The Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (Mohali) district of Punjab had a population of about 9.95 lakh approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of about 11.10 lakh by 2025. It has an area of 1,094 sq km and population density of about 909 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 879 females per 1,000 males and the literacy rate is around 83.80 percent. The child sex ratio is 841 girls per 1,000 boys. The major religion is Sikh with about 60.11 percent share and Punjabi is the main language spoken by people in the district. The district population is 54.76 percent urban and 45.24 percent rural, and Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar accounts for about 3.59 percent of the total Punjab population. There are a total of 1.7 lakh households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| District name | Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (Mohali) |
| State | Punjab |
| Population 2011 | 9,94,628 |
| Estimated population 2021 | 10,91,200 |
| Estimated population 2022 | 11,00,100 |
| Estimated population 2023 | 11,07,700 |
| Estimated population 2024 | 11,14,200 |
| Estimated population 2025 | 11,19,800 |
| Area (sq km) | 1,094 |
| Population density (per sq km) | 909 |
| Sex ratio (females per 1000 males) | 879 |
| Child sex ratio (0-6 years) | 841 |
| Average literacy rate (%) | 83.80 |
| Urban population share (%) | 54.76 |
| Rural population share (%) | 45.24 |
| Total households | 1,70,000 |
- Total population crossed 9.94 lakh
- Urban side is bigger than rural
- Literacy is very high
- Density is very high for size
Population and Demographics Profile
| Total population 2011 | 9,94,628 |
| Male population 2011 | 5,29,253 |
| Female population 2011 | 4,65,375 |
| Population 2001 | 7,46,987 |
| Male population 2001 | 4,05,560 |
| Female population 2001 | 3,41,427 |
| Population growth 2001–2011 (%) | 33.15 |
| Population share in Punjab 2011 (%) | 3.59 |
| Population share in Punjab 2001 (%) | 3.07 |
- Population went up by one third
- Male count is higher than female
- Share in state is small
- Urban growth is fast
Historic Census Data 1991–2011
| Year | Total population | Growth variation (%) |
| 1991 | 5,40,100 | 38.29 from 1981 |
| 2001 | 7,46,987 | 38.29 from 1991 |
| 2011 | 9,94,628 | 33.15 from 2001 |
- Population tripled in 20 years
- Growth slowed in 2001–2011
- District is new and growing
- Area is small but dense
Population Projections up to 2036
| Year | Estimated population | Total growth since 2011 (%) |
| 2011 | 9,94,628 | 0.00 |
| 2021 | 10,91,200 | 9.70 |
| 2022 | 11,00,100 | 10.60 |
| 2023 | 11,07,700 | 11.37 |
| 2024 | 11,14,200 | 12.02 |
| 2025 | 11,19,800 | 12.58 |
| 2026 | 11,24,600 | 1
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- Population is rising slowly
- Nearly 10–12 percent extra by 2026
- Projections go up to 2036
- Growth is steady
Sex Ratio and Child Population Details
| Overall sex ratio (f/1000 m) 2011 | 879 |
| Sex ratio 2001 (f/1000 m) | 842 |
| Child sex ratio 2011 (0-6 years) | 841 |
| Child sex ratio 2001 (0-6 years) | 785 |
| Total child population 0-6 (2011) | 1,15,644 |
| Male child population 0-6 | 61,025 |
| Female child population 0-6 | 54,619 |
| Child population share 0-6 (%) | 11.63 |
Sex Ratio: Urban and Rural
| Category | Sex ratio (f/1000 m) |
| Total | 879 |
| Urban | 885 |
| Rural | 871 |
- Sex ratio is near 880
- Child ratio is below 850
- Urban sex ratio is better
- Children share is high
Child Population by Urban and Rural
| Area type | Child population 0-6 | Child percentage (%) |
| Urban | 63,521 | 11.50 |
| Rural | 52,123 | 11.78 |
- Child share is higher in villages
- Urban child count is more
- Male child count is higher
- Urban side has more kids
Literacy Rate, Male Literacy and Female Literacy
| Average literacy rate 2011 (%) | 83.80 |
| Male literacy rate 2011 (%) | 87.89 |
| Female literacy rate 2011 (%) | 79.18 |
| Average literacy 2001 (%) | 77.90 |
| Male literacy 2001 (%) | 83.40 |
| Female literacy 2001 (%) | 71.50 |
