Firozpur Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Firozpur district in Punjab.
Administrative Details of Firozpur
Firozpur comprises 1,000 villages, of which 955 are inhabited and 45 are uninhabited. There are 13 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 3,85,994, spread across 5,305 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,000(955 inhabited • 45 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 13 |
| Households | 3,85,994 |
| Total Area | 5,305 km² |
Firozpur Urban & Rural Population
Firozpur had 5,52,556 people in urban areas (27.2%) and 14,76,518 people in rural areas (72.8%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 14,76,518 | 72.8% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 5,52,556 | 27.2% |
| Total | 20,29,074 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Firozpur
The total population comprises 10,71,637 males (52.8%) and 9,57,437 females (47.2%). The sex ratio is 893 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 7,76,208 | 2,95,429 | 10,71,637 |
| 👩 Female | 7,00,310 | 2,57,127 | 9,57,437 |
Literacy Rate in Firozpur
The literacy rate is 60.5%. Male literacy stands at 65.98% while female literacy is 54.36%, indicating a gender gap of 11.62 percentage points. The total literate population is 12,27,511.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 4,89,462 | 2,17,608 | 7,07,070 |
| Literate (Female) | 3,51,358 | 1,69,083 | 5,20,441 |
| Total Literate | 8,40,820 | 3,86,691 | 12,27,511 |
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About Firozpur Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Firozpur in Punjab has a total population of 20,29,074 with a literacy rate of 60.5% and a sex ratio of 893 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Firozpur district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.