The Firozpur district of Punjab had a population of about 20.29 lakh approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of about 22.20 lakh by 2025. It has an area of 5,730 sq km and population density of about 354 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 893 females per 1,000 males and the literacy rate is around 68.92 percent. The child sex ratio is 843 girls per 1,000 boys. The major religion is Sikh with about 59.90 percent share and Punjabi is the main language spoken by most people. The district population is 27.23 percent urban and 72.77 percent rural, and Firozpur accounts for about 7.31 percent of the total Punjab population. There are a total of 3,90,412 households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| District name | Firozpur |
| State | Punjab |
| Population 2011 | 20,29,074 |
| Estimated population 2021 | 22,05,000 |
| Estimated population 2022 | 22,18,000 |
| Estimated population 2023 | 22,29,000 |
| Estimated population 2024 | 22,38,000 |
| Estimated population 2025 | 22,20,000 |
| Area (sq km) | 5,730 |
| Population density (per sq km) | 354 |
| Sex ratio (females per 1000 males) | 893 |
| Child sex ratio (0-6 years) | 843 |
| Average literacy rate (%) | 68.92 |
| Urban population share (%) | 27.23 |
| Rural population share (%) | 72.77 |
| Total households | 3,90,412 |
- Total population is high
- Most people live in villages
- Literacy level is good
- Male count is higher
Population and Demographics Profile
| Total population 2011 | 20,29,074 |
| Male population 2011 | 10,72,592 |
| Female population 2011 | 9,56,482 |
| Population 2001 | 18,12,526 |
| Male population 2001 | 9,69,620 |
| Female population 2001 | 8,42,906 |
| Population growth 2001–2011 (%) | 11.94 |
| Population share in Punjab 2011 (%) | 7.31 |
| Population share in Punjab 2001 (%) | 7.43 |
- Population grew by about one twelfth
- Male count is higher
- Share in state is slightly lower
- Rural side still dominates
Historic Census Data 1901–2011
| Census year | Total population | Variation % |
| 1991 | 16,63,744 | Not given |
| 2001 | 18,12,526 | 8.94 |
| 2011 | 20,29,074 | 11.94 |
- Population rose in each decade
- Growth stayed moderate
- Older years not detailed
- District is slowly expanding
Population Projections up to 2036
| Year | Estimated population | Total growth since 2011 (%) |
| 2011 | 20,29,074 | 0.00 |
| 2021 | 22,05,000 | 8.67 |
| 2022 | 22,18,000 | 9.31 |
| 2023 | 22,29,000 | 9.86 |
| 2024 | 22,38,000 | 10.30 |
| 2025 | 22,20,000 | 9.36 |
| 2026 | 22,32,000 | 9.95 |
| 2027 | 22,43,000 | 10.50 |
| 2028 | 22,53,000 | 11.00 |
| 2029 | 22,63,000 | 11.50 |
| 2030 | 22,73,000 | 12.00 |
| 2031 | 22,83,000 | 12.50 |
| 2032 | 22,93,000 | 13.00 |
| 2033 | 23,03,000 | 13.50 |
| 2034 | 23,13,000 | 14.00 |
| 2035 | 23,23,000 | 14.50 |
| 2036 | 23,33,000 | 15.00 |
- Population is going up slowly
- Numbers cross 23.33 lakh by 2036
- Growth is steady
- Urban share is rising
Sex Ratio and Child Population Details
| Overall sex ratio (f/1000 m) 2011 | 893 |
| Sex ratio 2001 (f/1000 m) | 869 |
| Child sex ratio 2011 (0-6 years) | 843 |
| Child sex ratio 2001 (0-6 years) | 1,001 |
| Total child population 0-6 (2011) | 2,44,025 |
| Male child population 0-6 | 1,31,268 |
| Female child population 0-6 | 1,12,757 |
| Child population share 0-6 (%) | 12.02 |
Sex Ratio: Urban and Rural
| Category | Sex ratio (f/1000 m) |
| Total | 893 |
| Urban | 888 |
| Rural | 895 |
- Sex ratio is below 1000
- Child ratio is low
- Rural sex ratio is slightly better
- Children are one‑tenth of population
Child Population by Urban and Rural
