Punjab - Population, Sex Ratio & Literacy Rate
Punjab is a state in India with 20 districts, 78 tehsils and 12581 villages. As per Census 2011, the total population is 27743338, sex ratio is 895.11% females per 1,000 males, and the overall literacy rate is 67.43%.
ℹ️ Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011
State at a Glance
Punjab
CapitalChandigarh
High CourtPunjab and Haryana High Court
Area50362 sq km
State Code4
Census Year2011
Total Population
27743338
Sex Ratio
895.11%
Literacy Rate
67.43%
Districts
20
Villages
12581
Households
5513071
Administrative Overview of Punjab
| State | Punjab |
| Country | India |
| Capital | Chandigarh |
| High Court | Punjab and Haryana High Court |
| Total Area | 50362 |
| Total Districts | 20 |
| Total Tehsils | 78 |
| Total Villages | 12581 |
| Total Households | 5513071 |
| Census Year | 2011 |
Population of Punjab - (Census 2011)
| Total (0-6 Yrs) | 3076219 |
| Male (0-6 Yrs) | 1665994 |
| Female (0-6 Yrs) | 1410225 |
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Religion Population in Punjab
| Religion | Population Share | Population | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 10678138 | 38.49% | |
| Muslim | 535489 | 1.93% | |
| Sikh | 16004754 | 57.69% | |
| Christian | 348230 | 1.26% | |
| Jain | 45040 | 0.16% | |
| Buddhist | 33237 | 0.12% |
Literacy Rate in Punjab
Workers in Punjab
Districts List in Punjab
| # | Districts Name | Population | Total Tehsils | Sex Ratio | Literacy Rate |
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ℹ️ About This Data
Population figures cover all persons usually residing in Punjab state. Literacy rate includes persons aged 7+ who can read and write. Sex ratio = females per 1,000 males. Worker participation rate = workers as % of total population.