The Sangrur district of Punjab had a population of about 16.55 lakh approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of about 18.40 lakh by 2025. It has an area of 2,923 sq km and population density of about 566 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 885 females per 1,000 males and the literacy rate is around 60.54 percent. The child sex ratio is 837 girls per 1,000 boys. The major religion is Sikh with about 65.10 percent share and Punjabi is the main language spoken by most people. The district population is 31.17 percent urban and 68.83 percent rural, and Sangrur accounts for about 5.97 percent of the total Punjab population. There are a total of 3,09,574 households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| District name | Sangrur |
| State | Punjab |
| Population 2011 | 16,55,169 |
| Estimated population 2021 | 18,29,000 |
| Estimated population 2022 | 18,45,000 |
| Estimated population 2023 | 18,59,000 |
| Estimated population 2024 | 18,69,000 |
| Estimated population 2025 | 18,40,000 |
| Area (sq km) | 2,923 |
| Population density (per sq km) | 566 |
| Sex ratio (females per 1000 males) | 885 |
| Child sex ratio (0-6 years) | 837 |
| Average literacy rate (%) | 60.54 |
| Urban population share (%) | 31.17 |
| Rural population share (%) | 68.83 |
| Total households | 3,09,574 |
- Total population is high
- Most people live in rural areas
- Literacy is moderate
- Male count is higher
Population and Demographics Profile
| Total population 2011 | 16,55,169 |
| Male population 2011 | 8,78,029 |
| Female population 2011 | 7,77,140 |
| Population 2001 | 14,73,242 |
| Male population 2001 | 7,87,795 |
| Female population 2001 | 6,85,447 |
| Population growth 2001–2011 (%) | 12.35 |
| Population share in Punjab 2011 (%) | 5.97 |
| Population share in Punjab 2001 (%) | 6.05 |
- Population grew by over one tenth
- Male count is higher than female
- Share in state is slightly lower
- Rural side remains dominant
Historic Census Data 1901–2011
| Census year | Total population | Variation % |
| 1991 | 13,18,700 | Not given |
| 2001 | 14,73,242 | 11.72 |
| 2011 | 16,55,169 | 12.35 |
- Population rose in both decades
- Growth stayed steady
- Older years are not given here
- District kept expanding slowly
Population Projections up to 2036
| Year | Estimated population | Total growth since 2011 (%) |
| 2011 | 16,55,169 | 0.00 |
| 2021 | 18,29,000 | 10.50 |
| 2022 | 18,45,000 | 11.47 |
| 2023 | 18,59,000 | 12.31 |
| 2024 | 18,69,000 | 12.92 |
| 2025 | 18,40,000 | 11.17 |
| 2026 | 18,52,000 | 11.90 |
| 2027 | 18,63,000 | 12.57 |
| 2028 | 18,74,000 | 13.23 |
| 2029 | 18,84,000 | 13.84 |
| 2030 | 18,94,000 | 14.44 |
| 2031 | 19,04,000 | 15.05 |
| 2032 | 19,14,000 | 15.66 |
| 2033 | 19,24,000 | 16.26 |
| 2034 | 19,34,000 | 16.87 |
| 2035 | 19,44,000 | 17.47 |
| 2036 | 19,54,000 | 18.08 |
- Population is moving upward
- Numbers cross 19.54 lakh by 2036
- Growth is steady and smooth
- Rural base stays strong
Sex Ratio and Child Population Details
| Overall sex ratio (f/1000 m) 2011 | 885 |
| Sex ratio 2001 (f/1000 m) | 870 |
| Child sex ratio 2011 (0-6 years) | 837 |
| Child sex ratio 2001 (0-6 years) | 846 |
| Total child population 0-6 (2011) | 1,96,902 |
| Male child population 0-6 | 1,06,105 |
| Female child population 0-6 | 90,797 |
| Child population share 0-6 (%) | 11.90 |
Sex Ratio: Urban and Rural
| Category | Sex ratio (f/1000 m) |
| Total | 885 |
| Urban | 876 |
| Rural | 884 |
- Sex ratio is below 1000
- Child ratio is also low
- Rural sex ratio is slightly better
- Children form a big share
Child Population by Urban and Rural
| Area type | Child population 0-6 | Child percentage (%) |
| Urban | 31,148 | 10.77 |
| Rural | 1,65,754 | 12.40 |
- Rural child share is higher
- Urban child count is lower
- Female child count is lower
- Village side has more children
Literacy Rate, Male Literacy and Female Literacy
| Average literacy rate 2011 (%) | 60.54 |
| Male literacy rate 2011 (%) | 65.97 |
| Female literacy rate 2011 (%) | 54.65 |
| Average literacy 2001 (%) | 67.99 |
| Male literacy 2001 (%) | 66.00 |
| Female literacy 2001 (%) | 53.00 |
| Total literates 2011 | 9,45,490 |
