Zira Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Zira Population 2026
3,22,548 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
3,26,922
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of 1.48% 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 • 12.1% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 853
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 16,858
Girls 14,386
Literacy Gap
8.4% Diff Male Literacy 63.1%
Female Literacy 54.7%
SC Population
92,900
35.9% 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 77,413
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 18,187
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 36.0%
Cultivators (Farmers) 34.8%
Agricultural Laborers 25.9%
Household Industries 3.3%
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,23,111 | 2,58,438 | +15.83% |
| Literacy Rate | 49.68% | 59.08% | +9.4% |
| Sex Ratio | 900 | 915 | +15 |
Decadal Growth Rate
15.83%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
1.48%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Zira in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Zira in 2026 is 3,22,154. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 1.48%.
What is the literacy rate of Zira? ▼
The literacy rate of Zira is 59.08% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Zira? ▼
The sex ratio of Zira is 915 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Zira in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Zira in 2027 is 3,26,922. This projection is based on the 1.48% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Zira population changed since 2001? ▼
Zira population grew from 2,23,111 in 2001 to 2,58,438 in 2011, a decadal growth of 15.83%. The annual compound growth rate was 1.48%.
What was the population of Zira in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Zira had a total population of 2,58,438. This comprised 1,34,958 males and 1,23,480 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Firozpur District
#5 of 5
By population size
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Rank in Punjab
#44 of 71
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Zira | Firozpur Avg | Punjab Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 59.08% | 60.23% ↓ 1.1%
| 65.73% ↓ 6.7%
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| Sex Ratio | 915 | 897 ↑ 18 | 901 ↑ 14 |
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