Amritsar
District in PUNJAB
As of 2026 estimates, Amritsar population is projected to be N/A, showing a N/A% growth since the 2011 Census. The district has a literacy rate of N/A% and a sex ratio of 889.
Amritsar District of PUNJAB has a total population of 24,90,656 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 13,18,408 are males while 11,72,248 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 24,90,656
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 889
per 1000 males
Compare with Census 2001
See how Amritsar has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 11.31% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 826 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 889.
Total Children
2,81,795
11.31% of population
Boys
1,54,351
54.8%
Girls
1,27,444
45.2%
Child Sex Ratio
826
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
Religion Breakdown
What is the demographics & social profile of Amritsar?
The text sex ratio of Amritsar stands at 889 females per 1000 males. This is lower than the national average of 940. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 80.15% while female literacy is at 71.96%, showing a gender gap of 8.19%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 30.95% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.00% of total population in Amritsar.
What is the workforce statistics of Amritsar?
Out of the total population of 24,90,656, 9,17,856 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 36.85% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 85.77% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 14.23% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 7,87,254
- Marginal Workers
- 1,30,602
- Non-Workers
- 15,72,800
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
What is the sex ratio of Amritsar?
Population breakdown: 13,18,408 males (52.9%) and 11,72,248 females (47.1%) out of 24,90,656 total population.
What is the literacy rate of Amritsar?
Literacy rate for District is % out of 16,84,770 total literate population.
How does male vs female literacy compare in Amritsar?
Literacy rates: Male 80.15%, Female 71.96%, Overall %. Gender gap is 8.2%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Amritsar district in PUNJAB?
Amritsar district in PUNJAB has a total population of 24,90,656 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 13,18,408 males and 11,72,248 females.
What is the literacy rate of Amritsar district?
The overall literacy rate of Amritsar district is N/A%. Male literacy is 80.15% and female literacy is 71.96%.
What is the sex ratio in Amritsar district?
The sex ratio in Amritsar district is 889 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of Amritsar district?
Amritsar district has 2,81,795 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,54,351 are boys and 1,27,444 are girls. The child sex ratio is 826 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Amritsar district?
Out of the total population of 24,90,656, 9,17,856 people (36.9%) are engaged in work activities in Amritsar district.
Sources & Methodology
Primary Data: Census 2011, Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India.
2026 Projections: Estimated using linear growth extrapolation from 2001-2011 data. View our Methodology Page for details.