Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar
Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar is a district in the Punjab State of India. Total area of Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar is 1,094 km² including 921.97 km² rural area and 172.03 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar has a population of 9,94,628 peoples, out of which urban population is 5,44,611 while rural population is 4,50,017. Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar has a sex ratio of approximately 879 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 909 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 2,05,411 houses in the district, including 1,20,288 urban houses and 85,123 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 403 villages in sahibzada ajit singh nagar district.
The Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar 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.
Kharar is the largest tehsil in sahibzada ajit singh nagar district by area while Dera Bassi is the largest tehsil by population. SAS Nagar (Mohali) is the smallest tehsil in sahibzada ajit singh nagar district by both area and population. There are 3 tehsils in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar district. Here is the list of all Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar District
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dera Bassi | 389 | 3,40,490 |
| 2 | Kharar | 518 | 3,29,763 |
| 3 | SAS Nagar | 187 | 3,24,375 |
Population of Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar District
The population of Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar 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 Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, 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 | 9,94,628 | 4,50,017 | 5,44,611 |
| Total Male Population | 5,29,253 | 2,40,984 | 2,88,269 |
| Total Female Population | 4,65,375 | 2,09,033 | 2,56,342 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,15,644 | 53,006 | 62,638 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 62,808 | 29,111 | 33,697 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 52,836 | 23,895 | 28,941 |
| Literate Population | 7,36,575 | 3,13,569 | 4,23,006 |
| Literate Male Population | 4,09,944 | 1,78,533 | 2,31,411 |
| Literate Female Population | 3,26,631 | 1,35,036 | 1,91,595 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,58,053 | 1,36,448 | 1,21,605 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,19,309 | 62,451 | 56,858 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 1,38,744 | 73,997 | 64,747 |
| Households | 2,05,411 | 85,123 | 1,20,288 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar. 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 | 2,16,231 | 1,32,713 | 83,518 |
| SC Male Population | 1,14,383 | 70,327 | 44,056 |
| SC Female Population | 1,01,848 | 62,386 | 39,462 |
| 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 | 909 / km² | 488 / km² | 3,166 / km² |