Quick Overview of District Census 2021
The Amritsar district of Punjab had a population of 24,90,656 in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 28,03,216 by 2026. It has an area of 2,683 sq km and population density of 928 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 890 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 76.27%. The child sex ratio is 826 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion is Sikh at 68.94% and Punjabi is the main language spoken by most people. The district population is 53.58% urban and 46.42% rural, and Sikh accounts for the largest share of the total population. There are a total of 4,88,898 households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Item |
Value |
Details |
| District |
Amritsar |
Punjab |
| Total Population |
24,90,656 |
2011 Census |
| Estimated Population |
28,03,216 |
2026 |
| Area |
2,683 sq km |
District area |
| Population Density |
928 |
Persons per sq km |
| Sex Ratio |
890 |
Females per 1000 males |
| Child Sex Ratio |
826 |
Girls per 1000 boys |
| Literacy Rate |
76.27% |
Total literacy |
| Households |
4,88,898 |
Total households |
Population Data
| Year |
Population |
Growth |
| 1901 |
7,64,821 |
- |
| 1911 |
6,58,000 |
-13.97% |
| 1921 |
6,94,000 |
5.52% |
| 1931 |
8,34,000 |
20.20% |
| 1941 |
10,44,000 |
25.16% |
| 1951 |
8,81,000 |
-15.68% |
| 1961 |
10,10,000 |
14.70% |
| 1971 |
12,09,000 |
19.73% |
| 1981 |
14,60,000 |
20.76% |
| 1991 |
16,98,000 |
16.27% |
| 2001 |
21,57,020 |
27.08% |
| 2011 |
24,90,656 |
15.47% |
Population Projection
| Year |
Projected Population |
Growth |
| 2025 |
27,87,954 |
11.94% |
| 2026 |
28,03,216 |
12.55% |
| 2027 |
28,16,960 |
13.10% |
| 2028 |
28,30,616 |
13.65% |
| 2029 |
28,44,361 |
14.20% |
| 2030 |
28,58,105 |
14.75% |
| 2031 |
28,69,797 |
15.22% |
| 2032 |
28,79,972 |
15.63% |
| 2033 |
28,90,147 |
16.04% |
| 2034 |
29,00,321 |
16.45% |
| 2035 |
29,10,585 |
16.86% |
| 2036 |
29,20,760 |
17.27% |
Sex Ratio and Literacy
| Category |
Value |
Details |
| Sex Ratio |
890 |
Females per 1000 males |
| Child Sex Ratio |
826 |
Girls per 1000 boys |
| Literacy Rate |
76.27% |
Total literacy |
| Male Literacy |
80.15% |
Male literacy rate |
| Female Literacy |
71.96% |
Female literacy rate |
| Urban Literacy |
83.29% |
Urban area |
| Rural Literacy |
68.00% |
Rural area |
Religion and Caste
| Group |
Population |
Share |
| Sikh |
17,16,935 |
68.94% |
| Hindu |
6,90,939 |
27.74% |
| Christian |
54,344 |
2.18% |
| Muslim |
12,502 |
0.50% |
| Jain |
3,152 |
0.13% |
| Buddhist |
876 |
0.04% |
| Others |
1,044 |
0.04% |
| Not Stated |
10,864 |
0.44% |
| SC Population |
7,70,864 |
30.95% |
| ST Population |
0 |
0% |
Child Population and Workforce
| Item |
Value |
Details |
| Child Population 0-6 |
2,81,795 |
11.31% |
| Total Workers |
9,17,856 |
36.85% |
| Male Workers |
7,35,195 |
- |
| Female Workers |
1,82,661 |
- |
Urban and Rural Data
| Area |
Population |
Share |
| Urban |
13,34,611 |
53.58% |
| Rural |
11,56,045 |
46.42% |
| Area |
Sex Ratio |
Literacy Rate |
| Urban |
877 |
83.29% |
| Rural |
904 |
68.00% |
Cities and Towns
| Place |
Population |
Type |
| Amritsar (Urban Agglomeration) |
11,83,549 |
Urban Agglomeration |
| Amritsar (Municipal Corporation) |
11,32,383 |
City |
| Total Towns |
15 |
Count |
Administrative Units
| Unit |
Count |
Details |
| Villages |
739 |
Total villages |
| Towns |
15 |
Total towns |
| Sub-districts / Tahsils |
Not available |
No exact count in given data |
Area and Households
| Item |
Value |
Details |
| Total Area |
2,683 sq km |
District area |
| Population Density |
928 |
Persons per sq km |
| Households |
4,88,898 |
Total households |
| Houseless Families |
460 |
Without roof cover |
| Houseless Population |
2,016 |
Without roof cover |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the total population of Amritsar? 24,90,656 in 2011.
- What is the main religion in Amritsar? Sikh is the largest group.
- What is the literacy rate here? It is 76.27%.
- Is Amritsar more urban or rural? It is more urban.
- How many villages are in Amritsar? There are 739 villages.