Lehra Population

As per the 2011 Census, Lehra Tehsil has a population of 1.32 Lac (1,32,382) with 70.28 k (70,283) males and 62.10 k (62,099) females.The sex ratio in Lehra is 884, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Lehra Tehsil is 15.12 k (15,118) which is 11.42% of Lehra Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Lehra Tehsil is 846 females for every 1000 males.

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

1.32 Lac

Toatl Population

70.28 k

Male Population

62.10 k

Female Population

Lehra Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Lehra Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.47 Lac (1,47,254), indicating a 11.23% increased from Lehra's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 77.76 k, and the estimated female population is 69.49 k.

Lehra Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Lehra Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.48 Lac (1,48,184), projecting a 11.94% increased from Lehra's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 78.21 k, and the estimated female population is 69.97 k.

Lehra Sikh Population

Sikh is the most popular religion in Lehra Tehsil, with a total Sikh population of 1.03 Lac (1,02,902), accounting for 77.73% of the Lehra Tehsil population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 54.72 k (54,724), and the Sikh female population is around 48.18 k (48,178).

Lehra Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Lehra Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 26.16 k (26,159), accounting for 19.76% of the Lehra Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 13.84 k (13,842), and the Hindu female population is around 12.32 k (12,317).

Lehra Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Sikh1,02,90277.73%
Hindu26,15919.76%
Muslim2,7942.11%
Other religions and persuasions1780.13%
Christian1600.12%
Religion not stated1190.09%
Jain550.04%
Buddhist150.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

Explore State wise Religion Population

Lehra Urban Population

The Urban population of Lehra Tehsil is 22.59 k (22,588), with 12.00 k (12,003) being males and 10.59 k (10,585) being females, making up 17.06% of the Lehra total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 882 females for every 1000 males.

Lehra Rural Population

The Rural population of Lehra Tehsil is 1.10 Lac (1,09,794), with 58.28 k (58,280) being males and 51.51 k (51,514) being females, making up 82.94% of the Lehra total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 884 females for every 1000 males.

Lehra Literacy Rate

Lehra Tehsil has a literacy rate of 59.34% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Lehra Tehsil is 64.89 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Lehra Tehsil is 53.1 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Lehra Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 75.72%, while in the rural regions of Lehra Tehsil, it is around 56%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Lehra

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 59.34 64.89 53.1
Urban Area 75.72 81.77 68.89
Rural Area 56 61.44 49.89

Literacy Rate by Religion in Lehra

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Sikh 56.74 62.18 50.61
Hindu 70.13 76.06 63.5
Muslim 55.12 62 47.68
Other religions and persuasions 59.21 59.49 58.9

Lehra Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Lehra Tehsil is 40.13 k (40,129) with 21.28 k (21,280) males and 18.85 k (18,849) females, which is 30.31% of Lehra Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 886 females for every 1000 males.

Lehra Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

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

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Lehra

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 884
Urban Area 882
Rural Area 884

Sex Ratio by Religion in Lehra

Religion Sex Ratio
Sikh 881
Hindu 890
Muslim 942
Other religions and persuasions 935

Lehra Area & Households

The Total Area of Lehra Tehsil is 441.38 Square KM, with a population density of 300 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Lehra Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Lehra Tehsil are 39.The Total Number of households in Lehra Tehsil are 24.97 k(24,966).

Lehra Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Lehra Tehsil, there are about 46.29 k (46,293) workers, making up nearly 34.97% of the Lehra Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 39.33 k (39,331) are male workers, and about 6.96 k (6,962) are female workers.

Lehra - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.47 Lac (1,47,254) 11.23%
2025 1.48 Lac (1,48,184) 11.94% 0.71 %
2026 1.49 Lac (1,48,995) 12.55% 0.61 %
2027 1.50 Lac (1,49,726) 13.1% 0.55 %
2028 1.50 Lac (1,50,452) 13.65% 0.55 %
2029 1.51 Lac (1,51,182) 14.2% 0.55 %
2030 1.52 Lac (1,51,913) 14.75% 0.55 %
2031 1.53 Lac (1,52,534) 15.22% 0.47 %
2032 1.53 Lac (1,53,075) 15.63% 0.41 %
2033 1.54 Lac (1,53,616) 16.04% 0.41 %
2034 1.54 Lac (1,54,157) 16.45% 0.41 %
2035 1.55 Lac (1,54,702) 16.86% 0.41 %
2036 1.55 Lac (1,55,243) 17.27% 0.41 %

Projected estimates indicate that Lehra Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.55 Lac (1,55,243), with a male population of 81.57 k (81,569) and a female population of 73.66 k (73,663). This reflects a total growth of 17.27% from Lehra Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.5%.

Lehra Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Lehra is 1.32 Lac (1,32,382).

The estimated population of Lehra in 2024 is approximately 1.47 Lac (1,47,254).

Sikh constitute 77.73% of Lehra population, amounting to approximately 1.03 Lac (1,02,902) people.

Hindu constitute 19.76% of Lehra population, totaling around 26.16 k (26,159) people.

Sikh: 77.73%, Hindu: 19.76%, Muslim: 2.11%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.13%, Christian: 0.12%, Religion not stated: 0.09%, Jain: 0.04%, Buddhist: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Lehra is 40.13 k (30.31%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 0.

In Lehra, 22.59 k (17.06%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.10 Lac (82.94%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Lehra is 59.34%, with male literacy at 64.89% and female literacy at 53.1%.

The sex ratio in Lehra is 884 females for every 1000 males.

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