Ludhiana Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Ludhiana district in Punjab.
Administrative Details of Ludhiana
Ludhiana comprises 907 villages, of which 885 are inhabited and 22 are uninhabited. There are 20 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 7,16,826, spread across 3,578 square kilometers.
| Villages | 907(885 inhabited • 22 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 20 |
| Households | 7,16,826 |
| Total Area | 3,578 km² |
Ludhiana Urban & Rural Population
Ludhiana had 20,69,708 people in urban areas (59.2%) and 14,29,031 people in rural areas (40.8%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 14,29,031 | 40.8% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 20,69,708 | 59.2% |
| Total | 34,98,739 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Ludhiana
The total population comprises 18,67,816 males (53.4%) and 16,30,923 females (46.6%). The sex ratio is 873 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 7,53,444 | 11,14,372 | 18,67,816 |
| 👩 Female | 6,75,587 | 9,55,336 | 16,30,923 |
Literacy Rate in Ludhiana
The literacy rate is 73.18%. Male literacy stands at 76.47% while female literacy is 69.4%, indicating a gender gap of 7.07 percentage points. The total literate population is 25,60,225.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 5,57,296 | 8,71,052 | 14,28,348 |
| Literate (Female) | 4,44,773 | 6,87,104 | 11,31,877 |
| Total Literate | 10,02,069 | 15,58,156 | 25,60,225 |
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About Ludhiana Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Ludhiana in Punjab has a total population of 34,98,739 with a literacy rate of 73.18% and a sex ratio of 873 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Ludhiana district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.