Sunam Population
As per the 2011 Census, Sunam Tehsil has a population of 3.35 Lac (3,34,641) with 1.78 Lac (1,78,366) males and 1.56 Lac (1,56,275) females.The sex ratio in Sunam is 877, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sunam Tehsil is 36.99 k (36,992) which is 11.05% of Sunam Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sunam Tehsil is 821 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Sunam Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Sangrur District in the state of PUNJAB in India.
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Sunam Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Sunam Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.72 Lac (3,72,236), indicating a 11.23% increased from Sunam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.97 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.75 Lac.
Sunam Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Sunam Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.75 Lac (3,74,586), projecting a 11.94% increased from Sunam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.98 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.76 Lac.
Sunam Sikh Population
Sikh is the most popular religion in Sunam Tehsil, with a total Sikh population of 2.55 Lac (2,55,360), accounting for 76.31% of the Sunam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 1.36 Lac (1,36,198), and the Sikh female population is around 1.19 Lac (1,19,162).
Sunam Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Sunam Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 69.38 k (69,378), accounting for 20.73% of the Sunam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 36.97 k (36,966), and the Hindu female population is around 32.41 k (32,412).
Sunam Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sikh | 2,55,360 | 76.31% |
| Hindu | 69,378 | 20.73% |
| Muslim | 8,023 | 2.4% |
| Religion not stated | 781 | 0.23% |
| Jain | 368 | 0.11% |
| Christian | 352 | 0.11% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 349 | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 30 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSunam Urban Population
The Urban population of Sunam Tehsil is 97.64 k (97,636), with 51.87 k (51,870) being males and 45.77 k (45,766) being females, making up 29.18% of the Sunam total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 883 females for every 1000 males.
Sunam Rural Population
The Rural population of Sunam Tehsil is 2.37 Lac (2,37,005), with 1.26 Lac (1,26,496) being males and 1.11 Lac (1,10,509) being females, making up 70.82% of the Sunam total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 874 females for every 1000 males.
Sunam Literacy Rate
Sunam Tehsil has a literacy rate of 62.55% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sunam Tehsil is 67.31 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sunam Tehsil is 57.17 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Sunam Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 72.52%, while in the rural regions of Sunam Tehsil, it is around 58.45%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sunam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 62.55 | 67.31 | 57.17 |
| Urban Area | 72.52 | 77.15 | 67.3 |
| Rural Area | 58.45 | 63.27 | 52.98 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Sunam
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sikh | 59.79 | 64.46 | 54.5 |
| Hindu | 73.55 | 78.64 | 67.77 |
| Muslim | 54.74 | 58.82 | 50.2 |
| Religion not stated | 65.1 | 76.34 | 54.68 |
Sunam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sunam Tehsil is 98.30 k (98,302) with 52.21 k (52,209) males and 46.09 k (46,093) females, which is 29.38% of Sunam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 883 females for every 1000 males.
Sunam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Sunam Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Sunam Tehsil.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sunam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 877 |
| Urban Area | 883 |
| Rural Area | 874 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Sunam
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Sikh | 875 |
| Hindu | 877 |
| Muslim | 891 |
| Religion not stated | 1045 |
Sunam Area & Households
The Total Area of Sunam Tehsil is 769.57 Square KM, with a population density of 435 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sunam Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Sunam Tehsil are 81.The Total Number of households in Sunam Tehsil are 64.42 k(64,420).
Sunam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Sunam Tehsil, there are about 1.14 Lac (1,13,983) workers, making up nearly 34.06% of the Sunam Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 99.79 k (99,787) are male workers, and about 14.20 k (14,196) are female workers.
Sunam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.72 Lac (3,72,236) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.75 Lac (3,74,586) | 11.94% | 0.71 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.77 Lac (3,76,637) | 12.55% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.78 Lac (3,78,483) | 13.1% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.80 Lac (3,80,318) | 13.65% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.82 Lac (3,82,165) | 14.2% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.84 Lac (3,84,011) | 14.75% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.86 Lac (3,85,582) | 15.22% | 0.47 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.87 Lac (3,86,949) | 15.63% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.88 Lac (3,88,316) | 16.04% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.90 Lac (3,89,684) | 16.45% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.91 Lac (3,91,063) | 16.86% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.92 Lac (3,92,430) | 17.27% | 0.41 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Sunam Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.92 Lac (3,92,430), with a male population of 2.07 Lac (2,07,008) and a female population of 1.85 Lac (1,85,376). This reflects a total growth of 17.27% from Sunam Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.5%.