Nangal Population
As per the 2011 Census, Nangal Tehsil has a population of 1.34 Lac (1,33,585) with 68.60 k (68,598) males and 64.99 k (64,987) females.The sex ratio in Nangal is 948, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nangal Tehsil is 13.95 k (13,950) which is 10.44% of Nangal Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nangal Tehsil is 879 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Nangal Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Rupnagar District in the state of PUNJAB in India.
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Nangal Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Nangal Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.49 Lac (1,48,593), indicating a 11.23% increased from Nangal's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 75.89 k, and the estimated female population is 72.73 k.
Nangal Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Nangal Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.50 Lac (1,49,531), projecting a 11.94% increased from Nangal's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 76.34 k, and the estimated female population is 73.22 k.
Nangal Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Nangal Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.06 Lac (1,06,415), accounting for 79.66% of the Nangal Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 54.74 k (54,736), and the Hindu female population is around 51.68 k (51,679).
Nangal Sikh Population
Sikh is the second most popular religion in Nangal Tehsil, with a total Sikh population of 24.57 k (24,570), accounting for 18.39% of the Nangal Tehsil population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 12.53 k (12,530), and the Sikh female population is around 12.04 k (12,040).
Nangal Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,06,415 | 79.66% |
| Sikh | 24,570 | 18.39% |
| Muslim | 2,029 | 1.52% |
| Religion not stated | 262 | 0.2% |
| Christian | 247 | 0.18% |
| Buddhist | 33 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 26 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 3 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationNangal Urban Population
The Urban population of Nangal Tehsil is 48.50 k (48,497), with 25.32 k (25,317) being males and 23.18 k (23,180) being females, making up 36.3% of the Nangal total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 916 females for every 1000 males.
Nangal Rural Population
The Rural population of Nangal Tehsil is 85.09 k (85,088), with 43.28 k (43,281) being males and 41.81 k (41,807) being females, making up 63.7% of the Nangal total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 966 females for every 1000 males.
Nangal Literacy Rate
Nangal Tehsil has a literacy rate of 85.14% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nangal Tehsil is 90.49 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nangal Tehsil is 79.55 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Nangal Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.91%, while in the rural regions of Nangal Tehsil, it is around 82.34%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nangal
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 85.14 | 90.49 | 79.55 |
| Urban Area | 89.91 | 93.16 | 86.38 |
| Rural Area | 82.34 | 88.87 | 75.66 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Nangal
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 85.35 | 90.65 | 79.78 |
| Sikh | 85.11 | 90.76 | 79.3 |
| Muslim | 73.41 | 78.22 | 68.13 |
| Religion not stated | 82.51 | 88 | 78.05 |
Nangal Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Nangal Tehsil is 28.02 k (28,020) with 14.44 k (14,441) males and 13.58 k (13,579) females, which is 20.98% of Nangal Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 941 females for every 1000 males.
Nangal Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Nangal Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Nangal Tehsil.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nangal
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 948 |
| Urban Area | 916 |
| Rural Area | 966 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Nangal
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 945 |
| Sikh | 961 |
| Muslim | 929 |
| Religion not stated | 1131 |
Nangal Area & Households
The Total Area of Nangal Tehsil is 242.7 Square KM, with a population density of 550 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Nangal Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Nangal Tehsil are 59.The Total Number of households in Nangal Tehsil are 27.75 k(27,754).
Nangal Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Nangal Tehsil, there are about 44.86 k (44,860) workers, making up nearly 33.58% of the Nangal Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 34.62 k (34,622) are male workers, and about 10.24 k (10,238) are female workers.
Nangal - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.49 Lac (1,48,593) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.50 Lac (1,49,531) | 11.94% | 0.71 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.50 Lac (1,50,349) | 12.55% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.51 Lac (1,51,087) | 13.1% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.52 Lac (1,51,819) | 13.65% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.53 Lac (1,52,556) | 14.2% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.53 Lac (1,53,293) | 14.75% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.54 Lac (1,53,921) | 15.22% | 0.47 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.54 Lac (1,54,466) | 15.63% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.55 Lac (1,55,012) | 16.04% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.56 Lac (1,55,558) | 16.45% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.56 Lac (1,56,108) | 16.86% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.57 Lac (1,56,654) | 17.27% | 0.41 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Nangal Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.57 Lac (1,56,654), with a male population of 79.61 k (79,614) and a female population of 77.09 k (77,089). This reflects a total growth of 17.27% from Nangal Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.5%.