Gurdaspur
District in PUNJAB
Gurdaspur District of PUNJAB has a total population of 22,98,323 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 12,12,617 are males while 10,85,706 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 22,98,323
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 71.13%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 895
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
See how Gurdaspur has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 11.03% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 821 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 895.
Total Children
2,53,579
11.03% of population
Boys
1,39,261
54.9%
Girls
1,14,318
45.1%
Child Sex Ratio
821
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Gurdaspur stands at 895 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 84.56% while female literacy is at 74.85%, showing a gender gap of 9.71%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 25.26% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.00% of total population in Gurdaspur.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 22,98,323, 7,57,138 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 32.94% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 82.65% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 17.35% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 6,25,778
- Marginal Workers
- 1,31,360
- Non-Workers
- 15,41,185
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 12,12,617 males (52.8%) and 10,85,706 females (47.2%) out of 22,98,323 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 16,34,719 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 84.56%, Female 74.85%, Overall %. Gender gap is 9.7%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Gurdaspur district in PUNJAB?
Gurdaspur district in PUNJAB has a total population of 22,98,323 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 12,12,617 males and 10,85,706 females.
What is the literacy rate of Gurdaspur district?
The overall literacy rate of Gurdaspur district is N/A%. Male literacy is 84.56% and female literacy is 74.85%.
What is the sex ratio in Gurdaspur district?
The sex ratio in Gurdaspur district is 895 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of Gurdaspur district?
Gurdaspur district has 2,53,579 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,39,261 are boys and 1,14,318 are girls. The child sex ratio is 821 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Gurdaspur district?
Out of the total population of 22,98,323, 7,57,138 people (32.9%) are engaged in work activities in Gurdaspur district.