The Jalandhar district of Punjab had a population of 21,93,590 approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 24,68,870 by 2026. It has an area of 2,624 sq km and population density of 836 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 916 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 82.48. The child sex ratio is 874 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion is Hindu with 63.56% and Punjabi is the main language spoken by most people. The district population is 52.93% urban and 47.07% rural, and 4,61,635 accounts for the total households in the district.There are a total of 4,61,635 households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Particular |
Value |
Detail |
| District |
Jalandhar |
Punjab |
| Population 2011 |
21,93,590 |
Male: 11,45,211, Female: 10,48,379 |
| Projected Population 2026 |
24,68,870 |
Male: 12,81,000 approx., Female: 11,88,000 approx. |
| Area |
2,624 sq km |
District land area |
| Density |
836 |
Persons per sq km |
| Sex Ratio |
916 |
Females per 1000 males |
| Literacy Rate |
82.48% |
Male: 86.15%, Female: 78.48% |
| Urban Population |
11,61,171 |
52.93% |
| Rural Population |
10,32,419 |
47.07% |
Population and Growth Data
| Year |
Population |
Growth |
| 1901 | 7,21,579 | - |
| 1911 | 6,31,216 | -12.58% |
| 1921 | 6,47,528 | 2.59% |
| 1931 | 7,43,098 | 14.77% |
| 1941 | 8,87,497 | 19.45% |
| 1951 | 8,30,275 | -6.45% |
| 1961 | 9,82,296 | 18.31% |
| 1971 | 11,75,228 | 19.70% |
| 1981 | 14,06,960 | 19.69% |
| 1991 | 16,49,552 | 17.30% |
| 2001 | 19,62,761 | 18.96% |
| 2011 | 21,93,590 | 11.76% |
Population Projection
| Year |
Estimated Population |
Growth From 2011 |
| 2025 | 24,55,428 | 11.94% |
| 2026 | 24,68,870 | 12.55% |
| 2027 | 24,80,975 | 13.10% |
| 2028 | 24,93,002 | 13.65% |
| 2029 | 25,05,108 | 14.20% |
| 2030 | 25,17,213 | 14.75% |
| 2031 | 25,27,510 | 15.22% |
| 2032 | 25,36,472 | 15.63% |
| 2033 | 25,45,433 | 16.04% |
| 2034 | 25,54,394 | 16.45% |
| 2035 | 25,63,434 | 16.86% |
| 2036 | 25,72,395 | 17.27% |
Sex Ratio and Literacy
| Measure |
Total |
Male / Female |
| Sex Ratio | 916 | Females per 1000 males |
| Child Sex Ratio | 874 | Girls per 1000 boys |
| Literacy Rate | 82.48% | Male: 86.15%, Female: 78.48% |
| Urban Literacy | 85.99% | Male: 88.80%, Female: 82.83% |
| Rural Literacy | 78.53% | Male: 83.06%, Female: 73.81% |
Religion Data
| Religion |
Population |
Share |
| Hindu | 13,94,329 | 63.56% |
| Sikh | 7,18,363 | 32.75% |
| Muslim | 30,233 | 1.38% |
| Christian | 26,016 | 1.19% |
| Buddhist | 11,385 | 0.52% |
| Religion not stated | 8,448 | 0.39% |
| Jain | 4,011 | 0.18% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 805 | 0.04% |
Caste and Child Population
| Category |
Population |
Share |
| Scheduled Castes | 8,54,444 | 38.95% |
| Scheduled Tribes | 0 | 0% |
| Child Population (0-6) | 2,26,302 | 10.32% |
| Urban Child Population (0-6) | 1,21,106 | 10.43% |
| Rural Child Population (0-6) | 1,05,196 | 10.19% |
Urban and Rural Split
| Area |
Population |
Share |
| Urban | 11,61,171 | 52.93% |
| Rural | 10,32,419 | 47.07% |
Area, Households and Workforce
| Item |
Count |
Detail |
| Total Area | 2,624 sq km | District area |
| Population Density | 836 | Per sq km |
| Households | 4,61,635 | Total families |
| Workers | 7,74,472 | 35.31% of total population |
| Male Workers | 6,39,484 | Major share |
| Female Workers | 1,34,988 | Lower share |
City and Town List
| Place |
Type |
Population |
| Jalandhar | Urban Agglomeration | 8,74,412 |
| Jalandhar | Municipal Corporation | 8,62,886 |
Administrative Setup
| Division |
Count |
Type |
| Towns | 21 | Urban units |
| Villages | 941 | Rural units |
| Sub-districts | Not given | Not listed |
| Taluks | Not given | Not listed |
Language and Historic Facts
| Item |
Value |
Detail |
| Main language | Punjabi | Widely spoken |
| Historic census span | 1901 to 2011 | Available in record |
| Population rise | 21,93,590 | Recorded in 2011 |
| Urban share | 52.93% | Higher than rural share |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the total population of Jalandhar? 21,93,590 in 2011.
- What is the sex ratio in Jalandhar? 916 females per 1000 males.
- What is the literacy rate in Jalandhar? 82.48%.
- How much of Jalandhar is urban? 52.93%.
- What is the projected population for 2026? 24,68,870.