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Sangrur

District in PUNJAB

Sangrur District of PUNJAB has a total population of 16,55,169 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 8,78,029 are males while 7,77,140 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
16,55,169
📚 Literacy Rate
60.54%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
885

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Sangrur has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 10.96% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 840 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 885.

Total Children

1,81,334

10.96% of population

Boys

98,547

54.3%

Girls

82,787

45.7%

Child Sex Ratio

840

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
23.53%
Muslim
10.82%
Christian
0.15%
Sikh
65.10%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Sangrur stands at 885 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 73.18% while female literacy is at 62.17%, showing a gender gap of 11.01%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 27.89% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.00% of total population in Sangrur.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 16,55,169, 5,68,758 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 34.36% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 87.87% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 12.13% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
4,99,792

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
68,966

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
10,86,411

Dependents / Students

Sex Ratio Profile

Literacy Performance

Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Sangrur district in PUNJAB?

Sangrur district in PUNJAB has a total population of 16,55,169 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 8,78,029 males and 7,77,140 females.

What is the literacy rate of Sangrur district?

The overall literacy rate of Sangrur district is N/A%. Male literacy is 73.18% and female literacy is 62.17%.

What is the sex ratio in Sangrur district?

The sex ratio in Sangrur district is 885 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.

What is the child population of Sangrur district?

Sangrur district has 1,81,334 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 98,547 are boys and 82,787 are girls. The child sex ratio is 840 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Sangrur district?

Out of the total population of 16,55,169, 5,68,758 people (34.4%) are engaged in work activities in Sangrur district.