Faridkot

Faridkot is a district in the Punjab State of India. Total area of Faridkot is 1,458 km² including 1,413.01 km² rural area and 44.99 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Faridkot has a population of 6,17,508 peoples, out of which urban population is 2,17,051 while rural population is 4,00,457. Faridkot has a sex ratio of approximately 890 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 424 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,20,893 houses in the district, including 44,165 urban houses and 76,728 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 163 villages in faridkot district.

The Faridkot district is further divided in to Tehsils / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.

For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.

Faridkot is the largest tehsil in faridkot district by both area and population. Jaitu is the smallest tehsil in faridkot district by both area and population. There are 2 tehsils in Faridkot district. Here is the list of all Faridkot Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Faridkot District

#Tehsil (CD Block)Area (km²)Population (2011)
1Faridkot1,0534,56,578
2Jaitu4051,60,930

Population of Faridkot District

The population of Faridkot offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.

Basic Population Details

This section covers important demographic figures of Faridkot, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 6,17,508 4,00,457 2,17,051
Total Male Population 3,26,671 2,10,782 1,15,889
Total Female Population 2,90,837 1,89,675 1,01,162
Child Population (Age 0–6) 69,311 44,722 24,589
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 37,454 24,118 13,336
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 31,857 20,604 11,253
Literate Population 3,81,285 2,29,799 1,51,486
Literate Male Population 2,15,767 1,30,300 85,467
Literate Female Population 1,65,518 99,499 66,019
Illiterate Population 2,36,223 1,70,658 65,565
Illiterate Male Population 1,10,904 80,482 30,422
Illiterate Female Population 1,25,319 90,176 35,143
Households 1,20,893 76,728 44,165

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Faridkot. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 2,40,328 1,71,199 69,129
SC Male Population 1,26,567 90,303 36,264
SC Female Population 1,13,761 80,896 32,865
Total ST Population N/A N/A N/A
ST Male Population N/A N/A N/A
ST Female Population N/A N/A N/A
Population Density 424 / km² 283 / km² 4,824 / km²