Jalandhar District - Population 2011-2024
An official Census 2011 detail of Jalandhar, a district of Punjab
has been released by Directorate of Census Operations in Punjab. Enumeration of key persons was also done by census officials in Jalandhar District of Punjab.
In 2011, Jalandhar had population of 2,193,590 of which male and female were 1,145,211 and 1,048,379 respectively. In 2001 census, Jalandhar had a population of 1,962,761 of which males
were 1,040,212 and remaining 922,549 were females. Jalandhar District population
constituted 7.91 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Jalandhar District was at 8.06
percent of Maharashtra population.
There was change of 11.76 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Jalandhar District recorded increase
of 18.96 percent to its population compared to 1991.
Jalandhar Literacy Rate
Average literacy rate of Jalandhar in 2011 were 82.48 compared to 82.48 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 86.15 and 78.48 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 82.50 and 73.10 in Jalandhar District. Total literate in Jalandhar District were 1,622,537 of which male and female were 882,581 and 739,956 respectively. In 2001, Jalandhar District had 0 in its district.
Jalandhar Sex Ratio
With regards to Sex Ratio in Jalandhar, it stood at 915 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 887. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 874 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 806 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.
Jalandhar District Religion Data
| Description | Percentage | Population 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 63.56 % | 1,394,329 |
| Muslims | 1.38 % | 30,233 |
| Christian | 1.19 % | 26,016 |
| Sikh | 32.75 % | 718,363 |
| Buddhist | 0.52 % | 11,385 |
| Jain | 0.18 % | 4,011 |
| Others | 0.04 % | 805 |
| Not Stated | 0.39 % | 8,448 |
Jalandhar Population 2024
What is the population of Jalandhar district in 2024 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of Jalandhar was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future Jalandhar 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.| Year | Projected Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2,193,590 | 21.94 Lakhs |
| 2021 | 2,410,000 | 24.13 Lakhs |
| 2022 | 2,430,000 | 24.33 Lakhs |
| 2023 | 2,450,000 | 24.51 Lakhs |
| 2024 | 2,460,000 | 24.66 Lakhs |
| 2025 | 2,470,000 | 24.79 Lakhs |
| 2026 | 2,480,000 | 24.90 Lakhs |
| 2027 | 2,490,000 | 24.99 Lakhs |
| 2028 | 2,500,000 | 25.07 Lakhs |
| 2029 | 2,510,000 | 25.14 Lakhs |
| 2030 | 2,510,000 | 25.20 Lakhs |
| 2031 | 2,520,000 | 25.25 Lakhs |
Jalandhar Population 2011 - 2001
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21.94 Lakhs | 19.63 Lakhs |
| Actual Population | 2,193,590 | 1,962,761 |
| Male | 1,145,211 | 1,040,212 |
| Female | 1,048,379 | 922,549 |
| Population Growth | 11.76% | 18.96% |
| Area Sq. Km | 2,624 | 2,625 |
| Density/km2 | 836 | 748 |
| Proportion to Punjab Population | 7.91% | 8.06% |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 915 | 887 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 874 | 806 |
| Average Literacy | 82.48 | 78.00 |
| Male Literacy | 86.15 | 82.50 |
| Female Literacy | 78.48 | 73.10 |
| Total Child Population (0-6 Age) | 226,302 | 0 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 10.32% | 0.00% |
Jalandhar Houseless Data
In 2011, total 649 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in Jalandhar district of Punjab. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 2,826. This approx 0.12882990896202% of total population of Jalandhar district.
Jalandhar District Density
The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Jalandhar district for 2011 is 836 people per sq. km. In 2001, Jalandhar district density was at 748 people per sq. km. Jalandhar district administers 2,624 square kilometers of areas.
Jalandhar District Urban/Rural 2011
Out of the total Jalandhar population for 2011 census, 52.93 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 1,161,171 people lives in urban areas of which males are 616,421 and females are 544,750.
Sex Ratio in urban region of Jalandhar district is 884 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Jalandhar district was 865 in 2011 census.
Child population (0-6) in urban region was 121,106 of which males and females were 64,927 and 56,179. This child population figure of Jalandhar district is 10.53 % of total urban population.
Average literacy rate in Jalandhar district as per census 2011 is 85.99 % of which males and females are 88.80 % and 82.83 % literates respectively.
In actual number 894,403 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 489,714 and 404,689 respectively.
As per 2011 census, 47.07 % population of Jalandhar districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Jalandhar district population living in rural areas is 1,032,419 of which males and females are 528,790 and 503,629 respectively.
In rural areas of Jalandhar district, sex ratio is 952 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Jalandhar district is considered, figure is 885 girls per 1000 boys.
Child population in the age 0-6 is 105,196 in rural areas of which males were 55,813 and females were 49,383. The child population comprises 10.55 % of total rural population of Jalandhar district.
Literacy rate in rural areas of Jalandhar district is 78.53 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 83.06 and 73.81 percent respectively.
In total, 728,134 people were literate of which males and females were 392,867 and 335,267 respectively.
All details regarding Jalandhar District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of Jalandhar District.
| Description | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|
| Population (%) | 47.07 % | 52.93 % |
| Total Population | 1,032,419 | 1,161,171 |
| Male Population | 528,790 | 616,421 |
| Female Population | 503,629 | 544,750 |
| Sex Ratio | 952 | 884 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 885 | 865 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 105,196 | 121,106 |
| Male Child(0-6) | 55,813 | 64,927 |
| Female Child(0-6) | 49,383 | 56,179 |
| Child Percentage (0-6) | 10.19 % | 10.43 % |
| Male Child Percentage | 10.55 % | 10.53 % |
| Female Child Percentage | 9.81 % | 10.31 % |
| Literates | 728,134 | 894,403 |
| Male Literates | 392,867 | 489,714 |
| Female Literates | 335,267 | 404,689 |
| Average Literacy | 78.53 % | 85.99 % |
| Male Literacy | 83.06 % | 88.80 % |
| Female Literacy | 73.81 % | 82.83 % |
City/Metros in Jalandhar District
| Urban Agglomerations inside Jalandhar District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalandhar (Urban Agglomeration) | 874,412 | 463,636 | 410,776 |
| Cities inside Jalandhar District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jalandhar (Municipal Corporation) | 862,886 | 457,636 | 405,250 |