Patiala Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Patiala district in Punjab.
Administrative Details of Patiala
Patiala comprises 912 villages, of which 895 are inhabited and 17 are uninhabited. There are 12 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 3,72,293, spread across 3,325 square kilometers.
| Villages | 912(895 inhabited • 17 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 12 |
| Households | 3,72,293 |
| Total Area | 3,325 km² |
Patiala Urban & Rural Population
Patiala had 7,63,280 people in urban areas (40.3%) and 11,32,406 people in rural areas (59.7%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 11,32,406 | 59.7% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 7,63,280 | 40.3% |
| Total | 18,95,686 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Patiala
The total population comprises 10,02,522 males (52.9%) and 8,93,164 females (47.1%). The sex ratio is 891 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 5,98,800 | 4,03,722 | 10,02,522 |
| 👩 Female | 5,33,606 | 3,59,558 | 8,93,164 |
Literacy Rate in Patiala
The literacy rate is 66.82%. Male literacy stands at 70.93% while female literacy is 62.22%, indicating a gender gap of 8.71 percentage points. The total literate population is 12,66,791.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 3,93,440 | 3,17,612 | 7,11,052 |
| Literate (Female) | 2,95,398 | 2,60,341 | 5,55,739 |
| Total Literate | 6,88,838 | 5,77,953 | 12,66,791 |
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About Patiala Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Patiala in Punjab has a total population of 18,95,686 with a literacy rate of 66.82% and a sex ratio of 891 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Patiala district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.