Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Sangrur District

Sangrur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Sangrur District has a population of 16.55 Lac (16,55,169) with 8.78 Lac (8,78,029) males and 7.77 Lac (7,77,140) females.The sex ratio in Sangrur is 886, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sangrur District is 1.81 Lac (1,81,334) which is 10.96% of Sangrur District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sangrur District is 841 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Sangrur District is listed as part of PUNJAB State in INDIA.

16.55 Lac

Toatl Population

8.78 Lac

Male Population

7.77 Lac

Female Population

More on This Page!
  1. Sangrur Population Census 2011
  2. Sangrur Population 2024
  3. Hindu Population
  4. Muslim Population
  5. All Religion Population
  6. Urban Population
  7. Rural Population
  8. Literacy Rate
  9. Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
  10. Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
  11. Sex Ratio
  12. Historical Census 1901 to 2011
  13. Population Projections Up to 2036

Sangrur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Sangrur District current estimated population is projected to be 18.41 Lac (18,41,114), indicating a 11.23% increased from Sangrur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 9.71 Lac, and the estimated female population is 8.70 Lac.

Sangrur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Sangrur District estimated population is projected to be 18.53 Lac (18,52,739), projecting a 11.94% increased from Sangrur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 9.77 Lac, and the estimated female population is 8.76 Lac.

Sangrur Sikh Population

Sikh is the most popular religion in Sangrur District, with a total Sikh population of 10.77 Lac (10,77,438), accounting for 65.1% of the Sangrur District population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 5.72 Lac (5,71,836), and the Sikh female population is around 5.06 Lac (5,05,602).

Sangrur Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Sangrur District, with a total Hindu population of 3.89 Lac (3,89,410), accounting for 23.53% of the Sangrur District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.08 Lac (2,07,563), and the Hindu female population is around 1.82 Lac (1,81,847).

Sangrur Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Sikh10,77,43865.1%
Hindu3,89,41023.53%
Muslim1,79,11610.82%
Jain3,2220.19%
Christian2,4060.15%
Religion not stated2,2710.14%
Other religions and persuasions1,0380.06%
Buddhist2680.02%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Sangrur Urban Population

The Urban population of Sangrur District is 5.16 Lac (5,15,965), with 2.73 Lac (2,73,376) being males and 2.43 Lac (2,42,589) being females, making up 31.17% of the Sangrur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 888 females for every 1000 males.

Sangrur Rural Population

The Rural population of Sangrur District is 11.39 Lac (11,39,204), with 6.05 Lac (6,04,653) being males and 5.35 Lac (5,34,551) being females, making up 68.83% of the Sangrur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 885 females for every 1000 males.

Sangrur Literacy Rate

Sangrur District has a literacy rate of 67.99% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sangrur District is 73.18 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sangrur District is 62.17 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Sangrur District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 75.11%, while in the rural regions of Sangrur District, it is around 64.79%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sangrur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 67.99 73.18 62.17
Urban Area 75.11 79.75 69.9
Rural Area 64.79 70.22 58.7

Literacy Rate by Religion in Sangrur

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Sikh 66.7 71.76 61.03
Hindu 74.06 79.47 67.91
Muslim 62.17 67.59 56.19
Jain 95.64 96.69 94.49

Sangrur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sangrur District is 4.62 Lac (4,61,609) with 2.44 Lac (2,44,231) males and 2.17 Lac (2,17,378) females, which is 27.89% of Sangrur District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 891 females for every 1000 males.

Sangrur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes Population in Sangrur District is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Sangrur District.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sangrur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 886
Urban Area 888
Rural Area 885

Sex Ratio by Religion in Sangrur

Religion Sex Ratio
Sikh 885
Hindu 877
Muslim 910
Jain 909

Sangrur Area & Households

The Total Area of Sangrur District is 3,625 Square KM, with a population density of 457 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sangrur District are 13 and the Total Number of Villages in Sangrur District are 571.The Total Number of households in Sangrur District are 3.19 Lac(3,18,870).

Sangrur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Sangrur District, there are about 5.69 Lac (5,68,758) workers, making up nearly 34.36% of the Sangrur District total population. Out of these, around 4.85 Lac (4,85,129) are male workers, and about 83.63 k (83,629) are female workers.

Sangrur - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Sangrur district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 5,65,152, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 16,55,169 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1961. The growth rate of 23.23% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 19.67%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901, 1911, 1921, 1931, 1941, 1951) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.

Sangrur District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 5,65,152 to 16,55,169.
  • The year 1961 stands out with a growth rate of 23.23%.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 N.A - - N.A. N.A.
1911 N.A N.A N.A N.A. N.A.
1921 N.A N.A N.A N.A. N.A.
1931 N.A N.A N.A N.A. N.A.
1941 N.A N.A N.A N.A. N.A.
1951 5.65 Lac N.A N.A 3.10 Lac 2.55 Lac
1961 6.96 Lac 1.31 Lac 23.22667176 3.81 Lac 3.16 Lac
1971 8.36 Lac 1.40 Lac 20.11421302 4.55 Lac 3.82 Lac
1981 10.26 Lac 1.90 Lac 22.67419967 5.52 Lac 4.74 Lac
1991 12.45 Lac 2.19 Lac 21.29392321 6.66 Lac 5.79 Lac
2001 14.73 Lac 2.29 Lac 18.3633987 7.88 Lac 6.85 Lac
2011 16.55 Lac 1.82 Lac 12.34875194 8.78 Lac 7.77 Lac

Historical Population of Sangrur by Census Year 1901-2011

Sangrur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 18.41 Lac (18,41,114) 11.23% ↑
2025 18.53 Lac (18,52,739) 11.94% 0.71 % ↑
2026 18.63 Lac (18,62,881) 12.55% 0.61 % ↑
2027 18.72 Lac (18,72,015) 13.1% 0.55 % ↑
2028 18.81 Lac (18,81,090) 13.65% 0.55 % ↑
2029 18.90 Lac (18,90,224) 14.2% 0.55 % ↑
2030 18.99 Lac (18,99,358) 14.75% 0.55 % ↑
2031 19.07 Lac (19,07,128) 15.22% 0.47 % ↑
2032 19.14 Lac (19,13,890) 15.63% 0.41 % ↑
2033 19.21 Lac (19,20,651) 16.04% 0.41 % ↑
2034 19.27 Lac (19,27,413) 16.45% 0.41 % ↑
2035 19.34 Lac (19,34,234) 16.86% 0.41 % ↑
2036 19.41 Lac (19,40,995) 17.27% 0.41 % ↑

Projected estimates indicate that Sangrur District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 19.41 Lac (19,40,995), with a male population of 10.19 Lac (10,19,020) and a female population of 9.22 Lac (9,21,852). This reflects a total growth of 17.27% from Sangrur District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.69%.