Gurdaspur Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Gurdaspur district in Punjab.
Administrative Details of Gurdaspur
Gurdaspur comprises 1,595 villages, of which 1,515 are inhabited and 80 are uninhabited. There are 27 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 4,43,666, spread across 3,551 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,595(1,515 inhabited • 80 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 27 |
| Households | 4,43,666 |
| Total Area | 3,551 km² |
Gurdaspur Urban & Rural Population
Gurdaspur had 6,59,319 people in urban areas (28.7%) and 16,39,004 people in rural areas (71.3%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 16,39,004 | 71.3% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 6,59,319 | 28.7% |
| Total | 22,98,323 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Gurdaspur
The total population comprises 12,12,617 males (52.8%) and 10,85,706 females (47.2%). The sex ratio is 895 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 8,55,784 | 3,56,833 | 12,12,617 |
| 👩 Female | 7,83,220 | 3,02,486 | 10,85,706 |
Literacy Rate in Gurdaspur
The literacy rate is 71.13%. Male literacy stands at 74.85% while female literacy is 66.97%, indicating a gender gap of 7.88 percentage points. The total literate population is 16,34,719.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 6,16,852 | 2,90,808 | 9,07,660 |
| Literate (Female) | 4,99,685 | 2,27,374 | 7,27,059 |
| Total Literate | 11,16,537 | 5,18,182 | 16,34,719 |
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About Gurdaspur Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Gurdaspur in Punjab has a total population of 22,98,323 with a literacy rate of 71.13% and a sex ratio of 895 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Gurdaspur district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.