Lehra Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Lehra Population 2026
1,78,463 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
1,81,732
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 • 11.4% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 846
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 8,190
Girls 6,928
Literacy Gap
10.1% Diff Male Literacy 57.3%
Female Literacy 47.2%
SC Population
40,129
30.3% of total
ST Population
0
0.0% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 35%
Main Workers 39,693
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 6,600
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 37.4%
Cultivators (Farmers) 35.8%
Agricultural Laborers 25.1%
Household Industries 1.6%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Lehra in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Lehra in 2026 is 1,78,169. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Lehra? ▼
The literacy rate of Lehra is 52.57% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Lehra? ▼
The sex ratio of Lehra is 884 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Lehra in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Lehra in 2027 is 1,81,732. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Lehra population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Lehra. The Census 2011 population was 1,32,382. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Lehra in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Lehra had a total population of 1,32,382. This comprised 70,283 males and 62,099 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Sangrur District
#6 of 6
By population size
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Rank in Punjab
#67 of 71
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Lehra | Sangrur Avg | Punjab Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 52.57% | 58.92% ↓ 6.4%
| 65.73% ↓ 13.2%
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| Sex Ratio | 884 | 886 ↓ 2 | 901 ↓ 17 |
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