Lac (3,91,858) | 12.55% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.94 Lac (3,93,779) | 13.1% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.96 Lac (3,95,688) | 13.65% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.98 Lac (3,97,609) | 14.2% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.00 Lac (3,99,531) | 14.75% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.01 Lac (4,01,165) | 15.22% | 0.47 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.03 Lac (4,02,587) | 15.63% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.04 Lac (4,04,010) | 16.04% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.05 Lac (4,05,432) | 16.45% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.07 Lac (4,06,867) | 16.86% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.08 Lac (4,08,289) | 17.27% | 0.41 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Malout Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.08 Lac (4,08,289), with a male population of 2.13 Lac (2,13,065) and a female population of 1.95 Lac (1,95,227). This reflects a total growth of 17.27% from Malout Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.5%.