Jalandhar Population
Estimated population in 2024
| Estimated population of Jalandhar in 2024 | 2,411,633 |
| Estimated population of males in 2024 | 1,259,045 |
| Estimated population of males in 2024 | 1,152,588 |
Population as per 2011 census
| Population | 2,193,590 |
| Male Population | 1,145,211 |
| Female Population | 1,048,379 |
| Area (km2) | 2,624 |
| Density/km2 | 836 |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 915 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 874 |
| Literates | 1,622,537 |
| Male Literates | 882,581 |
| Female Literates | 739,956 |
| Average Literacy | 82.48% |
| Male Literacy | 86.15% |
| Female Literacy | 78.48% |
| Child Population (0-6 Age) | 226,302 |
| Boys Population (0-6 Age) | 120,740 |
| Girls Population (0-6 Age) | 105,562 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 10.32% |
| Boys Proportion (0-6 Age) | 10.54% |
| Girls Proportion (0-6 Age) | 10.07% |
Jalandhar Religion-wise Data
| Description | Population in 2011 | Percentage | Estimated Population in 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,394,329 |
63.56% |
1,532,925 |
| Muslims | 30,233 |
1.38% |
33,238 |
| Christian | 26,016 |
1.19% |
28,602 |
| Sikh | 718,363 |
32.75% |
789,768 |
| Buddhist | 11,385 |
0.52% |
12,517 |
| Jain | 4,011 |
0.18% |
4,410 |
| Not Stated | 8,448 |
0.39% |
9,288 |
| Others | 805 |
0.04% |
885 |
| Total | 2,193,590 |
100.00% |
2,411,633 |
City/Metros in Jalandhar District
| City Name | Population in 2011 | Estimated Population in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Jalandhar (Municipal Corporation) | 862,886 | 948,657 |