Dhuri Population
As per the 2011 Census, Dhuri Tehsil has a population of 2.61 Lac (2,61,247) with 1.39 Lac (1,38,577) males and 1.23 Lac (1,22,670) females.The sex ratio in Dhuri is 886, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Dhuri Tehsil is 27.05 k (27,046) which is 10.35% of Dhuri Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Dhuri Tehsil is 818 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Dhuri Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Sangrur District in the state of PUNJAB in India.
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Dhuri Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Dhuri Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.91 Lac (2,90,596), indicating a 11.23% increased from Dhuri's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.53 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.37 Lac.
Dhuri Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Dhuri Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.92 Lac (2,92,431), projecting a 11.94% increased from Dhuri's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.54 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.38 Lac.
Dhuri Sikh Population
Sikh is the most popular religion in Dhuri Tehsil, with a total Sikh population of 1.89 Lac (1,89,196), accounting for 72.42% of the Dhuri Tehsil population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 1.01 Lac (1,00,707), and the Sikh female population is around 88.49 k (88,489).
Dhuri Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Dhuri Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 58.27 k (58,271), accounting for 22.3% of the Dhuri Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 30.71 k (30,713), and the Hindu female population is around 27.56 k (27,558).
Dhuri Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sikh | 1,89,196 | 72.42% |
| Hindu | 58,271 | 22.3% |
| Muslim | 12,436 | 4.76% |
| Religion not stated | 481 | 0.18% |
| Christian | 337 | 0.13% |
| Jain | 326 | 0.12% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 129 | 0.05% |
| Buddhist | 71 | 0.03% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationDhuri Urban Population
The Urban population of Dhuri Tehsil is 55.23 k (55,225), with 29.23 k (29,231) being males and 25.99 k (25,994) being females, making up 21.14% of the Dhuri total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 890 females for every 1000 males.
Dhuri Rural Population
The Rural population of Dhuri Tehsil is 2.06 Lac (2,06,022), with 1.09 Lac (1,09,346) being males and 96.68 k (96,676) being females, making up 78.86% of the Dhuri total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 885 females for every 1000 males.
Dhuri Literacy Rate
Dhuri Tehsil has a literacy rate of 71.64% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Dhuri Tehsil is 76.76 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Dhuri Tehsil is 65.92 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Dhuri Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 81.68%, while in the rural regions of Dhuri Tehsil, it is around 68.98%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Dhuri
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 71.64 | 76.76 | 65.92 |
| Urban Area | 81.68 | 86.41 | 76.4 |
| Rural Area | 68.98 | 74.21 | 63.13 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Dhuri
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sikh | 70.19 | 75.35 | 64.37 |
| Hindu | 78.71 | 83.61 | 73.32 |
| Muslim | 60.64 | 66.19 | 54.66 |
| Religion not stated | 67.31 | 70.89 | 63.55 |
Dhuri Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Dhuri Tehsil is 79.57 k (79,566) with 42.25 k (42,253) males and 37.31 k (37,313) females, which is 30.46% of Dhuri Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 884 females for every 1000 males.
Dhuri Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Dhuri Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Dhuri Tehsil.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Dhuri
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 886 |
| Urban Area | 890 |
| Rural Area | 885 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Dhuri
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Sikh | 879 |
| Hindu | 898 |
| Muslim | 924 |
| Religion not stated | 948 |
Dhuri Area & Households
The Total Area of Dhuri Tehsil is 605.25 Square KM, with a population density of 432 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Dhuri Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Dhuri Tehsil are 97.The Total Number of households in Dhuri Tehsil are 51.20 k(51,197).
Dhuri Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Dhuri Tehsil, there are about 95.20 k (95,199) workers, making up nearly 36.44% of the Dhuri Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 77.08 k (77,078) are male workers, and about 18.12 k (18,121) are female workers.
Dhuri - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.91 Lac (2,90,596) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.92 Lac (2,92,431) | 11.94% | 0.71 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.94 Lac (2,94,032) | 12.55% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.95 Lac (2,95,474) | 13.1% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.97 Lac (2,96,906) | 13.65% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.98 Lac (2,98,348) | 14.2% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.00 Lac (2,99,790) | 14.75% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.01 Lac (3,01,016) | 15.22% | 0.47 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.02 Lac (3,02,083) | 15.63% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.03 Lac (3,03,150) | 16.04% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.04 Lac (3,04,218) | 16.45% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.05 Lac (3,05,294) | 16.86% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.06 Lac (3,06,361) | 17.27% | 0.41 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Dhuri Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.06 Lac (3,06,361), with a male population of 1.61 Lac (1,60,830) and a female population of 1.46 Lac (1,45,513). This reflects a total growth of 17.27% from Dhuri Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.5%.