Patiala Population
As per the 2011 Census, Patiala District has a population of 18.96 Lac (18,95,686) with 10.03 Lac (10,02,522) males and 8.93 Lac (8,93,164) females.The sex ratio in Patiala is 891, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Patiala District is 2.13 Lac (2,12,892) which is 11.23% of Patiala District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Patiala District is 837 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Patiala District is listed as part of PUNJAB State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Patiala Population Census 2011
- Patiala Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Patiala Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Patiala District current estimated population is projected to be 21.09 Lac (21,08,651), indicating a 11.23% increased from Patiala's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 11.09 Lac, and the estimated female population is 10.00 Lac.
Patiala Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Patiala District estimated population is projected to be 21.22 Lac (21,21,965), projecting a 11.94% increased from Patiala's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 11.16 Lac, and the estimated female population is 10.06 Lac.
Patiala Sikh Population
Sikh is the most popular religion in Patiala District, with a total Sikh population of 10.60 Lac (10,59,944), accounting for 55.91% of the Patiala District population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 5.58 Lac (5,58,055), and the Sikh female population is around 5.02 Lac (5,01,889).
Patiala Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Patiala District, with a total Hindu population of 7.83 Lac (7,83,306), accounting for 41.32% of the Patiala District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 4.17 Lac (4,16,679), and the Hindu female population is around 3.67 Lac (3,66,627).
Patiala Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sikh | 10,59,944 | 55.91% |
| Hindu | 7,83,306 | 41.32% |
| Muslim | 40,043 | 2.11% |
| Christian | 5,683 | 0.3% |
| Religion not stated | 3,141 | 0.17% |
| Jain | 1,914 | 0.1% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1,410 | 0.07% |
| Buddhist | 245 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationPatiala Urban Population
The Urban population of Patiala District is 7.63 Lac (7,63,280), with 4.04 Lac (4,03,722) being males and 3.60 Lac (3,59,558) being females, making up 40.26% of the Patiala total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 891 females for every 1000 males.
Patiala Rural Population
The Rural population of Patiala District is 11.32 Lac (11,32,406), with 5.99 Lac (5,98,800) being males and 5.34 Lac (5,33,606) being females, making up 59.74% of the Patiala total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 892 females for every 1000 males.
Patiala Literacy Rate
Patiala District has a literacy rate of 75.28% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Patiala District is 80.2 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Patiala District is 69.8 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Patiala District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.39%, while in the rural regions of Patiala District, it is around 69.03%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Patiala
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 75.28 | 80.2 | 69.8 |
| Urban Area | 84.39 | 87.88 | 80.48 |
| Rural Area | 69.03 | 74.91 | 62.49 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Patiala
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sikh | 75.65 | 80.45 | 70.37 |
| Hindu | 75.25 | 80.33 | 69.48 |
| Muslim | 64.87 | 70.2 | 58.8 |
| Christian | 76.52 | 79.94 | 72.67 |
Patiala Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Patiala District is 4.65 Lac (4,65,359) with 2.45 Lac (2,44,503) males and 2.21 Lac (2,20,856) females, which is 24.55% of Patiala District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 904 females for every 1000 males.
Patiala Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Patiala District is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Patiala District.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Patiala
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 891 |
| Urban Area | 891 |
| Rural Area | 892 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Patiala
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Sikh | 900 |
| Hindu | 880 |
| Muslim | 879 |
| Christian | 889 |
Patiala Area & Households
The Total Area of Patiala District is 3,325 Square KM, with a population density of 570 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Patiala District are 12 and the Total Number of Villages in Patiala District are 912.The Total Number of households in Patiala District are 3.72 Lac(3,72,293).
Patiala Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Patiala District, there are about 6.60 Lac (6,60,267) workers, making up nearly 34.83% of the Patiala District total population. Out of these, around 5.50 Lac (5,49,661) are male workers, and about 1.11 Lac (1,10,606) are female workers.
Patiala - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Patiala district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 4,82,517, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 18,95,686 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1961. The growth rate of 39.63% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 25.83%.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.
Patiala District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 4,82,517 to 18,95,686.
- The year 1961 stands out with a growth rate of 39.63%.
- 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 | 4.83 Lac | N.A | N.A | 2.68 Lac | 2.15 Lac |
| 1961 | 6.74 Lac | 1.91 Lac | 39.62824108 | 3.68 Lac | 3.05 Lac |
| 1971 | 8.55 Lac | 1.81 Lac | 26.90974129 | 4.62 Lac | 3.93 Lac |
| 1981 | 11.12 Lac | 2.57 Lac | 30.09710782 | 5.95 Lac | 5.18 Lac |
| 1991 | 13.44 Lac | 2.31 Lac | 20.77990377 | 7.13 Lac | 6.30 Lac |
| 2001 | 15.85 Lac | 2.41 Lac | 17.95756957 | 8.45 Lac | 7.40 Lac |
| 2011 | 18.96 Lac | 3.11 Lac | 19.61824354 | 10.03 Lac | 8.93 Lac |
Patiala - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21.09 Lac (21,08,651) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 21.22 Lac (21,21,965) | 11.94% | 0.71 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 21.34 Lac (21,33,581) | 12.55% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 21.44 Lac (21,44,043) | 13.1% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 21.54 Lac (21,54,436) | 13.65% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 21.65 Lac (21,64,898) | 14.2% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 21.75 Lac (21,75,359) | 14.75% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 21.84 Lac (21,84,258) | 15.22% | 0.47 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 21.92 Lac (21,92,002) | 15.63% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 22.00 Lac (21,99,746) | 16.04% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 22.07 Lac (22,07,490) | 16.45% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 22.15 Lac (22,15,302) | 16.86% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 22.23 Lac (22,23,047) | 17.27% | 0.41 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Patiala District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 22.23 Lac (22,23,047), with a male population of 11.64 Lac (11,63,503) and a female population of 10.59 Lac (10,59,481). This reflects a total growth of 17.27% from Patiala District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.5%.