Kapurthala Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Kapurthala district in Punjab.
Administrative Details of Kapurthala
Kapurthala comprises 688 villages, of which 612 are inhabited and 76 are uninhabited. There are 9 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 1,67,989, spread across 1,633.002 square kilometers.
| Villages | 688(612 inhabited • 76 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 9 |
| Households | 1,67,989 |
| Total Area | 1,633.002 km² |
Kapurthala Urban & Rural Population
Kapurthala had 2,82,462 people in urban areas (34.7%) and 5,32,706 people in rural areas (65.3%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 5,32,706 | 65.3% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 2,82,462 | 34.7% |
| Total | 8,15,168 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Kapurthala
The total population comprises 4,26,311 males (52.3%) and 3,88,857 females (47.7%). The sex ratio is 912 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 2,75,932 | 1,50,379 | 4,26,311 |
| 👩 Female | 2,56,774 | 1,32,083 | 3,88,857 |
Literacy Rate in Kapurthala
The literacy rate is 70.73%. Male literacy stands at 74.18% while female literacy is 66.94%, indicating a gender gap of 7.24 percentage points. The total literate population is 5,76,567.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 1,96,919 | 1,19,335 | 3,16,254 |
| Literate (Female) | 1,63,857 | 96,456 | 2,60,313 |
| Total Literate | 3,60,776 | 2,15,791 | 5,76,567 |
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About Kapurthala Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Kapurthala in Punjab has a total population of 8,15,168 with a literacy rate of 70.73% and a sex ratio of 912 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Kapurthala district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.