Bathinda Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Bathinda district in Punjab.
Administrative Details of Bathinda
Bathinda comprises 281 villages, of which 279 are inhabited and 2 are uninhabited. There are 12 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 2,73,902, spread across 3,353 square kilometers.
| Villages | 281(279 inhabited • 2 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 12 |
| Households | 2,73,902 |
| Total Area | 3,353 km² |
Bathinda Urban & Rural Population
Bathinda had 4,99,217 people in urban areas (36.0%) and 8,89,308 people in rural areas (64.0%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 8,89,308 | 64.0% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 4,99,217 | 36.0% |
| Total | 13,88,525 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Bathinda
The total population comprises 7,43,197 males (53.5%) and 6,45,328 females (46.5%). The sex ratio is 868 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 4,74,484 | 2,68,713 | 7,43,197 |
| 👩 Female | 4,14,824 | 2,30,504 | 6,45,328 |
Literacy Rate in Bathinda
The literacy rate is 60.85%. Male literacy stands at 65.7% while female literacy is 55.26%, indicating a gender gap of 10.44 percentage points. The total literate population is 8,44,868.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 2,87,532 | 2,00,729 | 4,88,261 |
| Literate (Female) | 2,05,660 | 1,50,947 | 3,56,607 |
| Total Literate | 4,93,192 | 3,51,676 | 8,44,868 |
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About Bathinda Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Bathinda in Punjab has a total population of 13,88,525 with a literacy rate of 60.85% and a sex ratio of 868 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Bathinda district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.