| Total literates 2011 | 7,36,575 |
| Male literates 2011 | 4,09,944 |
| Female literates 2011 | 3,26,631 |
Urban and Rural Literacy Profile
| Category | Average literacy (%) | Male literacy (%) | Female literacy (%) |
| Total | 83.80 | 87.89 | 79.18 |
| Urban | 87.77 | 90.90 | 84.25 |
| Rural | 78.98 | 84.26 | 72.94 |
Literacy Rate by Religion
| Religion | Average literacy (%) |
| Sikh | 83.80 |
| Hindu | 82.15 |
| Muslim | 76.10 |
| Christian | 84.23 |
- Literacy is above eight in ten
- Urban literacy is best
- Male literacy is higher
- Christian literacy is highest
Urban and Rural Population, Density and Households
| Category | Rural | Urban |
| Total population | 4,50,017 | 5,44,611 |
| Male population | 2,35,101 | 2,94,152 |
| Female population | 2,14,916 | 2,50,459 |
| Population share (%) | 45.24 | 54.76 |
| Sex ratio (f/1000 m) | 871 | 885 |
| Child population 0-6 | 52,123 | 63,521 |
| Male child 0-6 | 27,101 | 33,924 |
| Female child 0-6 | 25,022 | 29,597 |
| Child percentage (%) | 11.78 | 11.50 |
| Literates | 3,13,569 | 4,23,006 |
| Male literates | 1,78,533 | 2,31,411 |
| Female literates | 1,35,036 | 1,91,595 |
| Average literacy (%) | 78.98 | 87.77 |
| Male literacy (%) | 84.26 | 90.90 |
| Female literacy (%) | 72.94 | 84.25 |
Area, Density and Households
| District area (sq km) | 1,094 |
| Area 2001 (sq km) | 1,188 |
| Population density 2011 (per sq km) | 909 |
| Population density 2001 (per sq km) | 629 |
| Total households | 1,70,000 |
| Houseless families | 3,110 |
| Houseless population | 12,014 |
| Number of towns | 5 |
| Number of villages | 277 |
- Urban population is higher than rural
- Density is very high
- Houseless families are few
- Many towns and villages
Religion-wise Population and Demographics
| Religion | Population | Share (%) |
| Sikh | 5,98,522 | 60.11 |
| Hindu | 3,12,198 | 31.40 |
| Muslim | 79,494 | 8.00 |
| Christian | 1,283 | 0.16 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1,228 | 0.09 |
| Buddhist | 100 | 0.01 |
| Jain | 61 | 0.00 |
| Religion not stated | 1,140 | 0.08 |
Sex Ratio by Religion
| Religion | Sex ratio (f/1000 m) |
| Sikh | 878 |
| Hindu | 880 |
| Muslim | 872 |
| Christian | 878 |
- Sikh community is largest
- Hindu share is next big
- Muslim share is smaller
- Sex ratio is near 880
SC, ST and Social Group Population
| SC population | 1,95,576 |
| SC male population | 1,01,956 |
| SC female population | 93,621 |
| SC share in population (%) | 19.66 |
| SC sex ratio (f/1000 m) | 918 |
| 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 close to 920
- Tribal count is limited
Workforce and Economic Activity
| Total workers | 3,92,120 |
| Male workers | 2,82,190 |
| Female workers | 1,10,930 |
| Workers share in population (%) | 39.40 |
- Population: many are working
- More men work than women
- Industry and services are strong
- Some people work in farms
City List, Towns and Administrative Divisions
| Urban agglomerations | 1 urban agglomeration listed |
| Cities | 1 city (Mohali) |
| Towns | 5 towns reported |
| Villages | 277 |
Sub-districts, Taluks and Villages
| Sub-districts / Tahsils | 5 tehsils |
| Taluks and blocks | 9 blocks |
| Villages | 277 |
- District is partly urban
- Mohali town is the main centre
- Villages are spread across
- Tehsils are the key units
Languages and Cultural Profile
| Main spoken language | Punjabi |
| Other common languages | Hindi |
| Language share data | Detailed % not given |
- Punjabi is common home language
- Culture is strongly Punjabi
- Jobs and trade shape daily life
- Towns are very busy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar in 2011: It is 9,94,628 people
- What is the estimated population of Mohali district in 2026: It is about 11,24,600 people
- What is the literacy rate of Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar district: It is around 83.80 percent
- What is the sex ratio in Mohali district: It is about 879 females per 1,000 males
- Which religion is major in Mohali district: Sikh community has the largest share