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Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar

District in Punjab

Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar District of Punjab has a total population of 6,12,310 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 3,13,291 are males while 2,99,019 are females. In 2011 there were total 1,25,416 families residing in urban areas while 4,86,894 families were living in rural areas. The district population is mostly Rural, with 79.52% living in rural areas and 20.48% in urban areas. The district has a total literacy rate of 79.78%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
6,12,310
📚 Literacy Rate
79.78%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
954

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
20.5%

Urban Population

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Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar stands at 954 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 79.78%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 42.51% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.00% of total population in Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 6,12,310, 2,04,329 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 33.37% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 84.92% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 15.08% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
1,73,507

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
30,822

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
4,07,981

Dependents / Students

Talukas / Tehsils

Sex Ratio Profile

Literacy Performance

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar district in Punjab?

Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar district in Punjab has a total population of 6,12,310 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 3,13,291 males and 2,99,019 females.

What is the literacy rate of Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar district?

The overall literacy rate of Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar district is 79.78%. Male literacy is N/A% and female literacy is N/A%.

What is the sex ratio in Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar district?

The sex ratio in Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar district is 954 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

Is Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar district urban or rural?

Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar district has 20.5% urban population and 79.5% rural population. The district is predominantly rural in nature.

What is the workforce participation in Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar district?

Out of the total population of 6,12,310, 2,04,329 people (33.4%) are engaged in work activities in Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar district.