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Barnala

District in PUNJAB

Barnala District of PUNJAB has a total population of 5,95,527 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 3,17,522 are males while 2,78,005 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
5,95,527
📚 Literacy Rate
60.42%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
876

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Barnala has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 10.91% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 843 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 876.

Total Children

64,987

10.91% of population

Boys

35,266

54.3%

Girls

29,721

45.7%

Child Sex Ratio

843

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
18.95%
Muslim
2.20%
Christian
0.10%
Sikh
78.54%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Barnala stands at 876 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 71.57% while female literacy is at 63.57%, showing a gender gap of 8.00%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 32.24% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.00% of total population in Barnala.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 5,95,527, 2,09,331 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 35.15% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 89.06% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 10.94% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
1,86,434

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
22,897

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
3,86,196

Dependents / Students

Sex Ratio Profile

Literacy Performance

Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)

Other Districts in PUNJAB

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Barnala district in PUNJAB?

Barnala district in PUNJAB has a total population of 5,95,527 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 3,17,522 males and 2,78,005 females.

What is the literacy rate of Barnala district?

The overall literacy rate of Barnala district is N/A%. Male literacy is 71.57% and female literacy is 63.57%.

What is the sex ratio in Barnala district?

The sex ratio in Barnala district is 876 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.

What is the child population of Barnala district?

Barnala district has 64,987 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 35,266 are boys and 29,721 are girls. The child sex ratio is 843 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Barnala district?

Out of the total population of 5,95,527, 2,09,331 people (35.2%) are engaged in work activities in Barnala district.