Malerkotla Population
As per the 2011 Census, Malerkotla Tehsil has a population of 4.30 Lac (4,29,754) with 2.27 Lac (2,26,722) males and 2.03 Lac (2,03,032) females.The sex ratio in Malerkotla is 896, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Malerkotla Tehsil is 47.18 k (47,177) which is 10.98% of Malerkotla Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Malerkotla Tehsil is 881 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Malerkotla Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Sangrur District in the state of PUNJAB in India.
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Malerkotla Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Malerkotla Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.78 Lac (4,78,034), indicating a 11.23% increased from Malerkotla's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.51 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.27 Lac.
Malerkotla Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Malerkotla Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.81 Lac (4,81,052), projecting a 11.94% increased from Malerkotla's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.52 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.29 Lac.
Malerkotla Sikh Population
Sikh is the most popular religion in Malerkotla Tehsil, with a total Sikh population of 2.19 Lac (2,18,689), accounting for 50.89% of the Malerkotla Tehsil population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 1.15 Lac (1,15,062), and the Sikh female population is around 1.04 Lac (1,03,627).
Malerkotla Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Malerkotla Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.43 Lac (1,42,945), accounting for 33.26% of the Malerkotla Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 74.73 k (74,734), and the Muslim female population is around 68.21 k (68,211).
Malerkotla Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sikh | 2,18,689 | 50.89% |
| Muslim | 1,42,945 | 33.26% |
| Hindu | 65,291 | 15.19% |
| Jain | 1,800 | 0.42% |
| Christian | 668 | 0.16% |
| Religion not stated | 295 | 0.07% |
| Buddhist | 39 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 27 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationMalerkotla Urban Population
The Urban population of Malerkotla Tehsil is 1.74 Lac (1,74,065), with 91.71 k (91,708) being males and 82.36 k (82,357) being females, making up 40.5% of the Malerkotla total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 899 females for every 1000 males.
Malerkotla Rural Population
The Rural population of Malerkotla Tehsil is 2.56 Lac (2,55,689), with 1.35 Lac (1,35,014) being males and 1.21 Lac (1,20,675) being females, making up 59.5% of the Malerkotla total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 894 females for every 1000 males.
Malerkotla Literacy Rate
Malerkotla Tehsil has a literacy rate of 72.62% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Malerkotla Tehsil is 77.75 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Malerkotla Tehsil is 66.9 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Malerkotla Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 72%, while in the rural regions of Malerkotla Tehsil, it is around 73.03%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Malerkotla
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 72.62 | 77.75 | 66.9 |
| Urban Area | 72 | 76.3 | 67.19 |
| Rural Area | 73.03 | 78.72 | 66.71 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Malerkotla
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sikh | 76.59 | 81.83 | 70.8 |
| Muslim | 62.99 | 68.41 | 57.02 |
| Hindu | 79.14 | 83.11 | 74.4 |
| Jain | 96.55 | 97.25 | 95.77 |
Malerkotla Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Malerkotla Tehsil is 93.05 k (93,047) with 48.89 k (48,893) males and 44.15 k (44,154) females, which is 21.65% of Malerkotla Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 904 females for every 1000 males.
Malerkotla Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Malerkotla Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Malerkotla Tehsil.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Malerkotla
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 896 |
| Urban Area | 899 |
| Rural Area | 894 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Malerkotla
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Sikh | 901 |
| Muslim | 913 |
| Hindu | 844 |
| Jain | 893 |
Malerkotla Area & Households
The Total Area of Malerkotla Tehsil is 683.55 Square KM, with a population density of 629 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Malerkotla Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Malerkotla Tehsil are 183.The Total Number of households in Malerkotla Tehsil are 82.80 k(82,799).
Malerkotla Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Malerkotla Tehsil, there are about 1.45 Lac (1,45,297) workers, making up nearly 33.81% of the Malerkotla Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.25 Lac (1,25,348) are male workers, and about 19.95 k (19,949) are female workers.
Malerkotla - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.78 Lac (4,78,034) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 4.81 Lac (4,81,052) | 11.94% | 0.71 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.84 Lac (4,83,686) | 12.55% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.86 Lac (4,86,057) | 13.1% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.88 Lac (4,88,413) | 13.65% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.91 Lac (4,90,785) | 14.2% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.93 Lac (4,93,157) | 14.75% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.95 Lac (4,95,174) | 15.22% | 0.47 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.97 Lac (4,96,930) | 15.63% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.99 Lac (4,98,685) | 16.04% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 5.00 Lac (5,00,441) | 16.45% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 5.02 Lac (5,02,212) | 16.86% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 5.04 Lac (5,03,967) | 17.27% | 0.41 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Malerkotla Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 5.04 Lac (5,03,967), with a male population of 2.63 Lac (2,63,129) and a female population of 2.41 Lac (2,40,839). This reflects a total growth of 17.27% from Malerkotla Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.5%.