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Muktsar District - Population 2011-2024

An official Census 2011 detail of Muktsar, a district of Punjab has been released by Directorate of Census Operations in Punjab. Enumeration of key persons was also done by census officials in Muktsar District of Punjab.

In 2011, Muktsar had population of 901,896 of which male and female were 475,622 and 426,274 respectively. In 2001 census, Muktsar had a population of 777,493 of which males were 411,217 and remaining 366,276 were females. Muktsar District population constituted 3.25 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Muktsar District was at 3.19 percent of Maharashtra population.

There was change of 16.00 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Muktsar District recorded increase of 18.80 percent to its population compared to 1991.


Muktsar Literacy Rate

Average literacy rate of Muktsar in 2011 were 65.81 compared to 65.81 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 71.76 and 59.24 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 65.40 and 50.30 in Muktsar District. Total literate in Muktsar District were 524,848 of which male and female were 300,401 and 224,447 respectively. In 2001, Muktsar District had 0 in its district.


Muktsar Sex Ratio

With regards to Sex Ratio in Muktsar, it stood at 896 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 891. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 831 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 811 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.


Muktsar District Religion Data

Description Percentage Population 2011
Hindu 28.26 % 254,920
Muslims 0.48 % 4,333
Christian 0.19 % 1,681
Sikh 70.81 % 638,625
Buddhist 0.03 % 240
Jain 0.08 % 744
Others 0.05 % 433
Not Stated 0.10 % 920

Muktsar Population 2023 - 2024

What is the population of Muktsar district in 2024 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of Muktsar was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future Muktsar 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.

Year Projected Population
2011 901,896 9.02 Lakhs
2021 1,024,500 10.25 Lakhs
2022 1,036,400 10.36 Lakhs
2023 1,046,500 10.47 Lakhs
2024 1,055,300 10.55 Lakhs
2025 1,062,800 10.63 Lakhs
2026 1,069,200 10.69 Lakhs
2027 1,074,700 10.75 Lakhs
2028 1,079,400 10.79 Lakhs
2029 1,083,400 10.83 Lakhs
2030 1,086,800 10.87 Lakhs
2031 1,089,700 10.90 Lakhs

Muktsar Population 2011 - 2001

Description 2011 2001
Population 9.02 Lakhs 7.77 Lakhs
Actual Population 901,896 777,493
Male 475,622 411,217
Female 426,274 366,276
Population Growth 16.00% 18.80%
Area Sq. Km 2,593 2,594
Density/km2 348 300
Proportion to Punjab Population 3.25% 3.19%
Sex Ratio (Per 1000) 896 891
Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) 831 811
Average Literacy 65.81 58.20
Male Literacy 71.76 65.40
Female Literacy 59.24 50.30
Total Child Population (0-6 Age) 104,419 0
Child Proportion (0-6 Age) 11.58% 0.00%

Muktsar Houseless Data

In 2011, total 416 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in Muktsar district of Punjab. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 2,041. This approx 0.22630103692665% of total population of Muktsar district.


Muktsar District Density

The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Muktsar district for 2011 is 348 people per sq. km. In 2001, Muktsar district density was at 300 people per sq. km. Muktsar district administers 2,593 square kilometers of areas.


Muktsar District Urban/Rural 2011

Out of the total Muktsar population for 2011 census, 27.96 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 252,191 people lives in urban areas of which males are 133,420 and females are 118,771. Sex Ratio in urban region of Muktsar district is 890 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Muktsar district was 828 in 2011 census. Child population (0-6) in urban region was 29,838 of which males and females were 16,320 and 13,518. This child population figure of Muktsar district is 12.23 % of total urban population. Average literacy rate in Muktsar district as per census 2011 is 76.31 % of which males and females are 81.53 % and 70.51 % literates respectively. In actual number 169,687 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 95,468 and 74,219 respectively.

As per 2011 census, 72.04 % population of Muktsar districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Muktsar district population living in rural areas is 649,705 of which males and females are 342,202 and 307,503 respectively. In rural areas of Muktsar district, sex ratio is 899 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Muktsar district is considered, figure is 832 girls per 1000 boys. Child population in the age 0-6 is 74,581 in rural areas of which males were 40,700 and females were 33,881. The child population comprises 11.89 % of total rural population of Muktsar district. Literacy rate in rural areas of Muktsar district is 61.75 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 67.97 and 54.90 percent respectively. In total, 355,161 people were literate of which males and females were 204,933 and 150,228 respectively.

All details regarding Muktsar District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of Muktsar District.

Description Rural Urban
Population (%) 72.04 % 27.96 %
Total Population 649,705 252,191
Male Population 342,202 133,420
Female Population 307,503 118,771
Sex Ratio 899 890
Child Sex Ratio (0-6) 832 828
Child Population (0-6) 74,581 29,838
Male Child(0-6) 40,700 16,320
Female Child(0-6) 33,881 13,518
Child Percentage (0-6) 11.48 % 11.83 %
Male Child Percentage 11.89 % 12.23 %
Female Child Percentage 11.02 % 11.38 %
Literates 355,161 169,687
Male Literates 204,933 95,468
Female Literates 150,228 74,219
Average Literacy 61.75 % 76.31 %
Male Literacy 67.97 % 81.53 %
Female Literacy 54.90 % 70.51 %

City/Metros in Muktsar District

Urban Agglomerations inside Muktsar District Population Male Female
There is no Urban Agglomeration inside Muktsar District
Cities inside Muktsar District Population Male Female
Muktsar (Municipal Council) 116,747 61,725 55,022