The Hoshiarpur district of Punjab had a population of 15,86,625 approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 17,85,735 by 2026. It has an area of 3,386 sq km and population density of 469 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 962 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 84.59.The child sex ratio is 865 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion Hindu with 63.07% and Punjabi is the main language spoken by most people. The district population is 21.11% urban and 78.89% rural, and 3,36,994 accounts for total households.There are a total of 3,36,994 households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Particular |
Value |
Detail |
| District |
Hoshiarpur |
Punjab |
| Population 2011 |
15,86,625 |
Male: 8,09,057, Female: 7,77,568 |
| Projected Population 2026 |
17,85,735 |
Estimated |
| Area |
3,386 sq km |
District land area |
| Density |
469 |
Persons per sq km |
| Sex Ratio |
962 |
Females per 1000 males |
| Literacy Rate |
84.59% |
Male: 88.75%, Female: 80.31% |
| Urban Population |
3,34,969 |
21.11% |
| Rural Population |
12,51,656 |
78.89% |
Population and Growth Data
| Year |
Population |
Growth % |
| 1901 | 6,50,662 | - |
| 1911 | 6,03,684 | -7.22% |
| 1921 | 6,09,681 | 0.99% |
| 1931 | 6,79,569 | 11.30% |
| 1941 | 7,70,605 | 13.46% |
| 1951 | 7,13,161 | -7.46% |
| 1961 | 7,82,165 | 9.83% |
| 1971 | 9,49,000 | 21.22% |
| 1981 | 11,16,000 | 17.69% |
| 1991 | 12,99,000 | 16.39% |
| 2001 | 14,81,292 | 14.01% |
| 2011 | 15,86,625 | 7.11% |
Population Projection
| Year |
Estimated Population |
Growth From 2011 |
| 2025 | 17,76,013 | 11.94% |
| 2026 | 17,85,735 | 12.55% |
| 2027 | 17,94,491 | 13.10% |
| 2028 | 18,03,190 | 13.65% |
| 2029 | 18,11,946 | 14.20% |
| 2030 | 18,20,702 | 14.75% |
| 2031 | 18,28,150 | 15.22% |
| 2032 | 18,34,632 | 15.63% |
| 2033 | 18,41,113 | 16.04% |
| 2034 | 18,47,595 | 16.45% |
| 2035 | 18,54,133 | 16.86% |
| 2036 | 18,60,615 | 17.27% |
Sex Ratio and Literacy
| Measure |
Total |
Male / Female |
| Sex Ratio | 962 | Females per 1000 males |
| Child Sex Ratio | 865 | Girls per 1000 boys |
| Literacy Rate | 84.59% | Male: 88.75%, Female: 80.31% |
| Urban Literacy | 87.75% | Male: 90.47%, Female: 84.82% |
| Rural Literacy | 83.74% | Male: 88.28%, Female: 79.13% |
Religion Data
| Religion |
Population |
Share |
| Hindu | 10,00,743 | 63.07% |
| Sikh | 5,38,208 | 33.92% |
| Muslim | 23,089 | 1.46% |
| Christian | 14,968 | 0.94% |
| Religion not stated | 3,576 | 0.23% |
| Buddhist | 3,476 | 0.22% |
| Jain | 2,034 | 0.13% |
| Other religions | 531 | 0.03% |
Caste and Child Population
| Category |
Population |
Share |
| Scheduled Castes | 5,57,504 | 35.14% |
| Scheduled Tribes | 0 | 0% |
| Child Population (0-6) | 1,68,331 | 10.61% |
| Urban Child Population | 34,275 | 10.23% |
| Rural Child Population | 1,34,056 | 10.71% |
Urban and Rural Split
| Area |
Population |
Share |
| Urban | 3,34,969 | 21.11% |
| Rural | 12,51,656 | 78.89% |
Area, Households and Workforce
| Item |
Count |
Detail |
| Total Area | 3,386 sq km | District area |
| Population Density | 469 | Per sq km |
| Households | 3,36,994 | Total families |
| Workers | 4,99,822 | 31.5% of total |
| Male Workers | 4,12,506 | Main share |
| Female Workers | 87,316 | Lower share |
City and Town List
| Place |
Type |
Population |
| Hoshiarpur | Municipal Council | 1,68,653 |
Administrative Setup
| Division |
Count |
Type |
| Towns | 13 | Urban units |
| Villages | 1,416 | Rural units |
District Highlights
- Rural areas hold most people
- High literacy above average
- Hindu majority in district
- Good sex ratio 962
- Low density 469 per sq km
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hoshiarpur population? 15,86,625 in 2011.
- Sex ratio of Hoshiarpur? 962 females per 1000 males.
- Literacy in Hoshiarpur? 84.59%.
- Rural share in Hoshiarpur? 78.89%.
- 2026 population estimate? 17,85,735.