Quick Overview of District Census 2021
The Ludhiana district of Punjab had a population of 34,98,739 in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach around 39,37,806 by 2026. It has an area of 3,578 sq km and population density of 978 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 874 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 82.20. The child sex ratio is 861 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion is Sikh at 53.26% and Punjabi is the main language spoken by most people. The district population is 59.16% urban and 40.84% rural, and Sikh accounts for the largest share of the total population. There are a total of 7,16,826 households in the district.
| Item |
Value |
Details |
| District |
Ludhiana |
Punjab |
| Total Population |
34,98,739 |
2011 Census |
| Estimated Population |
39,37,806 |
2026 |
| Area |
3,578 sq km |
District area |
| Density |
978 |
Persons per sq km |
| Sex Ratio |
874 |
Females per 1000 males |
| Literacy Rate |
82.20% |
Total literacy |
| Households |
7,16,826 |
Total households |
Population Data
| Year |
Population |
Growth |
| 1901 |
6,85,038 |
- |
| 1911 |
5,28,000 |
-22.99% |
| 1921 |
5,79,000 |
9.78% |
| 1931 |
6,87,000 |
18.69% |
| 1941 |
8,40,000 |
22.15% |
| 1951 |
8,58,000 |
2.25% |
| 1961 |
10,78,000 |
25.60% |
| 1971 |
13,85,000 |
28.44% |
| 1981 |
17,79,000 |
28.43% |
| 1991 |
24,28,000 |
36.53% |
| 2001 |
30,33,000 |
24.89% |
| 2011 |
34,98,739 |
15.36% |
Population Projection
| Year |
Projected Population |
Estimated Growth |
| 2025 |
39,16,367 |
11.94% |
| 2026 |
39,37,806 |
12.55% |
| 2027 |
39,57,114 |
13.10% |
| 2028 |
39,76,296 |
13.65% |
| 2029 |
39,95,604 |
14.20% |
| 2030 |
40,14,912 |
14.75% |
| 2031 |
40,31,336 |
15.22% |
| 2032 |
40,45,629 |
15.63% |
| 2033 |
40,59,922 |
16.04% |
| 2034 |
40,74,215 |
16.45% |
| 2035 |
40,88,633 |
16.86% |
| 2036 |
41,02,926 |
17.27% |
Sex Ratio and Literacy
| Category |
Value |
Details |
| Sex Ratio |
874 |
Females per 1000 males |
| Child Sex Ratio |
861 |
Girls per 1000 boys |
| Literacy Rate |
82.20% |
Total literacy |
| Male Literacy |
85.98% |
Male literacy rate |
| Female Literacy |
77.88% |
Female literacy rate |
| Urban Literacy |
84.93% |
Urban area |
| Rural Literacy |
78.28% |
Rural area |
Religion and Caste
| Group |
Population |
Share |
| Sikh |
18,63,408 |
53.26% |
| Hindu |
15,02,403 |
42.94% |
| Muslim |
77,713 |
2.22% |
| Jain |
19,620 |
0.56% |
| Christian |
16,517 |
0.47% |
| Buddhist |
2,007 |
0.06% |
| Others |
1,254 |
0.04% |
| Not Stated |
15,817 |
0.45% |
| SC Population |
9,23,358 |
26.39% |
| ST Population |
0 |
0% |
Child Population and Workforce
| Item |
Value |
Details |
| Child Population 0-6 |
3,84,114 |
10.98% |
| Urban Child Population |
2,35,144 |
11.34% |
| Rural Child Population |
1,48,970 |
10.63% |
| Total Workers |
12,84,822 |
36.72% |
| Male Workers |
10,53,600 |
- |
| Female Workers |
2,31,222 |
- |
Urban and Rural Data
| Area |
Population |
Share |
| Urban |
20,69,708 |
59.16% |
| Rural |
14,29,031 |
40.84% |
| Area |
Sex Ratio |
Literacy Rate |
| Urban |
857 |
84.93% |
| Rural |
897 |
78.28% |
Cities and Towns
| Place |
Population |
Type |
| Ludhiana |
16,18,879 |
Municipal Corporation |
| Khanna |
1,28,137 |
Municipal Council |
| Total Towns |
20 |
Count |
Administrative Units
| Unit |
Count |
Details |
| Villages |
907 |
Total villages |
| Towns |
20 |
Total towns |
| Sub-districts / Tahsils |
Not available |
No exact count in given data |
Area and Households
| Item |
Value |
Details |
| Total Area |
3,578 sq km |
District area |
| Population Density |
978 |
Persons per sq km |
| Households |
7,16,826 |
Total households |
| Houseless Families |
1,135 |
Without roof cover |
| Houseless Population |
4,865 |
Without roof cover |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the total population of Ludhiana? 34,98,739 in 2011.
- What is the main religion in Ludhiana? Sikh is the largest group.
- What is the literacy rate here? It is 82.20%.
- Is Ludhiana more urban or rural? It is more urban.
- How many villages are in Ludhiana? There are 907 villages.