Nawanshahr Population
As per the 2011 Census, Nawanshahr Tehsil has a population of 4.24 Lac (4,23,546) with 2.15 Lac (2,15,435) males and 2.08 Lac (2,08,111) females.The sex ratio in Nawanshahr is 967, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nawanshahr Tehsil is 42.39 k (42,393) which is 10.01% of Nawanshahr Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nawanshahr Tehsil is 900 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Nawanshahr Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar District in the state of PUNJAB in India.
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Nawanshahr Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Nawanshahr Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.71 Lac (4,71,128), indicating a 11.23% increased from Nawanshahr's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.38 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.33 Lac.
Nawanshahr Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Nawanshahr Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.74 Lac (4,74,103), projecting a 11.94% increased from Nawanshahr's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.40 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.34 Lac.
Nawanshahr Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Nawanshahr Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.65 Lac (2,65,320), accounting for 62.64% of the Nawanshahr Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.36 Lac (1,35,975), and the Hindu female population is around 1.29 Lac (1,29,345).
Nawanshahr Sikh Population
Sikh is the second most popular religion in Nawanshahr Tehsil, with a total Sikh population of 1.47 Lac (1,47,243), accounting for 34.76% of the Nawanshahr Tehsil population. Out of this, the Sikh male population stands at approximately 73.82 k (73,823), and the Sikh female population is around 73.42 k (73,420).
Nawanshahr Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,65,320 | 62.64% |
| Sikh | 1,47,243 | 34.76% |
| Muslim | 5,092 | 1.2% |
| Buddhist | 2,382 | 0.56% |
| Religion not stated | 1,575 | 0.37% |
| Christian | 1,167 | 0.28% |
| Jain | 524 | 0.12% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 243 | 0.06% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationNawanshahr Urban Population
The Urban population of Nawanshahr Tehsil is 96.20 k (96,196), with 49.78 k (49,776) being males and 46.42 k (46,420) being females, making up 22.71% of the Nawanshahr total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 933 females for every 1000 males.
Nawanshahr Rural Population
The Rural population of Nawanshahr Tehsil is 3.27 Lac (3,27,350), with 1.66 Lac (1,65,659) being males and 1.62 Lac (1,61,691) being females, making up 77.29% of the Nawanshahr total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 977 females for every 1000 males.
Nawanshahr Literacy Rate
Nawanshahr Tehsil has a literacy rate of 80.81% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nawanshahr Tehsil is 85.41 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nawanshahr Tehsil is 76.08 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Nawanshahr Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 83.49%, while in the rural regions of Nawanshahr Tehsil, it is around 80.02%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nawanshahr
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 80.81 | 85.41 | 76.08 |
| Urban Area | 83.49 | 87.25 | 79.47 |
| Rural Area | 80.02 | 84.86 | 75.11 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Nawanshahr
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 79.58 | 84.85 | 74.09 |
| Sikh | 83.76 | 87.28 | 80.24 |
| Muslim | 51.13 | 55.68 | 46.08 |
| Buddhist | 82.7 | 88.52 | 76.75 |
Nawanshahr Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Nawanshahr Tehsil is 2.00 Lac (2,00,495) with 1.02 Lac (1,02,203) males and 98.29 k (98,292) females, which is 47.34% of Nawanshahr Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 962 females for every 1000 males.
Nawanshahr Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Nawanshahr Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Nawanshahr Tehsil.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nawanshahr
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 967 |
| Urban Area | 933 |
| Rural Area | 977 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Nawanshahr
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 952 |
| Sikh | 995 |
| Muslim | 911 |
| Buddhist | 979 |
Nawanshahr Area & Households
The Total Area of Nawanshahr Tehsil is 774.69 Square KM, with a population density of 547 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Nawanshahr Tehsil are 6 and the Total Number of Villages in Nawanshahr Tehsil are 284.The Total Number of households in Nawanshahr Tehsil are 89.61 k(89,606).
Nawanshahr Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Nawanshahr Tehsil, there are about 1.39 Lac (1,39,004) workers, making up nearly 32.82% of the Nawanshahr Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.18 Lac (1,17,705) are male workers, and about 21.30 k (21,299) are female workers.
Nawanshahr - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.71 Lac (4,71,128) | 11.23% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 4.74 Lac (4,74,103) | 11.94% | 0.71 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.77 Lac (4,76,698) | 12.55% | 0.61 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.79 Lac (4,79,036) | 13.1% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.81 Lac (4,81,358) | 13.65% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.84 Lac (4,83,695) | 14.2% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.86 Lac (4,86,033) | 14.75% | 0.55 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.88 Lac (4,88,021) | 15.22% | 0.47 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.90 Lac (4,89,751) | 15.63% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.91 Lac (4,91,481) | 16.04% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.93 Lac (4,93,212) | 16.45% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.95 Lac (4,94,957) | 16.86% | 0.41 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.97 Lac (4,96,687) | 17.27% | 0.41 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Nawanshahr Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.97 Lac (4,96,687), with a male population of 2.50 Lac (2,50,029) and a female population of 2.47 Lac (2,46,864). This reflects a total growth of 17.27% from Nawanshahr Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.5%.