Hoshiarpur
District in PUNJAB
Hoshiarpur District of PUNJAB has a total population of 15,86,625 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 8,09,057 are males while 7,77,568 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 15,86,625
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 75.61%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 961
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
See how Hoshiarpur has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 10.61% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 865 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 961.
Total Children
1,68,331
10.61% of population
Boys
90,280
53.6%
Girls
78,051
46.4%
Child Sex Ratio
865
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Hoshiarpur stands at 961 females per 1000 males. This is comparable to or better than the national average. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 88.75% while female literacy is at 80.31%, showing a gender gap of 8.44%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 35.14% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.00% of total population in Hoshiarpur.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 15,86,625, 4,99,822 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 31.50% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 82.23% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 17.77% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 4,11,011
- Marginal Workers
- 88,811
- Non-Workers
- 10,86,803
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 8,09,057 males (51.0%) and 7,77,568 females (49.0%) out of 15,86,625 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 11,99,699 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 88.75%, Female 80.31%, Overall %. Gender gap is 8.4%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Hoshiarpur district in PUNJAB?
Hoshiarpur district in PUNJAB has a total population of 15,86,625 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 8,09,057 males and 7,77,568 females.
What is the literacy rate of Hoshiarpur district?
The overall literacy rate of Hoshiarpur district is N/A%. Male literacy is 88.75% and female literacy is 80.31%.
What is the sex ratio in Hoshiarpur district?
The sex ratio in Hoshiarpur district is 961 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Hoshiarpur district?
Hoshiarpur district has 1,68,331 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 90,280 are boys and 78,051 are girls. The child sex ratio is 865 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Hoshiarpur district?
Out of the total population of 15,86,625, 4,99,822 people (31.5%) are engaged in work activities in Hoshiarpur district.