Villages In Rajpura Subdistrict (Tahsil)

Rajpura Population in 2025

In 2025, Rajpura Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.38 Lac (4,37,685), indicating a 11.94% increased from Rajpura's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.30 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.08 Lac.

Rajpura Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Rajpura Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.40 Lac (4,40,081), projecting a 12.55% increased from Rajpura's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 2.31 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.09 Lac.

Rajpura Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights

As per the 2011 Census, Rajpura Tehsil has a population of 3.91 Lac (3,91,011) with 2.07 Lac (2,06,801) males and 1.84 Lac (1,84,210) females.The sex ratio in Rajpura is 891, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Rajpura Tehsil is 45.78 k (45,782) which is 11.71% of Rajpura Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Rajpura Tehsil is 838 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Rajpura Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Patiala District in the state of PUNJAB in India.

3.91 Lac

Total Population

2.07 Lac

Male Population

1.84 Lac

Female Population

Rajpura Sikh Population

Sikh is the most popular religion in Rajpura Tehsil, with a total Sikh population of 2.16 Lac (2,16,166), accounting for 55.28% of the Rajpura Tehsil population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 1.15 Lac (1,14,545), and the Sikh female population is around 1.02 Lac (1,01,621).

Rajpura Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Rajpura Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.65 Lac (1,64,836), accounting for 42.16% of the Rajpura Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 86.93 k (86,930), and the Hindu female population is around 77.91 k (77,906).

Rajpura Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Sikh2,16,16655.28%
Hindu1,64,83642.16%
Muslim8,4632.16%
Christian8700.22%
Religion not stated4150.11%
Other religions and persuasions1350.03%
Jain1020.03%
Buddhist240.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Rajpura Urban Population

The Urban population of Rajpura Tehsil is 1.08 Lac (1,07,677), with 56.41 k (56,411) being males and 51.27 k (51,266) being females, making up 27.54% of the Rajpura total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 909 females for every 1000 males.

Rajpura Rural Population

The Rural population of Rajpura Tehsil is 2.83 Lac (2,83,334), with 1.50 Lac (1,50,390) being males and 1.33 Lac (1,32,944) being females, making up 72.46% of the Rajpura total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 884 females for every 1000 males.

Rajpura Literacy Rate

Rajpura Tehsil has a literacy rate of 77.25% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Rajpura Tehsil is 82.63 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Rajpura Tehsil is 71.25 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Rajpura Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 85.24%, while in the rural regions of Rajpura Tehsil, it is around 74.18%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Rajpura

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 77.25 82.63 71.25
Urban Area 85.24 88.91 81.23
Rural Area 74.18 80.26 67.36

Literacy Rate by Religion in Rajpura

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Sikh 77.91 83.37 71.81
Hindu 76.88 82.17 71.02
Muslim 67.31 73.07 60.73
Christian 78.37 80.48 75.85

Rajpura Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Rajpura Tehsil is 88.57 k (88,570) with 46.75 k (46,750) males and 41.82 k (41,820) females, which is 22.65% of Rajpura Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 895 females for every 1000 males.

Rajpura Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes Population in Rajpura Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Rajpura Tehsil.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Rajpura

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 891
Urban Area 909
Rural Area 884

Sex Ratio by Religion in Rajpura

Religion Sex Ratio
Sikh 888
Hindu 897
Muslim 878
Christian 852

Rajpura Area & Households

The Total Area of Rajpura Tehsil is 723.38 Square KM, with a population density of 541 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Rajpura Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Rajpura Tehsil are 243.The Total Number of households in Rajpura Tehsil are 75.70 k(75,699).

Rajpura Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Rajpura Tehsil, there are about 1.30 Lac (1,29,736) workers, making up nearly 33.18% of the Rajpura Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.13 Lac (1,12,766) are male workers, and about 16.97 k (16,970) are female workers.

Rajpura - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2025 4.38 Lac (4,37,685) 11.94%
2026 4.40 Lac (4,40,081) 12.55% 0.61 %
2027 4.42 Lac (4,42,238) 13.1% 0.55 %
2028 4.44 Lac (4,44,382) 13.65% 0.55 %
2029 4.47 Lac (4,46,540) 14.2% 0.55 %
2030 4.49 Lac (4,48,698) 14.75% 0.55 %
2031 4.51 Lac (4,50,533) 15.22% 0.47 %
2032 4.52 Lac (4,52,131) 15.63% 0.41 %
2033 4.54 Lac (4,53,728) 16.04% 0.41 %
2034 4.55 Lac (4,55,325) 16.45% 0.41 %
2035 4.57 Lac (4,56,937) 16.86% 0.41 %
2036 4.59 Lac (4,58,534) 17.27% 0.41 %

Projected estimates indicate that Rajpura Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.59 Lac (4,58,534), with a male population of 2.40 Lac (2,40,009) and a female population of 2.19 Lac (2,18,512). This reflects a total growth of 17.27% from Rajpura Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.48%.

Rajpura Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Rajpura is 3.91 Lac (3,91,011).

Sikh constitute 55.28% of Rajpura population, amounting to approximately 2.16 Lac (2,16,166) people.

Hindu constitute 42.16% of Rajpura population, totaling around 1.65 Lac (1,64,836) people.

Sikh: 55.28%, Hindu: 42.16%, Muslim: 2.16%, Christian: 0.22%, Religion not stated: 0.11%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.03%, Jain: 0.03%, Buddhist: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Rajpura is 88.57 k (22.65%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

In Rajpura, 1.08 Lac (27.54%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 2.83 Lac (72.46%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Rajpura is 77.25%, with male literacy at 82.63% and female literacy at 71.25%.

The sex ratio in Rajpura is 891 females for every 1000 males.

Rajpura population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.48% up to 2036.