Kapurthala
District in PUNJAB
Kapurthala District of PUNJAB has a total population of 8,15,168 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 4,26,311 are males while 3,88,857 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 8,15,168
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 70.73%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 912
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
See how Kapurthala has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 10.55% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 871 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 912.
Total Children
86,025
10.55% of population
Boys
45,973
53.4%
Girls
40,052
46.6%
Child Sex Ratio
871
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Kapurthala stands at 912 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 83.15% while female literacy is at 74.63%, showing a gender gap of 8.52%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 33.94% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.00% of total population in Kapurthala.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 8,15,168, 2,84,165 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 34.86% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 87.35% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 12.65% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 2,48,208
- Marginal Workers
- 35,957
- Non-Workers
- 5,31,003
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 4,26,311 males (52.3%) and 3,88,857 females (47.7%) out of 8,15,168 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 5,76,567 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 83.15%, Female 74.63%, Overall %. Gender gap is 8.5%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Kapurthala district in PUNJAB?
Kapurthala district in PUNJAB has a total population of 8,15,168 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 4,26,311 males and 3,88,857 females.
What is the literacy rate of Kapurthala district?
The overall literacy rate of Kapurthala district is N/A%. Male literacy is 83.15% and female literacy is 74.63%.
What is the sex ratio in Kapurthala district?
The sex ratio in Kapurthala district is 912 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of Kapurthala district?
Kapurthala district has 86,025 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 45,973 are boys and 40,052 are girls. The child sex ratio is 871 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Kapurthala district?
Out of the total population of 8,15,168, 2,84,165 people (34.9%) are engaged in work activities in Kapurthala district.