Ludhiana (West) Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Ludhiana (West) Population 2026
5,47,538 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
5,61,425
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of 2.77% 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 • 11.1% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 872
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 21,487
Girls 18,746
Literacy Gap
7.5% Diff Male Literacy 75.4%
Female Literacy 67.9%
SC Population
1,35,813
37.5% of total
ST Population
0
0.0% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 36%
Main Workers 1,13,545
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 17,068
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 71.0%
Cultivators (Farmers) 15.2%
Agricultural Laborers 9.4%
Household Industries 4.5%
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,75,842 | 3,62,602 | +31.45% |
| Literacy Rate | 66.34% | 71.82% | +5.5% |
| Sex Ratio | 875 | 896 | +21 |
Decadal Growth Rate
31.45%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
2.77%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Ludhiana (West) in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Ludhiana (West) in 2026 is 5,46,293. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.77%.
What is the literacy rate of Ludhiana (West)? ▼
The literacy rate of Ludhiana (West) is 71.82% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Ludhiana (West)? ▼
The sex ratio of Ludhiana (West) is 896 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Ludhiana (West) in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Ludhiana (West) in 2027 is 5,61,425. This projection is based on the 2.77% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Ludhiana (West) population changed since 2001? ▼
Ludhiana (West) population grew from 2,75,842 in 2001 to 3,62,602 in 2011, a decadal growth of 31.45%. The annual compound growth rate was 2.77%.
What was the population of Ludhiana (West) in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Ludhiana (West) had a total population of 3,62,602. This comprised 1,91,203 males and 1,71,399 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Ludhiana District
#2 of 7
By population size
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Rank in Punjab
#23 of 71
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Ludhiana (West) | Ludhiana Avg | Punjab Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 71.82% | 71.63% ↑ 0.2%
| 65.73% ↑ 6.1%
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| Sex Ratio | 896 | 890 ↑ 6 | 901 ↓ 5 |
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