Hoshiarpur Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Hoshiarpur district in Punjab.
Administrative Details of Hoshiarpur
Hoshiarpur comprises 1,416 villages, of which 1,385 are inhabited and 31 are uninhabited. There are 13 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 3,36,994, spread across 3,386.001 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,416(1,385 inhabited • 31 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 13 |
| Households | 3,36,994 |
| Total Area | 3,386.001 km² |
Hoshiarpur Urban & Rural Population
Hoshiarpur had 3,34,969 people in urban areas (21.1%) and 12,51,656 people in rural areas (78.9%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 12,51,656 | 78.9% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 3,34,969 | 21.1% |
| Total | 15,86,625 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Hoshiarpur
The total population comprises 8,09,057 males (51.0%) and 7,77,568 females (49.0%). The sex ratio is 961 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 6,34,470 | 1,74,587 | 8,09,057 |
| 👩 Female | 6,17,186 | 1,60,382 | 7,77,568 |
Literacy Rate in Hoshiarpur
The literacy rate is 75.61%. Male literacy stands at 78.85% while female literacy is 72.25%, indicating a gender gap of 6.60 percentage points. The total literate population is 11,99,699.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 4,96,632 | 1,41,295 | 6,37,927 |
| Literate (Female) | 4,39,203 | 1,22,569 | 5,61,772 |
| Total Literate | 9,35,835 | 2,63,864 | 11,99,699 |
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About Hoshiarpur Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Hoshiarpur in Punjab has a total population of 15,86,625 with a literacy rate of 75.61% and a sex ratio of 961 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Hoshiarpur district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.