Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar District has a population of 6.12 Lac (6,12,310) with 3.13 Lac (3,13,291) males and 2.99 Lac (2,99,019) females.The sex ratio in Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar is 955, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar District is 62.72 k (62,719) which is 10.24% of Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar District is 885 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar District is listed as part of PUNJAB State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar Population Census 2011
- Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar 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
Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar District current estimated population is projected to be 6.81 Lac (6,81,098), indicating a 11.23% increased from Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.47 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.35 Lac.
Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar District estimated population is projected to be 6.85 Lac (6,85,399), projecting a 11.94% increased from Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.49 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.37 Lac.
Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar District, with a total Hindu population of 4.01 Lac (4,01,368), accounting for 65.55% of the Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.07 Lac (2,06,891), and the Hindu female population is around 1.94 Lac (1,94,477).
Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar Sikh Population
Sikh is the second most popular religion in Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar District, with a total Sikh population of 1.93 Lac (1,92,885), accounting for 31.5% of the Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar District population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 97.15 k (97,148), and the Sikh female population is around 95.74 k (95,737).
Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 4,01,368 | 65.55% |
| Sikh | 1,92,885 | 31.5% |
| Muslim | 6,829 | 1.12% |
| Buddhist | 5,885 | 0.96% |
| Religion not stated | 2,903 | 0.47% |
| Christian | 1,479 | 0.24% |
| Jain | 695 | 0.11% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 266 | 0.04% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationShahid Bhagat Singh Nagar Urban Population
The Urban population of Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar District is 1.25 Lac (1,25,416), with 65.17 k (65,173) being males and 60.24 k (60,243) being females, making up 20.48% of the Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 925 females for every 1000 males.
Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar Rural Population
The Rural population of Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar District is 4.87 Lac (4,86,894), with 2.48 Lac (2,48,118) being males and 2.39 Lac (2,38,776) being females, making up 79.52% of the Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 963 females for every 1000 males.
Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar Literacy Rate
Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar District has a literacy rate of 79.78% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar District is 85.41 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar District is 73.93 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.87%, while in the rural regions of Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar District, it is around 78.99%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 79.78 | 85.41 | 73.93 |
| Urban Area | 82.87 | 86.99 | 78.43 |
| Rural Area | 78.99 | 84.99 | 72.81 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 78.48 | 84.94 | 71.65 |
| Sikh | 83.19 | 87.17 | 79.19 |
| Muslim | 52.09 | 57.34 | 46.15 |
| Buddhist | 80.65 | 87.39 | 73.7 |
Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar District is 2.60 Lac (2,60,284) with 1.33 Lac (1,33,035) males and 1.27 Lac (1,27,249) females, which is 42.51% of Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 957 females for every 1000 males.
Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar District is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar District.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 955 |
| Urban Area | 925 |
| Rural Area | 963 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 940 |
| Sikh | 986 |
| Muslim | 891 |
| Buddhist | 964 |
Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar Area & Households
The Total Area of Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar District is 1,282 Square KM, with a population density of 478 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar District are 8 and the Total Number of Villages in Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar District are 468.The Total Number of households in Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar District are 1.30 Lac(1,29,500).
Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar District, there are about 2.04 Lac (2,04,329) workers, making up nearly 33.37% of the Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar District total population. Out of these, around 1.70 Lac (1,70,252) are male workers, and about 34.08 k (34,077) are female workers.
Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 2,69,801, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 6,12,310 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1981. The growth rate of 19.32% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1911 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 8.18%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.
Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 2,69,801 to 6,12,310.
- The year 1981 stands out with a growth rate of 19.32%.
- The year 1911 experienced a unique negative growth.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 2.70 Lac | - | - | 1.45 Lac | 1.24 Lac |
| 1911 | 2.40 Lac | -29.92 k | -11.09002561 | 1.34 Lac | 1.06 Lac |
| 1921 | 2.45 Lac | 5.09 k | 2.12022678 | 1.35 Lac | 1.10 Lac |
| 1931 | 2.79 Lac | 33.74 k | 13.77211531 | 1.51 Lac | 1.28 Lac |
| 1941 | 3.28 Lac | 49.51 k | 17.76299502 | 1.76 Lac | 1.52 Lac |
| 1951 | 3.06 Lac | -22.09 k | -6.729553425 | 1.63 Lac | 1.43 Lac |
| 1961 | 3.33 Lac | 26.82 k | 8.761866184 | 1.75 Lac | 1.58 Lac |
| 1971 | 3.83 Lac | 49.58 k | 14.8910928 | 2.03 Lac | 1.80 Lac |
| 1981 | 4.56 Lac | 73.91 k | 19.32197541 | 2.40 Lac | 2.16 Lac |
| 1991 | 5.31 Lac | 74.82 k | 16.39207421 | 2.80 Lac | 2.52 Lac |
| 2001 | 5.87 Lac | 56.22 k | 10.5815873 | 3.07 Lac | 2.81 Lac |
| 2011 | 6.12 Lac | 24.84 k | 4.228655859 | 3.13 Lac | 2.99 Lac |
Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6.81 Lac (6,81,098) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 6.85 Lac (6,85,399) | 11.94% | 0.71 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 6.89 Lac (6,89,151) | 12.55% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 6.93 Lac (6,92,530) | 13.1% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 6.96 Lac (6,95,887) | 13.65% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 6.99 Lac (6,99,266) | 14.2% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 7.03 Lac (7,02,645) | 14.75% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 7.06 Lac (7,05,520) | 15.22% | 0.47 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 7.08 Lac (7,08,021) | 15.63% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 7.11 Lac (7,10,522) | 16.04% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 7.13 Lac (7,13,024) | 16.45% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 7.16 Lac (7,15,547) | 16.86% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 7.18 Lac (7,18,048) | 17.27% | 0.41 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 7.18 Lac (7,18,048), with a male population of 3.64 Lac (3,63,599) and a female population of 3.55 Lac (3,54,700). This reflects a total growth of 17.27% from Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.69%.