Sangrur
District in PUNJAB
As of 2026 estimates, Sangrur population is projected to be N/A, showing a N/A% growth since the 2011 Census. The district has a literacy rate of N/A% and a sex ratio of 885.
Sangrur District of PUNJAB has a total population of 16,55,169 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 8,78,029 are males while 7,77,140 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 16,55,169
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 885
per 1000 males
Compare with Census 2001
See how Sangrur has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 10.96% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 840 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 885.
Total Children
1,81,334
10.96% of population
Boys
98,547
54.3%
Girls
82,787
45.7%
Child Sex Ratio
840
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
Religion Breakdown
What is the demographics & social profile of Sangrur?
The text sex ratio of Sangrur stands at 885 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 73.18% while female literacy is at 62.17%, showing a gender gap of 11.01%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 27.89% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.00% of total population in Sangrur.
What is the workforce statistics of Sangrur?
Out of the total population of 16,55,169, 5,68,758 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 34.36% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 87.87% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 12.13% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 4,99,792
- Marginal Workers
- 68,966
- Non-Workers
- 10,86,411
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
What is the sex ratio of Sangrur?
Population breakdown: 8,78,029 males (53.0%) and 7,77,140 females (47.0%) out of 16,55,169 total population.
What is the literacy rate of Sangrur?
Literacy rate for District is % out of 10,02,077 total literate population.
How does male vs female literacy compare in Sangrur?
Literacy rates: Male 73.18%, Female 62.17%, Overall %. Gender gap is 11.0%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Sangrur district in PUNJAB?
Sangrur district in PUNJAB has a total population of 16,55,169 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 8,78,029 males and 7,77,140 females.
What is the literacy rate of Sangrur district?
The overall literacy rate of Sangrur district is N/A%. Male literacy is 73.18% and female literacy is 62.17%.
What is the sex ratio in Sangrur district?
The sex ratio in Sangrur district is 885 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of Sangrur district?
Sangrur district has 1,81,334 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 98,547 are boys and 82,787 are girls. The child sex ratio is 840 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Sangrur district?
Out of the total population of 16,55,169, 5,68,758 people (34.4%) are engaged in work activities in Sangrur district.
Sources & Methodology
Primary Data: Census 2011, Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India.
2026 Projections: Estimated using linear growth extrapolation from 2001-2011 data. View our Methodology Page for details.