Amritsar District - Population 2011-2024
An official Census 2011 detail of Amritsar, 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 Amritsar District of Punjab.
In 2011, Amritsar had population of 2,490,656 of which male and female were 1,318,408 and 1,172,248 respectively. In 2001 census, Amritsar had a population of 2,157,020 of which males
were 1,152,821 and remaining 1,004,199 were females. Amritsar District population
constituted 8.98 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Amritsar District was at 8.86
percent of Maharashtra population.
There was change of 15.47 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Amritsar District recorded increase
of 27.08 percent to its population compared to 1991.
Amritsar Literacy Rate
Average literacy rate of Amritsar in 2011 were 76.27 compared to 76.27 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 80.15 and 71.96 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 75.10 and 65.20 in Amritsar District. Total literate in Amritsar District were 1,684,770 of which male and female were 932,981 and 751,789 respectively. In 2001, Amritsar District had 0 in its district.
Amritsar Sex Ratio
With regards to Sex Ratio in Amritsar, it stood at 889 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 871. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 826 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 792 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.
Amritsar District Religion Data
| Description | Percentage | Population 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 27.74 % | 690,939 |
| Muslims | 0.50 % | 12,502 |
| Christian | 2.18 % | 54,344 |
| Sikh | 68.94 % | 1,716,935 |
| Buddhist | 0.04 % | 876 |
| Jain | 0.13 % | 3,152 |
| Others | 0.04 % | 1,044 |
| Not Stated | 0.44 % | 10,864 |
Amritsar Population 2023 - 2024
What is the population of Amritsar district in 2024 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of Amritsar was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future Amritsar 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.| Year | Projected Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2,490,656 | 24.91 Lakhs |
| 2021 | 2,810,000 | 28.18 Lakhs |
| 2022 | 2,840,000 | 28.50 Lakhs |
| 2023 | 2,870,000 | 28.77 Lakhs |
| 2024 | 2,890,000 | 29.00 Lakhs |
| 2025 | 2,910,000 | 29.20 Lakhs |
| 2026 | 2,930,000 | 29.37 Lakhs |
| 2027 | 2,950,000 | 29.51 Lakhs |
| 2028 | 2,960,000 | 29.64 Lakhs |
| 2029 | 2,970,000 | 29.74 Lakhs |
| 2030 | 2,980,000 | 29.84 Lakhs |
| 2031 | 2,990,000 | 29.91 Lakhs |
Amritsar Population 2011 - 2001
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24.91 Lakhs | 21.57 Lakhs |
| Actual Population | 2,490,656 | 2,157,020 |
| Male | 1,318,408 | 1,152,821 |
| Female | 1,172,248 | 1,004,199 |
| Population Growth | 15.47% | 27.08% |
| Area Sq. Km | 2,683 | 2,673 |
| Density/km2 | 928 | 807 |
| Proportion to Punjab Population | 8.98% | 8.86% |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 889 | 871 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 826 | 792 |
| Average Literacy | 76.27 | 70.40 |
| Male Literacy | 80.15 | 75.10 |
| Female Literacy | 71.96 | 65.20 |
| Total Child Population (0-6 Age) | 281,795 | 0 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 11.31% | 0.00% |
Amritsar Houseless Data
In 2011, total 460 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in Amritsar district of Punjab. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 2,016. This approx 0.08094253080313% of total population of Amritsar district.
Amritsar District Density
The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Amritsar district for 2011 is 928 people per sq. km. In 2001, Amritsar district density was at 807 people per sq. km. Amritsar district administers 2,683 square kilometers of areas.
Amritsar District Urban/Rural 2011
Out of the total Amritsar population for 2011 census, 53.58 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 1,334,611 people lives in urban areas of which males are 711,142 and females are 623,469.
Sex Ratio in urban region of Amritsar district is 877 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Amritsar district was 826 in 2011 census.
Child population (0-6) in urban region was 139,623 of which males and females were 76,482 and 63,141. This child population figure of Amritsar district is 10.75 % of total urban population.
Average literacy rate in Amritsar district as per census 2011 is 83.29 % of which males and females are 86.18 % and 80.02 % literates respectively.
In actual number 995,323 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 546,946 and 448,377 respectively.
As per 2011 census, 46.42 % population of Amritsar districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Amritsar district population living in rural areas is 1,156,045 of which males and females are 607,266 and 548,779 respectively.
In rural areas of Amritsar district, sex ratio is 904 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Amritsar district is considered, figure is 826 girls per 1000 boys.
Child population in the age 0-6 is 142,172 in rural areas of which males were 77,869 and females were 64,303. The child population comprises 12.82 % of total rural population of Amritsar district.
Literacy rate in rural areas of Amritsar district is 68.00 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 72.92 and 62.63 percent respectively.
In total, 689,447 people were literate of which males and females were 386,035 and 303,412 respectively.
All details regarding Amritsar District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of Amritsar District.
| Description | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|
| Population (%) | 46.42 % | 53.58 % |
| Total Population | 1,156,045 | 1,334,611 |
| Male Population | 607,266 | 711,142 |
| Female Population | 548,779 | 623,469 |
| Sex Ratio | 904 | 877 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 826 | 826 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 142,172 | 139,623 |
| Male Child(0-6) | 77,869 | 76,482 |
| Female Child(0-6) | 64,303 | 63,141 |
| Child Percentage (0-6) | 12.30 % | 10.46 % |
| Male Child Percentage | 12.82 % | 10.75 % |
| Female Child Percentage | 11.72 % | 10.13 % |
| Literates | 689,447 | 995,323 |
| Male Literates | 386,035 | 546,946 |
| Female Literates | 303,412 | 448,377 |
| Average Literacy | 68.00 % | 83.29 % |
| Male Literacy | 72.92 % | 86.18 % |
| Female Literacy | 62.63 % | 80.02 % |
City/Metros in Amritsar District
| Urban Agglomerations inside Amritsar District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amritsar (Urban Agglomeration) | 1,183,549 | 628,420 | 555,129 |
| Cities inside Amritsar District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amritsar (Municipal Corporation) | 1,132,383 | 601,008 | 531,375 |