Sangrur Population & Demographics

Comprehensive census data for Sangrur district in Punjab.

Total Population
16,55,169
Male
8,78,029
53.0%
Female
7,77,140
47.0%
Sex Ratio
885
per 1000 males
Literacy Rate
60.54%
Density
457
per km²

Administrative Details of Sangrur

Sangrur comprises 571 villages, of which 564 are inhabited and 7 are uninhabited. There are 13 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 3,18,870, spread across 3,625 square kilometers.

Villages571(564 inhabited7 uninhabited)
Urban Towns13
Households3,18,870
Total Area3,625 km²

Sangrur Urban & Rural Population

Sangrur had 5,15,965 people in urban areas (31.2%) and 11,39,204 people in rural areas (68.8%).

Area TypePopulationPercentage
🌾 Rural11,39,20468.8%
🏙️ Urban5,15,96531.2%
Total16,55,169100%

Data from Census 2011.

Rural Population11,39,204
Urban Population5,15,965

Gender Distribution in Sangrur

The total population comprises 8,78,029 males (53.0%) and 7,77,140 females (47.0%). The sex ratio is 885 females per 1000 males.

Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural

GenderRuralUrbanTotal
👨 Male6,04,6532,73,3768,78,029
👩 Female5,34,5512,42,5897,77,140
Male Population8,78,029
53.0% of total
Female Population7,77,140
47.0% of total

Literacy Rate in Sangrur

The literacy rate is 60.54%. Male literacy stands at 64.97% while female literacy is 55.55%, indicating a gender gap of 9.42 percentage points. The total literate population is 10,02,077.

Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural

CategoryRuralUrbanTotal
Literate (Male)3,77,5871,92,8265,70,413
Literate (Female)2,81,2701,50,3944,31,664
Total Literate6,58,8573,43,22010,02,077
Male Literacy Rate64.97%
Female Literacy Rate55.55%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total population of Sangrur?
According to Census 2011, Sangrur has a total population of 16,55,169. This includes 11,39,204 people in rural areas and 5,15,965 people in urban areas.
What is the male and female population of Sangrur?
Sangrur has 8,78,029 males (53.0%) and 7,77,140 females (47.0%).
What is the sex ratio of Sangrur?
The sex ratio of Sangrur is 885 females per 1000 males.
What is the literacy rate in Sangrur?
Sangrur has an overall literacy rate of 60.54%. The male literacy rate is 64.97% and the female literacy rate is 55.55%.
What is the total area of Sangrur?
Sangrur covers a total area of 3,625 square kilometers with a population density of 457 persons per square kilometer.

About Sangrur Census 2011 Data

According to Census 2011, Sangrur in Punjab has a total population of 16,55,169 with a literacy rate of 60.54% and a sex ratio of 885 females per 1000 males.

This page provides comprehensive census data for Sangrur district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.

Data Source: Census of India 2011

All statistics based on official Census 2011 data for Sangrur, Punjab.