Dera Bassi Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Dera Bassi Population 2026
4,59,012 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
4,67,420
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using a default urban growth rate of 2% per annum (Census 2001 data not available for this location). 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 • 12.4% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 821
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 23,173
Girls 19,020
Literacy Gap
8.1% Diff Male Literacy 75.6%
Female Literacy 67.5%
SC Population
66,543
19.5% 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 1,07,861
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 13,917
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 77.3%
Cultivators (Farmers) 11.7%
Agricultural Laborers 6.9%
Household Industries 4.2%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Dera Bassi in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Dera Bassi in 2026 is 4,58,255. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Dera Bassi? ▼
The literacy rate of Dera Bassi is 71.84% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Dera Bassi? ▼
The sex ratio of Dera Bassi is 873 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Dera Bassi in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Dera Bassi in 2027 is 4,67,420. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Dera Bassi population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Dera Bassi. The Census 2011 population was 3,40,490. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Dera Bassi in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Dera Bassi had a total population of 3,40,490. This comprised 1,81,826 males and 1,58,664 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar District
#1 of 3
By population size
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Rank in Punjab
#30 of 71
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Dera Bassi | Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar Avg | Punjab Avg |
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| Literacy Rate | 71.84% | 74.09% ↓ 2.3%
| 65.73% ↑ 6.1%
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| Sex Ratio | 873 | 880 ↓ 7 | 901 ↓ 28 |
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