Amritsar Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Amritsar district in Punjab.
Administrative Details of Amritsar
Amritsar comprises 739 villages, of which 703 are inhabited and 36 are uninhabited. There are 15 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 4,88,898, spread across 2,683 square kilometers.
| Villages | 739(703 inhabited • 36 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 15 |
| Households | 4,88,898 |
| Total Area | 2,683 km² |
Amritsar Urban & Rural Population
Amritsar had 13,34,611 people in urban areas (53.6%) and 11,56,045 people in rural areas (46.4%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 11,56,045 | 46.4% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 13,34,611 | 53.6% |
| Total | 24,90,656 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Amritsar
The total population comprises 13,18,408 males (52.9%) and 11,72,248 females (47.1%). The sex ratio is 889 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 6,07,266 | 7,11,142 | 13,18,408 |
| 👩 Female | 5,48,779 | 6,23,469 | 11,72,248 |
Literacy Rate in Amritsar
The literacy rate is 67.64%. Male literacy stands at 70.77% while female literacy is 64.13%, indicating a gender gap of 6.64 percentage points. The total literate population is 16,84,770.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 3,86,035 | 5,46,946 | 9,32,981 |
| Literate (Female) | 3,03,412 | 4,48,377 | 7,51,789 |
| Total Literate | 6,89,447 | 9,95,323 | 16,84,770 |
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About Amritsar Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Amritsar in Punjab has a total population of 24,90,656 with a literacy rate of 67.64% and a sex ratio of 889 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Amritsar district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.