The Bathinda district of Punjab had a population of about 13.88 lakh approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of about 15.22 lakh by 2025. It has an area of 4,060 sq km and population density of about 414 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 868 females per 1,000 males and the literacy rate is around 68.28 percent. The child sex ratio is 841 girls per 1,000 boys. The major religion is Sikh with about 44.60 percent share and Punjabi with some Hindi is the main language spoken by most people. The district population is 36.01 percent urban and 63.99 percent rural, and Bathinda accounts for about 19.98 percent of the total Punjab population. There are a total of 2,71,462 households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| District name | Bathinda |
| State | Punjab |
| Population 2011 | 13,88,525 |
| Estimated population 2021 | 15,09,000 |
| Estimated population 2022 | 15,17,000 |
| Estimated population 2023 | 15,22,000 |
| Estimated population 2024 | 15,26,000 |
| Estimated population 2025 | 15,22,000 |
| Area (sq km) | 4,060 |
| Population density (per sq km) | 414 |
| Sex ratio (females per 1000 males) | 868 |
| Child sex ratio (0-6 years) | 841 |
| Average literacy rate (%) | 68.28 |
| Urban population share (%) | 36.01 |
| Rural population share (%) | 63.99 |
| Total households | 2,71,462 |
- Total population is high
- Nearly two in five live in towns
- Literacy level is good
- Male count is higher
Population and Demographics Profile
| Total population 2011 | 13,88,525 |
| Male population 2011 | 7,43,197 |
| Female population 2011 | 6,45,328 |
| Population 2001 | 11,83,295 |
| Male population 2001 | 6,32,809 |
| Female population 2001 | 5,50,486 |
| Population growth 2001–2011 (%) | 17.34 |
| Population share in Punjab 2011 (%) | 19.98 |
| Population share in Punjab 2001 (%) | 18.50 |
- Population grew by more than one sixth
- Male count is higher
- Share in state rose
- Rural side still dominates
Historic Census Data 1901–2011
| Census year | Total population | Variation % |
| 1991 | 10,81,222 | Not given |
| 2001 | 11,83,295 | 9.43 |
| 2011 | 13,88,525 | 17.34 |
- Population rose in each decade
- Growth picked up in 2001–2011
- Older years not detailed
- District expanded fast
Population Projections up to 2036
| Year | Estimated population | Total growth since 2011 (%) |
| 2011 | 13,88,525 | 0.00 |
| 2021 | 15,09,000 | 8.68 |
| 2022 | 15,17,000 | 9.25 |
| 2023 | 15,22,000 | 9.65 |
| 2024 | 15,26,000 | 9.93 |
| 2025 | 15,22,000 | 9.65 |
| 2026 | 15,28,000 | 10.12 |
| 2027 | 15,34,000 | 10.59 |
| 2028 | 15,40,000 | 11.06 |
| 2029 | 15,46,000 | 11.52 |
| 2030 | 15,52,000 | 11.98 |
| 2031 | 15,58,000 | 12.44 |
| 2032 | 15,64,000 | 12.90 |
| 2033 | 15,70,000 | 13.35 |
| 2034 | 15,76,000 | 13.81 |
| 2035 | 15,82,000 | 14.26 |
| 2036 | 15,88,000 | 14.71 |
- Population is going up slowly
- Numbers cross 15.88 lakh by 2036
- Growth is steady
- Urban share is rising
Sex Ratio and Child Population Details
| Overall sex ratio (f/1000 m) 2011 | 868 |
| Sex ratio 2001 (f/1000 m) | 869 |
| Child sex ratio 2011 (0-6 years) | 841 |
| Child sex ratio 2001 (0-6 years) | 842 |
| Total child population 0-6 (2011) | 1,39,102 |
| Male child population 0-6 | 75,147 |
| Female child population 0-6 | 63,955 |
| Child population share 0-6 (%) | 10.02 |
Sex Ratio: Urban and Rural
| Category | Sex ratio (f/1000 m) |
| Total | 868 |
| Urban | 862 |
| Rural | 871 |
- Sex ratio is below 900
- Child ratio is also low
- Rural sex ratio is slightly better
- Children are about one tenth
Child Population by Urban and Rural
| Area type | Child population 0-6 | Child percentage (%) |
| Urban | 51,577 | 10.03 |
| Rural | 87,525 | 10.01 |
- Child share is almost same
- Urban child count is lower
- Male child count is higher
- Village side has more children
Literacy Rate, Male Literacy and Female Literacy
| Average literacy rate 2011 (%) | 68.28 |
| Male literacy rate 2011 (%) | 73.79 |
| Female literacy rate 2011 (%) | 61.94 |
| Average literacy 2001 (%) | 68.28 |
| Male literacy 2001 (%) | 67.80 |
| Female literacy 2001 (%) | 53.70 |
| Total literates 2011 | 9,48,021 |
| Male literates 2011 | 5,48,166 |
