Amritsar- II Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Amritsar- II Population 2026
18,00,723 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
18,27,281
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of 1.61% derived from Census 2001-2011 data. The formula used is P × (1 + r/100)^(Y - 2011), where P is the 2011 population and r is the growth rate.
Census 2011 Data
Officialper 1000 Males
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Child (0-6) Stats
Future Generation • 10.7% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 825
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 82,786
Girls 68,297
Literacy Gap
5.1% Diff Male Literacy 74.9%
Female Literacy 69.8%
SC Population
3,61,073
25.5% of total
ST Population
0
0.0% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 37%
Main Workers 4,60,757
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 62,868
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 85.6%
Cultivators (Farmers) 4.7%
Agricultural Laborers 5.2%
Household Industries 4.5%
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,06,203 | 14,15,214 | +17.33% |
| Literacy Rate | 66.38% | 72.54% | +6.2% |
| Sex Ratio | 861 | 880 | +19 |
Decadal Growth Rate
17.33%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
1.61%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Amritsar- II in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Amritsar- II in 2026 is 17,98,328. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 1.61%.
What is the literacy rate of Amritsar- II? ▼
The literacy rate of Amritsar- II is 72.54% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Amritsar- II? ▼
The sex ratio of Amritsar- II is 880 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Amritsar- II in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Amritsar- II in 2027 is 18,27,281. This projection is based on the 1.61% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Amritsar- II population changed since 2001? ▼
Amritsar- II population grew from 12,06,203 in 2001 to 14,15,214 in 2011, a decadal growth of 17.33%. The annual compound growth rate was 1.61%.
What was the population of Amritsar- II in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Amritsar- II had a total population of 14,15,214. This comprised 7,52,849 males and 6,62,365 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Amritsar District
#1 of 4
By population size
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Rank in Punjab
#2 of 71
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Amritsar- II | Amritsar Avg | Punjab Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 72.54% | 64.64% ↑ 7.9%
| 65.73% ↑ 6.8%
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| Sex Ratio | 880 | 897 ↓ 16 | 901 ↓ 21 |
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