Muktsar Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Muktsar district in Punjab.
Administrative Details of Muktsar
Muktsar comprises 234 villages, of which 233 are inhabited and 1 are uninhabited. There are 4 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 1,74,360, spread across 2,593 square kilometers.
| Villages | 234(233 inhabited • 1 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 4 |
| Households | 1,74,360 |
| Total Area | 2,593 km² |
Muktsar Urban & Rural Population
Muktsar had 2,52,191 people in urban areas (28.0%) and 6,49,705 people in rural areas (72.0%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 6,49,705 | 72.0% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 2,52,191 | 28.0% |
| Total | 9,01,896 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Muktsar
The total population comprises 4,75,622 males (52.7%) and 4,26,274 females (47.3%). The sex ratio is 896 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 3,42,202 | 1,33,420 | 4,75,622 |
| 👩 Female | 3,07,503 | 1,18,771 | 4,26,274 |
Literacy Rate in Muktsar
The literacy rate is 58.19%. Male literacy stands at 63.16% while female literacy is 52.65%, indicating a gender gap of 10.51 percentage points. The total literate population is 5,24,848.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 2,04,933 | 95,468 | 3,00,401 |
| Literate (Female) | 1,50,228 | 74,219 | 2,24,447 |
| Total Literate | 3,55,161 | 1,69,687 | 5,24,848 |
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About Muktsar Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Muktsar in Punjab has a total population of 9,01,896 with a literacy rate of 58.19% and a sex ratio of 896 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Muktsar district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.