Largest Districts By Population As Per Census 2011

Punjab is split into 22 districts and has a population of 2.77 million people. The population of each of Punjab’s 22 districts is listed below. Ludhiana is the most populated of Punjab’s 22 districts, while Barnala is the least populous. Amritsar is Punjab’s second most populated district, with a population of roughly 25 lakh people. Ferozepur district is the largest in Punjab while Kapurthala is the smallest. When it comes to literacy rates in Punjab districts, Hoshiarpur leads all other districts with an 84.6 percent literacy rate. Let us gain some additional information about Punjab and its population. 

Know Punjab

Punjab is one of India’s most prosperous states, located in the northwest corner of the country. Punjab is regarded as having the greatest infrastructure in India, with substantial road, rail, aviation, and river transportation linkages across the province. Punjab also boasts India’s lowest poverty rate and has received the highest state performance award, according to Indian government statistics. Punjab has a population of 2,77,43,338 people, according to the Punjab Census 2011. From 2001 to 2011, the decadal change, or increase in population, was 13.89 percent. This article further analyses the state population, district wise, based on the data of the 2011 census. 

Top Five Populous Districts of Punjab

1. Ludhiana: According to the 2011 census, the district of Ludhiana has a total population of 34,98,739 people. In 2001, it was 30,32,831. Ludhiana has the highest population but Ferozepur district is the largest in Punjab.
2. Amritsar: The district of Amritsar has a population of 24,90,656 people, according to the 2011 census. In 2001, it was 21,57,020. 
3. Gurdaspur: Gurdaspur has a total population of 16,21,725 people, according to the 2011 census. In 2001, it was 21,03,455. 
4. Jalandhar: The district of Jalandhar has a population of 21,93,590 people, according to the 2011 census. In 2001, it was 19,62,761. 
5. Ferozepur: According to the 2011 census, Firozpur district has a total population of 9,65,337 people. In 2001, it was 17,46,107. Ferozepur district is the largest district in Punjab, area- wise. 

Population of Other Districts of Punjab:

1. Patiala: According to the 2011 census, Patiala district has a total population of 18,95,686 people. In 2001, it was 15,84,780. 
2. Sangrur: According to the 2011 census, the district of Sangrur has a total population of 16,55,169 people. In 2001, it was 14,73,242. 
3. Hoshiarpur has a total population of 15,86,625 people, according to the 2011 census. In 2001, it was 14,81,292. 
4. Bathinda: Bathinda district has a population of 13,88,525 people, according to the 2011 census. In 2001, it was 11,83,295. 
5. Tarn: Taran has a total population of 11,19,627 people, according to the 2011 census. In 2001, it was 9,39,057. 
6. Moga: Moga has a population of 9,95,746 people, according to the 2011 census. In 2001, it was 8,94,793. 
7. Mohali (S.A.S. Nagar): According to the 2011 census, the district of Mohali (S.A.S. Nagar) has a total population of 9,94,628 people. In 2001, it was 7,46,987. 
8. Muktsar (Shri Mukatsar Sahib): The total population of Muktsar (Shri Mukatsar Sahib) district is 9,01,896 people, according to the 2011 census. In 2001, it was 7,77,493. 
9. Kapurthala: According to the 2011 census, the district of Kapurthala has a total population of 8,15,168 people. In 2001, it was 7,54,521. 
10. Mansa: Mansa has a population of 7,69,751 people, according to the 2011 census. In 2001, it was 6,88,758. 
11. Rupnagar: The district of Rupnagar has a population of 6,84,627 people, according to the 2011 census. In 2001, it was 6,28,846. 
12. Faridkot: The entire population of Faridkot district is 6,17,508 people, according to the 2011 census. In 2001, it was 5,50,892. 
13. NawanShahr (S.B.S. Nagar): The district of NawanShahr (S.B.S. Nagar) has a population of 6,12,310 people, according to the 2011 census. In 2001, it was 5,87,468. The population of NawanShahr (S.B.S. Nagar) is expected to reach 6,31,012 by the end of the year (as of 1st October).
14. Fatehgarh Sahib: The district of Fatehgarh Sahib has a population of 6,00,163 people, according to the 2011 census. In 2001, it was 5,38,470. 
15. Barnala: The entire population of Barnala district is 5,95,527 people, according to the 2011 census. In 2001, it was 5,26,931. 
16. Pathankot: The district of Pathankot has a population of 6,76,598 people, according to the 2011 census. In 2001, it was 0. 
17. Fazilka: The district of Fazilka has a population of 10,63,737 people, according to the 2011 census. In 2001, it was an absolute 0. 

Conclusion

Punjab is apparently one of the world’s oldest and most diverse civilizations. Punjabi poetry, philosophy, spirituality, education, artwork, music, food, science, technology, military warfare, architecture, customs, values, and history all reflect this diversity and distinctiveness. One cannot neglect the kind-heartedness and enthusiasm exhibited in the Punjabi (Punjabis) way of life. This article tries to give a district-wise overview of the population of Punjab as per Census 2011 Punjab district-wise. According to Punjab Census 2011, Ludhiana is the most populous district but Ferozepur district is the largest in Punjab, area- wise. Here, concluding this article with a hope that it was helpful and served your purpose.