Villages In Rup Nagar Subdistrict (Tahsil)

Rup Nagar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Rup Nagar Tehsil has a population of 1.81 Lac (1,81,256) with 95.80 k (95,797) males and 85.46 k (85,459) females.The sex ratio in Rup Nagar is 893, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Rup Nagar Tehsil is 19.23 k (19,233) which is 10.61% of Rup Nagar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Rup Nagar Tehsil is 855 females for every 1000 males.

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

1.81 Lac

Toatl Population

95.80 k

Male Population

85.46 k

Female Population

Rup Nagar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Rup Nagar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.02 Lac (2,01,619), indicating a 11.23% increased from Rup Nagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.06 Lac, and the estimated female population is 95.64 k.

Rup Nagar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Rup Nagar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.03 Lac (2,02,892), projecting a 11.94% increased from Rup Nagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.07 Lac, and the estimated female population is 96.28 k.

Rup Nagar Sikh Population

Sikh is the most popular religion in Rup Nagar Tehsil, with a total Sikh population of 1.12 Lac (1,11,841), accounting for 61.7% of the Rup Nagar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 58.84 k (58,842), and the Sikh female population is around 53.00 k (52,999).

Rup Nagar Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Rup Nagar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 61.88 k (61,878), accounting for 34.14% of the Rup Nagar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 32.94 k (32,941), and the Hindu female population is around 28.94 k (28,937).

Rup Nagar Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Sikh1,11,84161.7%
Hindu61,87834.14%
Muslim5,6943.14%
Christian9390.52%
Jain5930.33%
Religion not stated2190.12%
Other religions and persuasions620.03%
Buddhist300.02%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Rup Nagar Urban Population

The Urban population of Rup Nagar Tehsil is 75.09 k (75,086), with 39.63 k (39,628) being males and 35.46 k (35,458) being females, making up 41.43% of the Rup Nagar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 895 females for every 1000 males.

Rup Nagar Rural Population

The Rural population of Rup Nagar Tehsil is 1.06 Lac (1,06,170), with 56.17 k (56,169) being males and 50.00 k (50,001) being females, making up 58.57% of the Rup Nagar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 891 females for every 1000 males.

Rup Nagar Literacy Rate

Rup Nagar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 83.74% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Rup Nagar Tehsil is 88.15 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Rup Nagar Tehsil is 78.81 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Rup Nagar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 86.61%, while in the rural regions of Rup Nagar Tehsil, it is around 81.69%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Rup Nagar

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 83.74 88.15 78.81
Urban Area 86.61 90.1 82.72
Rural Area 81.69 86.76 76.03

Literacy Rate by Religion in Rup Nagar

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Sikh 85.96 90.25 81.23
Hindu 82.09 86.61 76.93
Muslim 54.41 61.43 46.39
Christian 80.46 83.5 77.4

Rup Nagar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Rup Nagar Tehsil is 47.66 k (47,655) with 25.04 k (25,039) males and 22.62 k (22,616) females, which is 26.29% of Rup Nagar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 904 females for every 1000 males.

Rup Nagar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

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

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Rup Nagar

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 893
Urban Area 895
Rural Area 891

Sex Ratio by Religion in Rup Nagar

Religion Sex Ratio
Sikh 901
Hindu 879
Muslim 861
Christian 990

Rup Nagar Area & Households

The Total Area of Rup Nagar Tehsil is 351.78 Square KM, with a population density of 515 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Rup Nagar Tehsil are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Rup Nagar Tehsil are 171.The Total Number of households in Rup Nagar Tehsil are 36.65 k(36,647).

Rup Nagar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Rup Nagar Tehsil, there are about 59.51 k (59,508) workers, making up nearly 32.83% of the Rup Nagar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 49.48 k (49,481) are male workers, and about 10.03 k (10,027) are female workers.

Rup Nagar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.02 Lac (2,01,619) 11.23%
2025 2.03 Lac (2,02,892) 11.94% 0.71 %
2026 2.04 Lac (2,04,003) 12.55% 0.61 %
2027 2.05 Lac (2,05,003) 13.1% 0.55 %
2028 2.06 Lac (2,05,997) 13.65% 0.55 %
2029 2.07 Lac (2,06,997) 14.2% 0.55 %
2030 2.08 Lac (2,07,997) 14.75% 0.55 %
2031 2.09 Lac (2,08,848) 15.22% 0.47 %
2032 2.10 Lac (2,09,589) 15.63% 0.41 %
2033 2.10 Lac (2,10,329) 16.04% 0.41 %
2034 2.11 Lac (2,11,070) 16.45% 0.41 %
2035 2.12 Lac (2,11,817) 16.86% 0.41 %
2036 2.13 Lac (2,12,557) 17.27% 0.41 %

Projected estimates indicate that Rup Nagar Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.13 Lac (2,12,557), with a male population of 1.11 Lac (1,11,180) and a female population of 1.01 Lac (1,01,373). This reflects a total growth of 17.27% from Rup Nagar Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.5%.

Rup Nagar Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Rup Nagar is 1.81 Lac (1,81,256).

The estimated population of Rup Nagar in 2024 is approximately 2.02 Lac (2,01,619).

Sikh constitute 61.7% of Rup Nagar population, amounting to approximately 1.12 Lac (1,11,841) people.

Hindu constitute 34.14% of Rup Nagar population, totaling around 61.88 k (61,878) people.

Sikh: 61.7%, Hindu: 34.14%, Muslim: 3.14%, Christian: 0.52%, Jain: 0.33%, Religion not stated: 0.12%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.03%, Buddhist: 0.02%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Rup Nagar is 47.66 k (26.29%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

In Rup Nagar, 75.09 k (41.43%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.06 Lac (58.57%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Rup Nagar is 83.74%, with male literacy at 88.15% and female literacy at 78.81%.

The sex ratio in Rup Nagar is 893 females for every 1000 males.

Rup Nagar population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.5% up to 2036.