| Area type | Child population 0-6 | Child percentage (%) |
| Urban | 51,022 | 11.10 |
| Rural | 1,93,003 | 12.44 |
- Rural child share is higher
- 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 (%) | 68.92 |
| Male literacy rate 2011 (%) | 77.17 |
| Female literacy rate 2011 (%) | 59.90 |
| Average literacy 2001 (%) | 49.13 |
| Male literacy 2001 (%) | 57.53 |
| Female literacy 2001 (%) | 39.58 |
| Total literates 2011 | 13,38,128 |
| Male literates 2011 | 7,81,322 |
| Female literates 2011 | 5,56,806 |
Urban and Rural Literacy Profile
| Category | Average literacy (%) | Male literacy (%) | Female literacy (%) |
| Total | 68.92 | 77.17 | 59.90 |
| Urban | 84.11 | 89.18 | 78.17 |
| Rural | 64.35 | 74.64 | 54.27 |
Literacy Rate by Religion
| Religion | Average literacy (%) |
| Sikh | 68.92 |
| Hindu | 68.74 |
| Muslim | 61.15 |
| Christian | 70.18 |
- 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 | 14,76,382 | 5,52,692 |
| Male population | 7,83,002 | 2,89,590 |
| Female population | 6,93,380 | 2,63,102 |
| Population share (%) | 72.77 | 27.23 |
| Sex ratio (f/1000 m) | 895 | 888 |
| Child population 0-6 | 1,93,003 | 51,022 |
| Male child 0-6 | 1,04,165 | 27,103 |
| Female child 0-6 | 88,838 | 23,919 |
| Child percentage (%) | 12.44 | 11.10 |
| Literates | 9,22,584 | 4,15,544 |
| Male literates | 5,44,182 | 2,37,140 |
| Female literates | 3,78,402 | 1,78,404 |
| Average literacy (%) | 64.35 | 84.11 |
| Male literacy (%) | 74.64 | 89.18 |
| Female literacy (%) | 54.27 | 78.17 |
Area, Density and Households
| District area (sq km) | 5,730 |
| Area 2001 (sq km) | 5,730 |
| Population density 2011 (per sq km) | 354 |
| Population density 2001 (per sq km) | 316 |
| Total households | 3,90,412 |
| Houseless families | 10,110 |
| Houseless population | 37,014 |
| Number of towns | 1 |
| Number of villages | 716 |
- 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 | 12,15,579 | 59.90 |
| Hindu | 6,14,498 | 30.28 |
| Muslim | 1,82,494 | 9.00 |
| Christian | 6,183 | 0.30 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 9,420 | 0.46 |
| Buddhist | 100 | 0.01 |
| Jain | 61 | 0.00 |
| Religion not stated | 9,739 | 0.48 |
Sex Ratio by Religion
| Religion | Sex ratio (f/1000 m) |
| Sikh | 890 |
| Hindu | 897 |
| Muslim | 882 |
| Christian | 885 |
- Sikh community is largest
- Hindu share is next big
- Muslim share is notable
- Sex ratio stays below 900
SC, ST and Social Group Population
| SC population | 5,11,576 |
| SC male population | 2,61,956 |
| SC female population | 2,49,621 |
| SC share in population (%) | 25.21 |
| SC sex ratio (f/1000 m) | 952 |
| 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 | 7,22,120 |
| Male workers | 4,82,190 |
| Female workers | 2,39,930 |
| Workers share in population (%) | 35.58 |
- 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 (Firozpur) |
| Towns | 1 town reported |
| Villages | 716 |
Sub-districts, Taluks and Villages
| Sub-districts / Tahsils | 5 tehsils |
| Taluks and blocks | 9 blocks |
| Villages | 716 |
- District is partly urban
- Firozpur town is the main centre
- Villages spread across plains
- Tehsils are the key units
Languages and Cultural Profile
| Main spoken language | Punjabi |
| 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 Firozpur in 2011: It is 20,29,074 people
- What is the estimated population of Firozpur in 2026: It is about 22,32,000 people
- What is the literacy rate of Firozpur district: It is around 68.92 percent
- What is the sex ratio in Firozpur district: It is about 893 females per 1,000 males
- Which religion is major in Firozpur district: Sikh community has the largest share