Nabha Population in 2025
In 2025, Nabha Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.10 Lac (3,10,329), indicating a 11.94% increased from Nabha's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.64 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.46 Lac.
Nabha Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Nabha Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.12 Lac (3,12,028), projecting a 12.55% increased from Nabha's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.65 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.47 Lac.
Nabha Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Nabha Tehsil has a population of 2.77 Lac (2,77,236) with 1.47 Lac (1,47,401) males and 1.30 Lac (1,29,835) females.The sex ratio in Nabha is 881, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nabha Tehsil is 29.18 k (29,178) which is 10.52% of Nabha Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nabha Tehsil is 818 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Nabha Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Patiala District in the state of PUNJAB in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Nabha Sikh Population
Sikh is the most popular religion in Nabha Tehsil, with a total Sikh population of 1.86 Lac (1,86,260), accounting for 67.18% of the Nabha Tehsil population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 98.76 k (98,764), and the Sikh female population is around 87.50 k (87,496).
Nabha Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Nabha Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 79.96 k (79,957), accounting for 28.84% of the Nabha Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 42.81 k (42,810), and the Hindu female population is around 37.15 k (37,147).
Nabha Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sikh | 1,86,260 | 67.18% |
| Hindu | 79,957 | 28.84% |
| Muslim | 9,825 | 3.54% |
| Christian | 395 | 0.14% |
| Jain | 321 | 0.12% |
| Religion not stated | 314 | 0.11% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 150 | 0.05% |
| Buddhist | 14 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationNabha Urban Population
The Urban population of Nabha Tehsil is 85.45 k (85,450), with 45.81 k (45,808) being males and 39.64 k (39,642) being females, making up 30.82% of the Nabha total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 866 females for every 1000 males.
Nabha Rural Population
The Rural population of Nabha Tehsil is 1.92 Lac (1,91,786), with 1.02 Lac (1,01,593) being males and 90.19 k (90,193) being females, making up 69.18% of the Nabha total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 888 females for every 1000 males.
Nabha Literacy Rate
Nabha Tehsil has a literacy rate of 75% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nabha Tehsil is 79.7 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nabha Tehsil is 69.72 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Nabha Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.22%, while in the rural regions of Nabha Tehsil, it is around 70.87%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nabha
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 75 | 79.7 | 69.72 |
| Urban Area | 84.22 | 87.76 | 80.16 |
| Rural Area | 70.87 | 76.03 | 65.11 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Nabha
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sikh | 73.54 | 78.47 | 68.05 |
| Hindu | 79.43 | 83.4 | 74.86 |
| Muslim | 66.46 | 72.22 | 60.08 |
| Christian | 79.45 | 83.25 | 74.69 |
Nabha Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Nabha Tehsil is 85.24 k (85,244) with 44.95 k (44,953) males and 40.29 k (40,291) females, which is 30.75% of Nabha Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 897 females for every 1000 males.
Nabha Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Nabha Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Nabha Tehsil.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nabha
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 881 |
| Urban Area | 866 |
| Rural Area | 888 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Nabha
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Sikh | 886 |
| Hindu | 868 |
| Muslim | 902 |
| Christian | 772 |
Nabha Area & Households
The Total Area of Nabha Tehsil is 628.41 Square KM, with a population density of 441 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Nabha Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Nabha Tehsil are 171.The Total Number of households in Nabha Tehsil are 54.22 k(54,224).
Nabha Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Nabha Tehsil, there are about 95.64 k (95,640) workers, making up nearly 34.5% of the Nabha Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 82.29 k (82,286) are male workers, and about 13.35 k (13,354) are female workers.
Nabha - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.10 Lac (3,10,329) | 11.94% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.12 Lac (3,12,028) | 12.55% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.14 Lac (3,13,558) | 13.1% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.15 Lac (3,15,078) | 13.65% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.17 Lac (3,16,607) | 14.2% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.18 Lac (3,18,137) | 14.75% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.19 Lac (3,19,439) | 15.22% | 0.47 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.21 Lac (3,20,571) | 15.63% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.22 Lac (3,21,704) | 16.04% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.23 Lac (3,22,836) | 16.45% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.24 Lac (3,23,979) | 16.86% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.25 Lac (3,25,112) | 17.27% | 0.41 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Nabha Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.25 Lac (3,25,112), with a male population of 1.71 Lac (1,71,071) and a female population of 1.54 Lac (1,54,012). This reflects a total growth of 17.27% from Nabha Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.48%.