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Patiala

District in PUNJAB

Patiala District of PUNJAB has a total population of 18,95,686 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 10,02,522 are males while 8,93,164 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
18,95,686
📚 Literacy Rate
66.82%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
891

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Patiala has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 11.23% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 837 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 891.

Total Children

2,12,892

11.23% of population

Boys

1,15,917

54.4%

Girls

96,975

45.6%

Child Sex Ratio

837

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
41.32%
Muslim
2.11%
Christian
0.30%
Sikh
55.91%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Patiala stands at 891 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 80.2% while female literacy is at 69.8%, showing a gender gap of 10.40%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 24.55% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.00% of total population in Patiala.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 18,95,686, 6,60,267 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 34.83% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 86.39% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 13.61% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
5,70,391

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
89,876

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
12,35,419

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 Patiala district in PUNJAB?

Patiala district in PUNJAB has a total population of 18,95,686 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 10,02,522 males and 8,93,164 females.

What is the literacy rate of Patiala district?

The overall literacy rate of Patiala district is N/A%. Male literacy is 80.2% and female literacy is 69.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Patiala district?

The sex ratio in Patiala district is 891 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.

What is the child population of Patiala district?

Patiala district has 2,12,892 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,15,917 are boys and 96,975 are girls. The child sex ratio is 837 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Patiala district?

Out of the total population of 18,95,686, 6,60,267 people (34.8%) are engaged in work activities in Patiala district.