Sangrur Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Sangrur district in Punjab.
Administrative Details of Sangrur
Sangrur comprises 571 villages, of which 564 are inhabited and 7 are uninhabited. There are 13 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 3,18,870, spread across 3,625 square kilometers.
| Villages | 571(564 inhabited • 7 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 13 |
| Households | 3,18,870 |
| Total Area | 3,625 km² |
Sangrur Urban & Rural Population
Sangrur had 5,15,965 people in urban areas (31.2%) and 11,39,204 people in rural areas (68.8%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 11,39,204 | 68.8% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 5,15,965 | 31.2% |
| Total | 16,55,169 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Sangrur
The total population comprises 8,78,029 males (53.0%) and 7,77,140 females (47.0%). The sex ratio is 885 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 6,04,653 | 2,73,376 | 8,78,029 |
| 👩 Female | 5,34,551 | 2,42,589 | 7,77,140 |
Literacy Rate in Sangrur
The literacy rate is 60.54%. Male literacy stands at 64.97% while female literacy is 55.55%, indicating a gender gap of 9.42 percentage points. The total literate population is 10,02,077.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 3,77,587 | 1,92,826 | 5,70,413 |
| Literate (Female) | 2,81,270 | 1,50,394 | 4,31,664 |
| Total Literate | 6,58,857 | 3,43,220 | 10,02,077 |
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About Sangrur Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Sangrur in Punjab has a total population of 16,55,169 with a literacy rate of 60.54% and a sex ratio of 885 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Sangrur district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.