Jalandhar
District in PUNJAB
Jalandhar District of PUNJAB has a total population of 21,93,590 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 11,45,211 are males while 10,48,379 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 21,93,590
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 73.97%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 915
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
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👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 10.32% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 874 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 915.
Total Children
2,26,302
10.32% of population
Boys
1,20,740
53.4%
Girls
1,05,562
46.6%
Child Sex Ratio
874
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Jalandhar stands at 915 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 86.15% while female literacy is at 78.48%, showing a gender gap of 7.67%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 38.95% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.00% of total population in Jalandhar.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 21,93,590, 7,74,472 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 35.31% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 89.04% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 10.96% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 6,89,592
- Marginal Workers
- 84,880
- Non-Workers
- 14,19,118
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 11,45,211 males (52.2%) and 10,48,379 females (47.8%) out of 21,93,590 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 16,22,537 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 86.15%, Female 78.48%, Overall %. Gender gap is 7.7%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Jalandhar district in PUNJAB?
Jalandhar district in PUNJAB has a total population of 21,93,590 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 11,45,211 males and 10,48,379 females.
What is the literacy rate of Jalandhar district?
The overall literacy rate of Jalandhar district is N/A%. Male literacy is 86.15% and female literacy is 78.48%.
What is the sex ratio in Jalandhar district?
The sex ratio in Jalandhar district is 915 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of Jalandhar district?
Jalandhar district has 2,26,302 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,20,740 are boys and 1,05,562 are girls. The child sex ratio is 874 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Jalandhar district?
Out of the total population of 21,93,590, 7,74,472 people (35.3%) are engaged in work activities in Jalandhar district.