Amritsar I

Amritsar I is a Town and Tehsil in Amritsar District of Punjab. In India, a tehsil is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Amritsar I Block (CD) is 00256. Total area of amritsar i tehsil is 491 km² including 466.92 km² rural area and 23.62 km² urban area. Amritsar I tehsil has a population of 3,12,240 peoples, out of which urban population is 57,708 while rural population is 2,54,532. Amritsar I has a sex ratio of approximately 894 females for every 1,000 males. Amritsar I tehsil has a population density of 637 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 58,952 houses in the sub-district, including 11,259 urban houses and 47,693 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 64.17% population of amritsar i tehsil is literate, out of which 67.88% males and 60.03% females are literate.

List of Villages in Amritsar I Tehsil

Amritsar I Tehsil has a total of 141 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Amritsar I Tehsil, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Amritsar I Tehsil

The population profile of Amritsar I Tehsil offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Amritsar I's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Amritsar I Tehsil , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.