Dera Bassi Population in 2025
In 2025, Dera Bassi Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.81 Lac (3,81,133), indicating a 11.94% increased from Dera Bassi's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.02 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.79 Lac.
Dera Bassi Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Dera Bassi Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.83 Lac (3,83,220), projecting a 12.55% increased from Dera Bassi's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 2.03 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.80 Lac.
Dera Bassi Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Dera Bassi Tehsil has a population of 3.40 Lac (3,40,490) with 1.82 Lac (1,81,826) males and 1.59 Lac (1,58,664) females.The sex ratio in Dera Bassi is 873, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Dera Bassi Tehsil is 42.19 k (42,193) which is 12.39% of Dera Bassi Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Dera Bassi Tehsil is 821 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Dera Bassi Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar District in the state of PUNJAB in India.
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Dera Bassi Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Dera Bassi Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.09 Lac (2,08,979), accounting for 61.38% of the Dera Bassi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.12 Lac (1,11,889), and the Hindu female population is around 97.09 k (97,090).
Dera Bassi Sikh Population
Sikh is the second most popular religion in Dera Bassi Tehsil, with a total Sikh population of 1.16 Lac (1,15,728), accounting for 33.99% of the Dera Bassi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 61.53 k (61,528), and the Sikh female population is around 54.20 k (54,200).
Dera Bassi Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,08,979 | 61.38% |
| Sikh | 1,15,728 | 33.99% |
| Muslim | 12,125 | 3.56% |
| Christian | 1,599 | 0.47% |
| Religion not stated | 1,322 | 0.39% |
| Jain | 496 | 0.15% |
| Buddhist | 124 | 0.04% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 117 | 0.03% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationDera Bassi Urban Population
The Urban population of Dera Bassi Tehsil is 1.71 Lac (1,71,130), with 90.86 k (90,864) being males and 80.27 k (80,266) being females, making up 50.26% of the Dera Bassi total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 884 females for every 1000 males.
Dera Bassi Rural Population
The Rural population of Dera Bassi Tehsil is 1.69 Lac (1,69,360), with 90.96 k (90,962) being males and 78.40 k (78,398) being females, making up 49.74% of the Dera Bassi total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 862 females for every 1000 males.
Dera Bassi Literacy Rate
Dera Bassi Tehsil has a literacy rate of 82.01% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Dera Bassi Tehsil is 86.64 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Dera Bassi Tehsil is 76.75 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Dera Bassi Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 86.76%, while in the rural regions of Dera Bassi Tehsil, it is around 77.23%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Dera Bassi
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 82.01 | 86.64 | 76.75 |
| Urban Area | 86.76 | 90.27 | 82.82 |
| Rural Area | 77.23 | 83.03 | 70.57 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Dera Bassi
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 82.12 | 86.87 | 76.68 |
| Sikh | 83.45 | 87.9 | 78.48 |
| Muslim | 65.83 | 71.12 | 59.64 |
| Christian | 77 | 77.29 | 76.7 |
Dera Bassi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Dera Bassi Tehsil is 66.54 k (66,543) with 35.18 k (35,180) males and 31.36 k (31,363) females, which is 19.54% of Dera Bassi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 892 females for every 1000 males.
Dera Bassi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Dera Bassi Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Dera Bassi Tehsil.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Dera Bassi
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 873 |
| Urban Area | 884 |
| Rural Area | 862 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Dera Bassi
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 868 |
| Sikh | 881 |
| Muslim | 862 |
| Christian | 943 |
Dera Bassi Area & Households
The Total Area of Dera Bassi Tehsil is 388.62 Square KM, with a population density of 876 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Dera Bassi Tehsil are 7 and the Total Number of Villages in Dera Bassi Tehsil are 150.The Total Number of households in Dera Bassi Tehsil are 68.05 k(68,048).
Dera Bassi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Dera Bassi Tehsil, there are about 1.22 Lac (1,21,778) workers, making up nearly 35.77% of the Dera Bassi Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 98.14 k (98,141) are male workers, and about 23.64 k (23,637) are female workers.
Dera Bassi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.81 Lac (3,81,133) | 11.94% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.83 Lac (3,83,220) | 12.55% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.85 Lac (3,85,099) | 13.1% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.87 Lac (3,86,965) | 13.65% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.89 Lac (3,88,844) | 14.2% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.91 Lac (3,90,723) | 14.75% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.92 Lac (3,92,322) | 15.22% | 0.47 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.94 Lac (3,93,713) | 15.63% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.95 Lac (3,95,104) | 16.04% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.96 Lac (3,96,495) | 16.45% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.98 Lac (3,97,898) | 16.86% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.99 Lac (3,99,289) | 17.27% | 0.41 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Dera Bassi Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.99 Lac (3,99,289), with a male population of 2.11 Lac (2,11,023) and a female population of 1.88 Lac (1,88,209). This reflects a total growth of 17.27% from Dera Bassi Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.48%.