| Male literates 2011 | 5,42,312 |
| Female literates 2011 | 4,03,178 |
Urban and Rural Literacy Profile
| Category | Average literacy (%) | Male literacy (%) | Female literacy (%) |
| Total | 60.54 | 65.97 | 54.65 |
| Urban | 83.54 | 87.92 | 78.56 |
| Rural | 49.73 | 56.22 | 42.68 |
Literacy Rate by Religion
| Religion | Average literacy (%) |
| Sikh | 60.54 |
| Hindu | 60.31 |
| Muslim | 56.74 |
| Christian | 64.10 |
- Literacy is moderate
- Urban literacy is much better
- Male literacy is above female
- Christian literacy is highest
Urban and Rural Population, Density and Households
| Category | Rural | Urban |
| Total population | 11,39,204 | 5,15,965 |
| Male population | 6,04,653 | 2,73,376 |
| Female population | 5,34,551 | 2,42,589 |
| Population share (%) | 68.83 | 31.17 |
| Sex ratio (f/1000 m) | 884 | 876 |
| Child population 0-6 | 1,65,754 | 31,148 |
| Male child 0-6 | 89,720 | 16,385 |
| Female child 0-6 | 76,034 | 14,763 |
| Child percentage (%) | 12.40 | 10.77 |
| Literates | 6,74,432 | 3,71,058 |
| Male literates | 3,86,215 | 1,56,097 |
| Female literates | 2,88,217 | 2,14,961 |
| Average literacy (%) | 49.73 | 83.54 |
| Male literacy (%) | 56.22 | 87.92 |
| Female literacy (%) | 42.68 | 78.56 |
Area, Density and Households
| District area (sq km) | 2,923 |
| Area 2001 (sq km) | 2,923 |
| Population density 2011 (per sq km) | 566 |
| Population density 2001 (per sq km) | 504 |
| Total households | 3,09,574 |
| Houseless families | 8,416 |
| Houseless population | 33,274 |
| Number of towns | 1 |
| Number of villages | 810 |
- Most people live in villages
- Density is very high
- Houseless families are limited
- Only one town is counted
Religion-wise Population and Demographics
| Religion | Population | Share (%) |
| Sikh | 10,78,271 | 65.10 |
| Hindu | 5,46,190 | 33.00 |
| Muslim | 14,112 | 0.85 |
| Christian | 8,723 | 0.53 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 2,307 | 0.14 |
| Buddhist | 103 | 0.01 |
| Jain | 61 | 0.00 |
| Religion not stated | 15,402 | 0.93 |
Sex Ratio by Religion
| Religion | Sex ratio (f/1000 m) |
| Sikh | 882 |
| Hindu | 890 |
| Muslim | 884 |
| Christian | 879 |
- Sikh community is the biggest
- Hindu share is next largest
- Other religions are small
- Sex ratio stays below 900
SC, ST and Social Group Population
| SC population | 2,56,742 |
| SC male population | 1,31,948 |
| SC female population | 1,24,794 |
| SC share in population (%) | 15.51 |
| SC sex ratio (f/1000 m) | 946 |
| ST population | 13,882 |
| ST male population | 7,100 |
| ST female population | 6,782 |
| ST share in population (%) | 0.84 |
| ST sex ratio (f/1000 m) | 955 |
- SC population is notable
- ST share is very small
- SC sex ratio is under 1000
- Tribal count is limited here
Workforce and Economic Activity
| Total workers | 7,15,204 |
| Male workers | 4,32,190 |
| Female workers | 2,83,014 |
| Workers share in population (%) | 43.21 |
- Population: many are working
- More men work than women
- Agriculture is the main base
- Trade and services also matter
City List, Towns and Administrative Divisions
| Urban agglomerations | 1 urban agglomeration listed |
| Cities | 1 city (Sangrur) |
| Towns | 1 town reported |
| Villages | 810 |
Sub-districts, Taluks and Villages
| Sub-districts / Tahsils | 4 tehsils |
| Taluks and blocks | 9 blocks |
| Villages | 810 |
- District is partly urban
- Sangrur town is the main centre
- Villages spread across the district
- Tehsils are the key local units
Languages and Cultural Profile
| Main spoken language | Punjabi |
| Other common languages | Hindi and nearby regional tongues |
| Language share data | Detailed % not given |
- Punjabi is common home language
- Cultural life is strongly Punjabi
- Farming and trade shape daily life
- Town culture is lively
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Sangrur in 2011: It is 16,55,169 people
- What is the estimated population of Sangrur in 2026: It is about 18,52,000 people
- What is the literacy rate of Sangrur district: It is around 60.54 percent
- What is the sex ratio in Sangrur district: It is about 885 females per 1,000 males
- Which religion is major in Sangrur district: Sikh community has the largest share