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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

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

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

Hindu
63.07%
Muslim
1.46%
Christian
0.94%
Sikh
33.92%

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

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
88,811

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
10,86,803

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 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.