Faridkot Population in 2025
In 2025, Faridkot Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 5.11 Lac (5,11,078), indicating a 11.94% increased from Faridkot's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.69 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.42 Lac.
Faridkot Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Faridkot Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 5.14 Lac (5,13,876), projecting a 12.55% increased from Faridkot's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 2.70 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.43 Lac.
Faridkot Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Faridkot Tehsil has a population of 4.57 Lac (4,56,578) with 2.42 Lac (2,41,764) males and 2.15 Lac (2,14,814) females.The sex ratio in Faridkot is 889, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Faridkot Tehsil is 51.55 k (51,550) which is 11.29% of Faridkot Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Faridkot Tehsil is 849 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Faridkot Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Faridkot District in the state of PUNJAB in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Faridkot Sikh Population
Sikh is the most popular religion in Faridkot Tehsil, with a total Sikh population of 3.40 Lac (3,40,362), accounting for 74.55% of the Faridkot Tehsil population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 1.79 Lac (1,78,932), and the Sikh female population is around 1.61 Lac (1,61,430).
Faridkot Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Faridkot Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.12 Lac (1,11,548), accounting for 24.43% of the Faridkot Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 60.27 k (60,271), and the Hindu female population is around 51.28 k (51,277).
Faridkot Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sikh | 3,40,362 | 74.55% |
| Hindu | 1,11,548 | 24.43% |
| Muslim | 1,860 | 0.41% |
| Christian | 1,124 | 0.25% |
| Jain | 882 | 0.19% |
| Religion not stated | 597 | 0.13% |
| Buddhist | 148 | 0.03% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 57 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationFaridkot Urban Population
The Urban population of Faridkot Tehsil is 1.80 Lac (1,79,674), with 96.01 k (96,009) being males and 83.67 k (83,665) being females, making up 39.35% of the Faridkot total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 872 females for every 1000 males.
Faridkot Rural Population
The Rural population of Faridkot Tehsil is 2.77 Lac (2,76,904), with 1.46 Lac (1,45,755) being males and 1.31 Lac (1,31,149) being females, making up 60.65% of the Faridkot total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 900 females for every 1000 males.
Faridkot Literacy Rate
Faridkot Tehsil has a literacy rate of 70.38% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Faridkot Tehsil is 75.28 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Faridkot Tehsil is 64.9 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Faridkot Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 79.39%, while in the rural regions of Faridkot Tehsil, it is around 64.53%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Faridkot
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 70.38 | 75.28 | 64.9 |
| Urban Area | 79.39 | 83.89 | 74.25 |
| Rural Area | 64.53 | 69.6 | 58.94 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Faridkot
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sikh | 67.41 | 72.25 | 62.09 |
| Hindu | 79.45 | 84.25 | 73.81 |
| Muslim | 63.3 | 68.47 | 56.33 |
| Christian | 72.25 | 78.14 | 65.3 |
Faridkot Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Faridkot Tehsil is 1.75 Lac (1,75,435) with 92.42 k (92,415) males and 83.02 k (83,020) females, which is 38.42% of Faridkot Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 899 females for every 1000 males.
Faridkot Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Faridkot Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Faridkot Tehsil.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Faridkot
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 889 |
| Urban Area | 872 |
| Rural Area | 900 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Faridkot
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Sikh | 903 |
| Hindu | 851 |
| Muslim | 764 |
| Christian | 825 |
Faridkot Area & Households
The Total Area of Faridkot Tehsil is 1,053.48 Square KM, with a population density of 433 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Faridkot Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Faridkot Tehsil are 130.The Total Number of households in Faridkot Tehsil are 89.91 k(89,912).
Faridkot Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Faridkot Tehsil, there are about 1.65 Lac (1,65,209) workers, making up nearly 36.18% of the Faridkot Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.37 Lac (1,36,577) are male workers, and about 28.63 k (28,632) are female workers.
Faridkot - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.11 Lac (5,11,078) | 11.94% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 5.14 Lac (5,13,876) | 12.55% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 5.16 Lac (5,16,395) | 13.1% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 5.19 Lac (5,18,899) | 13.65% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 5.21 Lac (5,21,418) | 14.2% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 5.24 Lac (5,23,938) | 14.75% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 5.26 Lac (5,26,081) | 15.22% | 0.47 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 5.28 Lac (5,27,946) | 15.63% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 5.30 Lac (5,29,812) | 16.04% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 5.32 Lac (5,31,677) | 16.45% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 5.34 Lac (5,33,558) | 16.86% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 5.35 Lac (5,35,424) | 17.27% | 0.41 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Faridkot Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.35 Lac (5,35,424), with a male population of 2.81 Lac (2,80,586) and a female population of 2.55 Lac (2,54,815). This reflects a total growth of 17.27% from Faridkot Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.48%.