The Tarn Taran district of Punjab had a population of 11,19,627 approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 12,60,133 by 2026. It has an area of 2,414 sq km and population density of 464 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 900 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 67.81.The child sex ratio is 820 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion Sikh with 93.33 % and Punjabi is the main language spoken by most. The district population is 12.66 urban and 87.34 rural, and 2,03,421 accounts for total households.There are a total of 2,03,421 households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Particular |
Value |
Detail |
| District |
Tarn Taran |
Punjab |
| Population 2011 |
11,19,627 |
Male: 5,89,369, Female: 5,30,258 |
| Projected Population 2026 |
12,60,133 |
Estimated growth |
| Area |
2,414 sq km |
District land area |
| Density |
464 |
Persons per sq km |
| Sex Ratio |
900 |
Females per 1000 males |
| Literacy Rate |
67.81% |
Male: 73.24%, Female: 61.85% |
| Urban Population |
1,41,795 |
12.66% |
| Rural Population |
9,77,832 |
87.34% |
Population and Growth Data
| Year |
Population |
Growth % |
| 1901 | 4,22,024 | - |
| 1911 | 3,63,026 | -13.98% |
| 1921 | 3,83,031 | 5.52% |
| 1931 | 4,60,369 | 20.20% |
| 1941 | 5,76,007 | 25.16% |
| 1951 | 4,85,629 | -15.68% |
| 1961 | 5,23,796 | 7.85% |
| 1971 | 6,25,948 | 19.47% |
| 1981 | 7,28,160 | 16.29% |
| 1991 | 8,07,360 | 10.82% |
| 2001 | 9,39,057 | 16.37% |
| 2011 | 11,19,627 | 19.23% |
Population Projection
| Year |
Estimated Population |
Growth From 2011 |
| 2026 | 12,60,133 | 12.55% |
| 2027 | 12,66,311 | 13.10% |
| 2028 | 12,72,450 | 13.65% |
| 2029 | 12,78,628 | 14.20% |
| 2030 | 12,84,807 | 14.75% |
| 2031 | 12,90,063 | 15.22% |
| 2032 | 12,94,637 | 15.63% |
| 2033 | 12,99,211 | 16.04% |
| 2034 | 13,03,785 | 16.45% |
| 2035 | 13,08,399 | 16.86% |
| 2036 | 13,12,972 | 17.27% |
Sex Ratio and Literacy
| Measure |
Total |
Male / Female |
| Sex Ratio | 900 | Females per 1000 males |
| Child Sex Ratio | 820 | Girls per 1000 boys |
| Literacy Rate | 67.81% | Male: 73.24%, Female: 61.85% |
| Urban Literacy | 76.50% | Male: 80.45%, Female: 72.08% |
| Rural Literacy | 66.54% | Male: 72.17%, Female: 60.37% |
Religion Data
| Religion |
Population |
Share |
| Sikh | 10,44,903 | 93.33% |
| Hindu | 60,504 | 5.40% |
| Christian | 6,095 | 0.54% |
| Muslim | 3,855 | 0.34% |
| Religion not stated | 3,472 | 0.31% |
| Jain | 650 | 0.06% |
| Buddhist | 101 | 0.01% |
| Other religions | 47 | 0.00% |
Caste and Child Population
| Category |
Population |
Share |
| Scheduled Castes | 3,77,468 | 33.71% |
| Scheduled Tribes | 0 | 0% |
| Child Population (0-6) | 1,37,223 | 12.26% |
| Urban Child Population | 16,235 | 11.45% |
| Rural Child Population | 1,20,988 | 12.37% |
Urban and Rural Split
| Area |
Population |
Share |
| Urban | 1,41,795 | 12.66% |
| Rural | 9,77,832 | 87.34% |
Area, Households and Workforce
| Item |
Count |
Detail |
| Total Area | 2,414 sq km | District area |
| Population Density | 464 | Per sq km |
| Households | 2,03,421 | Total families |
| Workers | 3,80,702 | 34% of total |
| Male Workers | 3,13,639 | Main share |
| Female Workers | 67,063 | Lower share |
Administrative Setup
| Division |
Count |
Type |
| Towns | 4 | Urban units |
| Villages | 489 | Rural units |
District Notes
- Villages home to most families
- Sikh followers over 93%
- Literacy lower than state average
- Strong rural base
- Child ratio 820
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tarn Taran population? 11,19,627 in 2011.
- Sex ratio in Tarn Taran? 900 females per 1000 males.
- Literacy rate of Tarn Taran? 67.81%.
- Rural population share? 87.34%.
- 2026 population projection? 12,60,133.