Jalandhar Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Jalandhar district in Punjab.
Administrative Details of Jalandhar
Jalandhar comprises 941 villages, of which 922 are inhabited and 19 are uninhabited. There are 21 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 4,61,635, spread across 2,624 square kilometers.
| Villages | 941(922 inhabited • 19 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 21 |
| Households | 4,61,635 |
| Total Area | 2,624 km² |
Jalandhar Urban & Rural Population
Jalandhar had 11,61,171 people in urban areas (52.9%) and 10,32,419 people in rural areas (47.1%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 10,32,419 | 47.1% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 11,61,171 | 52.9% |
| Total | 21,93,590 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Jalandhar
The total population comprises 11,45,211 males (52.2%) and 10,48,379 females (47.8%). The sex ratio is 915 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 5,28,790 | 6,16,421 | 11,45,211 |
| 👩 Female | 5,03,629 | 5,44,750 | 10,48,379 |
Literacy Rate in Jalandhar
The literacy rate is 73.97%. Male literacy stands at 77.07% while female literacy is 70.58%, indicating a gender gap of 6.49 percentage points. The total literate population is 16,22,537.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 3,92,867 | 4,89,714 | 8,82,581 |
| Literate (Female) | 3,35,267 | 4,04,689 | 7,39,956 |
| Total Literate | 7,28,134 | 8,94,403 | 16,22,537 |
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About Jalandhar Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Jalandhar in Punjab has a total population of 21,93,590 with a literacy rate of 73.97% and a sex ratio of 915 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Jalandhar district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.