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.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Sangrur Population Census 2011
- Sangrur Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sikh | 10,77,438 | 65.1% |
| Hindu | 3,89,410 | 23.53% |
| Muslim | 1,79,116 | 10.82% |
| Jain | 3,222 | 0.19% |
| Christian | 2,406 | 0.15% |
| Religion not stated | 2,271 | 0.14% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1,038 | 0.06% |
| Buddhist | 268 | 0.02% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSangrur 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 |
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 0.5%.