The Rupnagar district of Punjab had a population of 6.85 lakh approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 7.66 lakh by 2025. It has an area of 1,356 sq km and population density of 505 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 916 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 82.19.The child sex ratio is 863 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion Sikh (52.74%) and Punjabi is the main language spoken by most people. The district population is 25.97% urban and 74.03% rural, and SC population accounts for 26.42% of the total population.There are a total of 1.36 lakh households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Item | 2011 Data |
|---|
| Total Population | 6,84,627 |
| Male | 3,57,485 |
| Female | 3,27,142 |
| Sex Ratio | 916 |
| Literacy Rate | 82.19% |
Population Growth Over Years
| Year | Population | Growth % |
|---|
| 2001 | 6.29 Lakh | - |
| 2011 | 6.85 Lakh | 8.87 |
| 2025 | 7.66 Lakh | 11.94 |
Area and Density Facts
- Area covers 1,356 sq km
- Density at 505 per sq km
- 611 villages spread around
- 8 towns in total
Sex Ratio Details
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|
| Total | 916 |
| Urban | 904 |
| Rural | 920 |
| Child (0-6) | 863 |
Child Population
| Group | Count | % |
|---|
| 0-6 Years | 72,926 | 10.65 |
Literacy by Gender
| Area | Total | Male | Female |
|---|
| Total | 82.19% | 87.5% | 76.42% |
| Urban | 86.15% | 89.61% | 82.34% |
| Rural | 80.78% | 86.74% | 74.35% |
Religion Breakdown
| Religion | Population | % |
|---|
| Sikh | 3,61,045 | 52.74 |
| Hindu | 3,04,481 | 44.47 |
| Muslim | 14,492 | 2.12 |
| Christian | 2,094 | 0.31 |
| Others | 2,415 | 0.36 |
Urban Rural Split
- Rural folk make 74.03%
- Urban share is 25.97%
- Rural population 5.07 lakh
- Urban numbers 1.78 lakh
SC ST Population
| Group | Population | % |
|---|
| Scheduled Caste | 1,80,905 | 26.42 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 0 | 0 |
Workforce Numbers
- Total workers 2.34 lakh
- Male workers 1.87 lakh
- Female workers 46,766
- 34.13% of total population
Households and Villages
| Item | Count |
|---|
| Households | 1,35,635 |
| Villages | 611 |
| Towns | 8 |
Administrative Tehsils
- Anandpur Sahib tehsil
- Chamkaur Sahib tehsil
- Nangal tehsil
- Rupnagar tehsil
- Morinda sub-tehsil
Towns and Cities List
- Rupnagar main town
- Anandpur Sahib
- Nangal
- Morinda
- Chamkaur Sahib
- Kiratpur Sahib
- Bela
Population Projections Ahead
| Year | Estimated Population |
|---|
| 2026 | 7.71 Lakh |
| 2030 | 7.86 Lakh |
| 2036 | 8.03 Lakh |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Rupnagar population now: Around 7.66 lakh in 2025 estimate
- Sex ratio in district: 916 females per 1000 males
- Literacy rate here: 82.19 percent overall
- Main religion followed: Sikh at 52.74 percent
- Urban or rural majority: 74 percent live in rural areas