The Gurdaspur district of Punjab had a population of 22,98,323 approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 25,86,746 by 2026. It has an area of 3,551 sq km and population density of 647 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 896 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 79.95. The child sex ratio is 821 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion is Hindu with 46.74% and Punjabi is the main language spoken by most people. The district population is 28.69% urban and 71.31% rural, and 43,666 households accounts for the total family count. There are a total of 4,43,666 households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Particular |
Value |
Detail |
| District |
Gurdaspur |
Punjab |
| Population 2011 |
22,98,323 |
Male: 12,12,617, Female: 10,85,706 |
| Projected Population 2026 |
25,86,746 |
Estimated growth from 2011 |
| Area |
3,551 sq km |
District land area |
| Density |
647 |
Persons per sq km |
| Sex Ratio |
896 |
Females per 1000 males |
| Literacy Rate |
79.95% |
Male: 84.56%, Female: 74.85% |
| Urban Population |
6,59,319 |
28.69% |
| Rural Population |
16,39,004 |
71.31% |
Population and Growth Data
| Year |
Population |
Growth |
| 1901 | 7,02,372 | - |
| 1911 | 6,22,336 | -11.44% |
| 1921 | 6,34,726 | 1.99% |
| 1931 | 7,19,857 | 13.26% |
| 1941 | 8,56,341 | 18.99% |
| 1951 | 8,52,508 | -0.45% |
| 1961 | 9,82,540 | 15.24% |
| 1971 | 12,31,795 | 25.34% |
| 1981 | 15,15,335 | 23.10% |
| 1991 | 17,58,208 | 16.08% |
| 2001 | 21,03,455 | 19.74% |
| 2011 | 22,98,323 | 9.26% |
Population Projection
| Year |
Estimated Population |
Growth From 2011 |
| 2026 | 25,86,746 | 12.55% |
| 2027 | 25,99,430 | 13.10% |
| 2028 | 26,12,031 | 13.65% |
| 2029 | 26,24,714 | 14.20% |
| 2030 | 26,37,397 | 14.75% |
| 2031 | 26,48,186 | 15.22% |
| 2032 | 26,57,575 | 15.63% |
| 2033 | 26,66,964 | 16.04% |
| 2034 | 26,76,353 | 16.45% |
| 2035 | 26,85,825 | 16.86% |
| 2036 | 26,95,214 | 17.27% |
Sex Ratio and Literacy
| Measure |
Total |
Male / Female |
| Sex Ratio | 896 | Females per 1000 males |
| Child Sex Ratio | 821 | Girls per 1000 boys |
| Literacy Rate | 79.95% | Male: 84.56%, Female: 74.85% |
| Urban Literacy | 87.25% | Male: 90.63%, Female: 83.28% |
| Rural Literacy | 76.96% | Male: 81.98%, Female: 71.55% |
Religion Data
| Religion |
Population |
Share |
| Hindu | 10,74,332 | 46.74% |
| Sikh | 10,02,874 | 43.64% |
| Christian | 1,76,587 | 7.68% |
| Muslim | 27,667 | 1.20% |
| Religion not stated | 15,066 | 0.66% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 812 | 0.04% |
| Jain | 580 | 0.03% |
| Buddhist | 405 | 0.02% |
Caste and Child Population
| Category |
Population |
Share |
| Scheduled Castes | 5,80,576 | 25.26% |
| Scheduled Tribes | 0 | 0% |
| Child Population (0-6) | 2,53,579 | 11.03% |
| Urban Child Population (0-6) | 65,412 | 9.92% |
| Rural Child Population (0-6) | 1,88,167 | 11.48% |
Urban and Rural Split
| Area |
Population |
Share |
| Urban | 6,59,319 | 28.69% |
| Rural | 16,39,004 | 71.31% |
Area, Households and Workforce
| Item |
Count |
Detail |
| Total Area | 3,551 sq km | District area |
| Population Density | 647 | Per sq km |
| Households | 4,43,666 | Total families |
| Workers | 7,57,138 | 32.94% of total population |
| Male Workers | 6,37,652 | Major share |
| Female Workers | 1,19,486 | Lower share |
Town and City List
| Place |
Type |
Population |
| Pathankot | Urban Agglomeration | 1,60,509 |
| Batala | Urban Agglomeration | 1,58,621 |
| Batala | Municipal Council | 1,56,619 |
| Pathankot | Municipal Council | 1,48,937 |
Administrative Setup
| Division |
Count |
Type |
| Towns | 27 | Urban units |
| Villages | 1,595 | Rural units |
Historic Census Facts
- Population rose from 7,02,372 in 1901
- 1981 shows a strong rise in numbers
- 2001 census recorded 21,03,455 people
- 2011 census crossed 22 lakh mark
- 2011 literacy stayed near 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the total population of Gurdaspur? 22,98,323 in 2011.
- What is the sex ratio in Gurdaspur? 896 females per 1000 males.
- What is the literacy rate in Gurdaspur? 79.95%.
- How much of Gurdaspur is rural? 71.31%.
- What is the projected population for 2026? 25,86,746.