Jalandhar
Jalandhar is a district in the Punjab State of India. The total area of Jalandhar district is 2,624 km², which includes 2,380.79 km² of rural area and 243.21 km² of urban area. There are about 922 villages in Jalandhar district.
For administrative convenience, Jalandhar district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
Phillaur is the largest tehsil in jalandhar district by area while Jalandhar - I is the largest tehsil by population. Shahkot is the smallest tehsil in jalandhar district by both area and population. There are 5 tehsils in Jalandhar district. Here is the list of all Jalandhar Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Jalandhar District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jalandhar I | 468 | 11,45,692 |
| 2 | Jalandhar II | 535 | 2,91,477 |
| 3 | Nakodar | 445 | 2,08,157 |
| 4 | Phillaur | 745 | 3,81,732 |
| 5 | Shahkot | 431 | 1,66,532 |
Population of Jalandhar District
The population of Jalandhar 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 Jalandhar, 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 | 21,93,590 | 10,32,419 | 11,61,171 |
| Total Male Population | 11,45,211 | 5,28,790 | 6,16,421 |
| Total Female Population | 10,48,379 | 5,03,629 | 5,44,750 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,26,302 | 1,05,196 | 1,21,106 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,20,740 | 55,813 | 64,927 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,05,562 | 49,383 | 56,179 |
| Literate Population | 16,22,537 | 7,28,134 | 8,94,403 |
| Literate Male Population | 8,82,581 | 3,92,867 | 4,89,714 |
| Literate Female Population | 7,39,956 | 3,35,267 | 4,04,689 |
| Illiterate Population | 5,71,053 | 3,04,285 | 2,66,768 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,62,630 | 1,35,923 | 1,26,707 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 3,08,423 | 1,68,362 | 1,40,061 |
| Households | 4,61,635 | 2,13,682 | 2,47,953 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Jalandhar district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Jalandhar district is 21,93,590, including 11,45,211 males and 10,48,379 females. In rural areas, it is 10,32,419, including 5,28,790 males and 5,03,629 females. In urban areas, it is 11,61,171, including 6,16,421 males and 5,44,750 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Jalandhar district is 2,26,302, including 1,20,740 boys and 1,05,562 girls. In rural areas, it is 1,05,196, including 55,813 boys and 49,383 girls. In urban areas, it is 1,21,106, including 64,927 boys and 56,179 girls.
- Literate population in Jalandhar district is around 16,22,537, including 8,82,581 males and 7,39,956 females. In rural areas, it is 7,28,134, including 3,92,867 males and 3,35,267 females. In urban areas, it is 8,94,403, including 4,89,714 males and 4,04,689 females.
- Illiterate population in Jalandhar district is about 5,71,053, including 2,62,630 males and 3,08,423 females. In rural areas, it is 3,04,285, including 1,35,923 males and 1,68,362 females. In urban areas, it is 2,66,768, including 1,26,707 males and 1,40,061 females.
- There are about 4,61,635 households in Jalandhar district, including 2,13,682 in rural areas and 2,47,953 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Jalandhar. 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 | 8,54,444 | 5,15,342 | 3,39,102 |
| SC Male Population | 4,42,124 | 2,64,466 | 1,77,658 |
| SC Female Population | 4,12,320 | 2,50,876 | 1,61,444 |
| 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 | 836 / km² | 434 / km² | 4,774 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Jalandhar district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Jalandhar district is approximately 8,54,444, including 4,42,124 males and 4,12,320 females. In rural areas, it is 5,15,342, including 2,64,466 males and 2,50,876 females. In urban areas, it is 3,39,102, including 1,77,658 males and 1,61,444 females.
- Overall population density of Jalandhar district is around 836 people per km². Rural areas have about 434 people per km². Urban areas have about 4,774 people per km².