The Patiala district of Punjab had a population of 18,95,686 approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 21,33,581 by 2026. It has an area of 3,325 sq km and population density of 570 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 891 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 75.28.The child sex ratio is 837 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion Sikh with 55.91 % and Punjabi is the main language spoken by most. The district population is 40.26 urban and 59.74 rural, and 3,72,293 accounts for total households.There are a total of 3,72,293 households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Particular |
Value |
Detail |
| District |
Patiala |
Punjab |
| Population 2011 |
18,95,686 |
Male: 10,02,522, Female: 8,93,164 |
| Projected Population 2026 |
21,33,581 |
Estimated growth |
| Area |
3,325 sq km |
District land area |
| Density |
570 |
Persons per sq km |
| Sex Ratio |
891 |
Females per 1000 males |
| Literacy Rate |
75.28% |
Male: 80.20%, Female: 69.80% |
| Urban Population |
7,63,280 |
40.26% |
| Rural Population |
11,32,406 |
59.74% |
Population and Growth Data
| Year |
Population |
Growth % |
| 1951 | 4,82,517 | - |
| 1961 | 6,74,000 | 39.63% |
| 1971 | 8,55,000 | 26.91% |
| 1981 | 11,12,000 | 30.10% |
| 1991 | 13,44,000 | 20.78% |
| 2001 | 15,84,780 | 17.96% |
| 2011 | 18,95,686 | 19.62% |
Population Projection
| Year |
Estimated Population |
Growth From 2011 |
| 2025 | 21,21,965 | 11.94% |
| 2026 | 21,33,581 | 12.55% |
| 2027 | 21,44,043 | 13.10% |
| 2028 | 21,54,436 | 13.65% |
| 2029 | 21,64,898 | 14.20% |
| 2030 | 21,75,359 | 14.75% |
| 2031 | 21,84,258 | 15.22% |
| 2032 | 21,92,002 | 15.63% |
| 2033 | 21,99,746 | 16.04% |
| 2034 | 22,07,490 | 16.45% |
| 2035 | 22,15,302 | 16.86% |
| 2036 | 22,23,047 | 17.27% |
Sex Ratio and Literacy
| Measure |
Total |
Male / Female |
| Sex Ratio | 891 | Females per 1000 males |
| Child Sex Ratio | 837 | Girls per 1000 boys |
| Literacy Rate | 75.28% | Male: 80.20%, Female: 69.80% |
| Urban Literacy | 84.39% | Male: 87.88%, Female: 80.48% |
| Rural Literacy | 69.03% | Male: 74.91%, Female: 62.49% |
Religion Data
| Religion |
Population |
Share |
| Sikh | 10,59,944 | 55.91% |
| Hindu | 7,83,306 | 41.32% |
| Muslim | 40,043 | 2.11% |
| Christian | 5,683 | 0.30% |
| Religion not stated | 3,141 | 0.17% |
| Jain | 1,914 | 0.10% |
| Other religions | 1,410 | 0.07% |
| Buddhist | 245 | 0.01% |
Caste and Child Population
| Category |
Population |
Share |
| Scheduled Castes | 4,65,359 | 24.55% |
| Scheduled Tribes | 0 | 0% |
| Child Population (0-6) | 2,12,892 | 11.23% |
| Urban Child Population | 78,398 | 10.27% |
| Rural Child Population | 1,34,494 | 11.88% |
Urban and Rural Split
| Area |
Population |
Share |
| Urban | 7,63,280 | 40.26% |
| Rural | 11,32,406 | 59.74% |
Area, Households and Workforce
| Item |
Count |
Detail |
| Total Area | 3,325 sq km | District area |
| Population Density | 570 | Per sq km |
| Households | 3,72,293 | Total families |
| Workers | 6,60,267 | 34.83% of total |
| Male Workers | 5,49,661 | Main share |
| Female Workers | 1,10,606 | Lower share |
Town and City List
| Place |
Type |
Population |
| Patiala | Urban Agglomeration | 4,46,246 |
| Patiala | Municipal Corporation | 4,06,192 |
Administrative Setup
| Division |
Count |
Type |
| Towns | 12 | Urban units |
| Villages | 912 | Rural units |
Key District Facts
- Most people live in rural areas
- Sikh community is largest
- Literacy higher in cities
- Child population around 11%
- Steady population growth
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Patiala district population? 18,95,686 in 2011.
- Sex ratio in Patiala district? 891 females per 1000 males.
- Literacy rate of Patiala? 75.28% total.
- Urban population share? 40.26%.
- 2026 population projection? 21,33,581.