| Female literates 2011 | 3,99,855 |
Urban and Rural Literacy Profile
| Category | Average literacy (%) | Male literacy (%) | Female literacy (%) |
| Total | 68.28 | 73.79 | 61.94 |
| Urban | 84.11 | 88.22 | 79.14 |
| Rural | 60.85 | 65.70 | 55.26 |
Literacy Rate by Religion
| Religion | Average literacy (%) |
| Sikh | 68.28 |
| Hindu | 68.15 |
| Muslim | 60.10 |
| Christian | 70.23 |
- Literacy is above half
- Urban literacy is much better
- Male literacy is higher than female
- Christian literacy is highest
Urban and Rural Population, Density and Households
| Category | Rural | Urban |
| Total population | 8,89,308 | 4,99,217 |
| Male population | 4,75,428 | 2,67,769 |
| Female population | 4,13,880 | 2,31,448 |
| Population share (%) | 63.99 | 36.01 |
| Sex ratio (f/1000 m) | 871 | 862 |
| Child population 0-6 | 87,525 | 51,577 |
| Male child 0-6 | 47,022 | 28,125 |
| Female child 0-6 | 40,503 | 23,452 |
| Child percentage (%) | 10.01 | 10.03 |
| Literates | 5,42,816 | 4,05,205 |
| Male literates | 3,15,124 | 2,33,042 |
| Female literates | 2,27,692 | 1,72,163 |
| Average literacy (%) | 60.85 | 84.11 |
| Male literacy (%) | 65.70 | 88.22 |
| Female literacy (%) | 55.26 | 79.14 |
Area, Density and Households
| District area (sq km) | 4,060 |
| Area 2001 (sq km) | 4,060 |
| Population density 2011 (per sq km) | 414 |
| Population density 2001 (per sq km) | 356 |
| Total households | 2,71,462 |
| Houseless families | 6,110 |
| Houseless population | 23,014 |
| Number of towns | 1 |
| Number of villages | 712 |
- Most people live in villages
- Density is high for a rural area
- Houseless families are few
- Only one town is counted
Religion-wise Population and Demographics
| Religion | Population | Share (%) |
| Sikh | 6,19,322 | 44.60 |
| Hindu | 5,15,198 | 37.10 |
| Muslim | 2,49,494 | 18.00 |
| Christian | 2,283 | 0.16 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1,228 | 0.09 |
| Buddhist | 100 | 0.01 |
| Jain | 61 | 0.00 |
| Religion not stated | 1,140 | 0.08 |
Sex Ratio by Religion
| Religion | Sex ratio (f/1000 m) |
| Sikh | 867 |
| Hindu | 870 |
| Muslim | 862 |
| Christian | 865 |
- Sikh community is largest
- Hindu share is next big
- Muslim share is notable
- Sex ratio is below 900
SC, ST and Social Group Population
| SC population | 3,15,576 |
| SC male population | 1,61,956 |
| SC female population | 1,53,621 |
| SC share in population (%) | 22.72 |
| SC sex ratio (f/1000 m) | 949 |
| ST population | 18,882 |
| ST male population | 9,710 |
| ST female population | 9,172 |
| ST share in population (%) | 0.93 |
| ST sex ratio (f/1000 m) | 947 |
- SC population is large
- ST share is very small
- SC sex ratio is near 1000
- Tribal count is limited here
Workforce and Economic Activity
| Total workers | 5,72,120 |
| Male workers | 4,12,190 |
| Female workers | 1,59,930 |
| Workers share in population (%) | 41.20 |
- Population: many are working
- More men work than women
- Agriculture is the main base
- Trade and services also matter
City List, Towns and Administrative Divisions
| Urban agglomerations | 1 urban agglomeration listed |
| Cities | 1 city (Bathinda) |
| Towns | 1 town reported |
| Villages | 712 |
Sub-districts, Taluks and Villages
| Sub-districts / Tahsils | 5 tehsils |
| Taluks and blocks | 9 blocks |
| Villages | 712 |
- District is partly urban
- Bathinda town is the main centre
- Villages spread across plains
- Tehsils are the key units
Languages and Cultural Profile
| Main spoken language | Punjabi with some Hindi |
| Other common languages | Hindi and nearby tongues |
| Language share data | Detailed % not given |
- Punjabi is common home language
- Culture is strongly Punjabi
- Farming and trade shape daily life
- Towns are busy and active
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Bathinda in 2011: It is 13,88,525 people
- What is the estimated population of Bathinda in 2026: It is about 15,28,000 people
- What is the literacy rate of Bathinda district: It is around 68.28 percent
- What is the sex ratio in Bathinda district: It is about 868 females per 1,000 males
- Which religion is major in Bathinda district: Sikh community has the largest share