Fatehgarh Sahib District Population 2011–2026: Religion | Literacy | Density | Sex Ratio
The Fatehgarh Sahib district of Punjab had a population of 6 lakhs approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 6.72 lakhs by 2025. It has an area of 1180 sq km and population density of 509 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 871 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 79.35%.The child sex ratio is 843 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion Sikh 71.23% and Punjabi is the main language spoken by most people. The district population is 30.91% urban and 69.09% rural, and SC accounts for 32.07% of the total population.There are a total of 1.18 lakhs households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Item | 2011 Data |
|---|
| Total Population | 600,163 |
| Male | 320,795 |
| Female | 279,368 |
| Sex Ratio | 871 |
| Literacy | 79.35% |
| Density | 509/sq km |
Population Details
| Category | Number |
|---|
| Total | 600,163 |
| Male | 320,795 |
| Female | 279,368 |
| Child (0-6) | 63,271 |
Historic Census Data
| Year | Population | Growth % |
|---|
| 1951 | 1.92 Lac | - |
| 1961 | 2.46 Lac | 28.3 |
| 1971 | 3.05 Lac | 24.03 |
| 1981 | 3.89 Lac | 27.42 |
| 1991 | 4.55 Lac | 17.00 |
| 2001 | 5.38 Lac | 18.26 |
| 2011 | 6.00 Lac | 11.46 |
Population Projections
| Year | Estimated Population |
|---|
| 2025 | 6.72 Lac |
| 2026 | 6.75 Lac |
| 2030 | 6.89 Lac |
| 2036 | 7.04 Lac |
Sex Ratio
| Area | Sex Ratio |
|---|
| Total | 871 |
| Child | 843 |
| Urban | 842 |
| Rural | 885 |
Literacy Rate
| Category | Total % | Male % | Female % |
|---|
| District | 79.35 | 83.33 | 74.8 |
| Urban | 83.45 | 86.69 | 79.59 |
| Rural | 77.53 | 81.79 | 72.75 |
Religion Data
| Religion | Population | % |
|---|
| Sikh | 427,521 | 71.23 |
| Hindu | 152,851 | 25.47 |
| Muslim | 16,808 | 2.8 |
| Christian | 1,698 | 0.28 |
| Others | 1,285 | 0.21 |
Literacy by Religion
| Religion | Total % |
|---|
| Sikh | 80.36 |
| Hindu | 77.91 |
| Muslim | 65.9 |
Caste Data SC ST
- SC population 1.92 Lac
- SC % 32.07
- SC sex ratio 890
- ST population 0
Child Population
- Children 0-6: 63,271
- % of total: 10.54
- Child sex ratio: 843
Languages Spoken
- Main language Punjabi
- Spoken by most residents
Population Density
| Year | Density per sq km |
|---|
| 2001 | 456 |
| 2011 | 509 |
Urban Rural Population
| Area | Population | % |
|---|
| Urban | 185,482 | 30.91 |
| Rural | 414,681 | 69.09 |
Households
- Total households 1,18,100
- Houseless families 253
- Houseless population 1,279
Workforce
- Total workers 2,14,783
- % of population 35.79
- Male workers 1,82,777
- Female workers 32,006
Administrative Divisions
- Area 1180 sq km
- Towns 5
- Villages 446
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fatehgarh Sahib population in 2011: 600,163 persons
- Sex ratio in district: 871 females per 1000 males
- Literacy rate here: 79.35 percent overall
- Main religion: Sikh at 71.23 percent
- Urban population share: 30.91 percent