Amritsar Population
Estimated population in 2024
| Estimated population of Amritsar in 2024 | 2,738,227 |
| Estimated population of males in 2024 | 1,449,458 |
| Estimated population of males in 2024 | 1,288,769 |
Population as per 2011 census
| Population | 2,490,656 |
| Male Population | 1,318,408 |
| Female Population | 1,172,248 |
| Area (km2) | 2,683 |
| Density/km2 | 928 |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 889 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 826 |
| Literates | 1,684,770 |
| Male Literates | 932,981 |
| Female Literates | 751,789 |
| Average Literacy | 76.27% |
| Male Literacy | 80.15% |
| Female Literacy | 71.96% |
| Child Population (0-6 Age) | 281,795 |
| Boys Population (0-6 Age) | 154,351 |
| Girls Population (0-6 Age) | 127,444 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 11.31% |
| Boys Proportion (0-6 Age) | 11.71% |
| Girls Proportion (0-6 Age) | 10.87% |
Amritsar Religion-wise Data
| Description | Population in 2011 | Percentage | Estimated Population in 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 690,939 |
27.74% |
759,618 |
| Muslims | 12,502 |
0.50% |
13,745 |
| Christian | 54,344 |
2.18% |
59,746 |
| Sikh | 1,716,935 |
68.94% |
1,887,598 |
| Buddhist | 876 |
0.04% |
963 |
| Jain | 3,152 |
0.13% |
3,465 |
| Not Stated | 10,864 |
0.44% |
11,944 |
| Others | 1,044 |
0.04% |
1,148 |
| Total | 2,490,656 |
100.00% |
2,738,227 |
City/Metros in Amritsar District
| City Name | Population in 2011 | Estimated Population in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Amritsar (Municipal Corporation) | 1,132,383 | 1,244,942 |