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Patiala District - Population 2011-2024

An official Census 2011 detail of Patiala, 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 Patiala District of Punjab.

In 2011, Patiala had population of 1,895,686 of which male and female were 1,002,522 and 893,164 respectively. In 2001 census, Patiala had a population of 1,584,780 of which males were 845,230 and remaining 739,550 were females. Patiala District population constituted 6.83 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Patiala District was at 6.51 percent of Maharashtra population.

There was change of 19.62 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Patiala District recorded increase of 17.84 percent to its population compared to 1991.


Patiala Literacy Rate

Average literacy rate of Patiala in 2011 were 75.28 compared to 75.28 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 80.20 and 69.80 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 75.30 and 62.50 in Patiala District. Total literate in Patiala District were 1,266,791 of which male and female were 711,052 and 555,739 respectively. In 2001, Patiala District had 0 in its district.


Patiala Sex Ratio

With regards to Sex Ratio in Patiala, it stood at 891 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 875. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 837 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 776 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.


Patiala District Religion Data

Description Percentage Population 2011
Hindu 41.32 % 783,306
Muslims 2.11 % 40,043
Christian 0.30 % 5,683
Sikh 55.91 % 1,059,944
Buddhist 0.01 % 245
Jain 0.10 % 1,914
Others 0.07 % 1,410
Not Stated 0.17 % 3,141

Patiala Population 2024

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

Year Projected Population
2011 1,895,686 18.96 Lakhs
2021 2,210,000 22.12 Lakhs
2022 2,240,000 22.43 Lakhs
2023 2,270,000 22.70 Lakhs
2024 2,290,000 22.93 Lakhs
2025 2,310,000 23.13 Lakhs
2026 2,330,000 23.31 Lakhs
2027 2,340,000 23.45 Lakhs
2028 2,350,000 23.58 Lakhs
2029 2,360,000 23.68 Lakhs
2030 2,370,000 23.78 Lakhs
2031 2,380,000 23.85 Lakhs

Patiala Population 2011 - 2001

Description 2011 2001
Population 18.96 Lakhs 15.85 Lakhs
Actual Population 1,895,686 1,584,780
Male 1,002,522 845,230
Female 893,164 739,550
Population Growth 19.62% 17.84%
Area Sq. Km 3,325 3,175
Density/km2 570 499
Proportion to Punjab Population 6.83% 6.51%
Sex Ratio (Per 1000) 891 875
Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) 837 776
Average Literacy 75.28 69.30
Male Literacy 80.20 75.30
Female Literacy 69.80 62.50
Total Child Population (0-6 Age) 212,892 0
Child Proportion (0-6 Age) 11.23% 0.00%

Patiala Houseless Data

In 2011, total 923 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in Patiala district of Punjab. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 4,098. This approx 0.21617504164719% of total population of Patiala district.


Patiala District Density

The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Patiala district for 2011 is 570 people per sq. km. In 2001, Patiala district density was at 499 people per sq. km. Patiala district administers 3,325 square kilometers of areas.


Patiala District Urban/Rural 2011

Out of the total Patiala population for 2011 census, 40.26 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 763,280 people lives in urban areas of which males are 403,722 and females are 359,558. Sex Ratio in urban region of Patiala district is 891 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Patiala district was 852 in 2011 census. Child population (0-6) in urban region was 78,398 of which males and females were 42,321 and 36,077. This child population figure of Patiala district is 10.48 % of total urban population. Average literacy rate in Patiala district as per census 2011 is 84.39 % of which males and females are 87.88 % and 80.48 % literates respectively. In actual number 577,953 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 317,612 and 260,341 respectively.

As per 2011 census, 59.74 % population of Patiala districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Patiala district population living in rural areas is 1,132,406 of which males and females are 598,800 and 533,606 respectively. In rural areas of Patiala district, sex ratio is 891 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Patiala district is considered, figure is 827 girls per 1000 boys. Child population in the age 0-6 is 134,494 in rural areas of which males were 73,596 and females were 60,898. The child population comprises 12.29 % of total rural population of Patiala district. Literacy rate in rural areas of Patiala district is 69.03 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 74.91 and 62.49 percent respectively. In total, 688,838 people were literate of which males and females were 393,440 and 295,398 respectively.

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

Description Rural Urban
Population (%) 59.74 % 40.26 %
Total Population 1,132,406 763,280
Male Population 598,800 403,722
Female Population 533,606 359,558
Sex Ratio 891 891
Child Sex Ratio (0-6) 827 852
Child Population (0-6) 134,494 78,398
Male Child(0-6) 73,596 42,321
Female Child(0-6) 60,898 36,077
Child Percentage (0-6) 11.88 % 10.27 %
Male Child Percentage 12.29 % 10.48 %
Female Child Percentage 11.41 % 10.03 %
Literates 688,838 577,953
Male Literates 393,440 317,612
Female Literates 295,398 260,341
Average Literacy 69.03 % 84.39 %
Male Literacy 74.91 % 87.88 %
Female Literacy 62.49 % 80.48 %

City/Metros in Patiala District

Urban Agglomerations inside Patiala District Population Male Female
Patiala (Urban Agglomeration) 446,246 236,198 210,048
Cities inside Patiala District Population Male Female
Patiala (Municipal Corporation) 406,192 215,617 190,575