The Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar district of Punjab had a population of 612,310 approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 641,500 by 2025. It has an area of 1,282 sq km and population density of 478 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 954 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 79.78.The child sex ratio is 885 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion Hindu 65.55% and Sikh is the main language spoken by most people. The district population is 20.48% urban and 79.52% rural, and SC accounts for 42.51% of the total population.There are a total of 129,500 households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Item | 2011 Data | Value |
| Population | Total | 612,310 |
| Males | - | 313,291 |
| Females | - | 299,019 |
| Sex Ratio | Per 1000 males | 954 |
| Literacy | Average | 79.78% |
| Density | Per sq km | 478 |
Population Details
| Year | Population | Growth |
| 2001 | 587,468 | 10.58% |
| 2011 | 612,310 | 4.23% |
| 2025 | 640,500 | - |
Historic Census Data
| Year | Population | Male |
| 1901 | 269,801 | 145,000 |
| 1911 | 239,880 | 134,000 |
| 1921 | 244,966 | 135,000 |
| 1931 | 278,703 | 151,000 |
| 1941 | 328,209 | 176,000 |
| 1951 | 306,122 | 163,000 |
| 1961 | 332,944 | 175,000 |
| 1971 | 382,523 | 203,000 |
| 1981 | 456,434 | 240,000 |
| 1991 | 531,253 | 280,000 |
Population Projections
| Year | Projected Population | Lakhs |
| 2021 | 634,300 | 6.34 |
| 2025 | 640,500 | 6.41 |
| 2026 | 641,500 | 6.42 |
Sex Ratio Stats
| Type | Ratio | Year |
| Total | 954 | 2011 |
| Child (0-6) | 885 | 2011 |
| Urban | 924 | 2011 |
| Rural | 962 | 2011 |
Literacy Rate
| Category | Average | Male | Female |
| Total | 79.78% | 85.41% | 73.93% |
| Urban | 82.87% | 86.99% | 78.43% |
| Rural | 78.99% | 84.99% | 72.81% |
Male Female Literacy
- Male literacy high at 85%
- Female improving to 74%
- Urban better than rural
Religion Data
| Religion | Percentage | Population |
| Hindu | 65.55% | 401,368 |
| Sikh | 31.50% | 192,885 |
| Muslim | 1.12% | 6,829 |
| Buddhist | 0.96% | 5,885 |
| Christian | 0.24% | 1,479 |
Caste SC ST
| Group | Population | Percentage |
| SC | 260,284 | 42.51% |
| ST | 0 | 0% |
Child Population
- Child count 62,719
- 10.24% of total
- Child sex ratio 885
Language Spoken
- Punjabi main language
- 94.63% speak Punjabi
- Hindi 4.37%
Population Density
| Year | Density per sq km | Area sq km |
| 2001 | 458 | 1,283 |
| 2011 | 478 | 1,282 |
Urban Rural Population
| Area | Percentage | Population |
| Urban | 20.48% | 125,416 |
| Rural | 79.52% | 486,894 |
Households
- Total households 129,500
- Houseless families 264
- Houseless people 1,394
Workforce Data
- Total workers 204,329
- Male workers 170,252
- Female workers 34,077
- 33.37% working population
Administrative Divisions
- Subdivisions Nawanshahr Banga Balachaur
- Towns 8
- Villages 468
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is district population? Around 6.12 lakh in 2011.
- Sex ratio here? 954 females per 1000 males.
- Literacy rate? 79.78 percent overall.
- Urban or rural majority? 79 percent rural.
- Child population share? 10.24 percent under 6 years.