Hoshiarpur is a historic city in the Doaba region of Punjab, India. It is located about 85 km northeast of Jalandhar and around 135 km from Chandigarh, the state capital. The city serves as an important administrative and educational center in the region.
As per the Census 2011, the population of Hoshiarpur City was 168,443 (1.68 lakh). It was one of the medium-sized cities of Punjab in terms of population. Based on recent growth trends, the estimated population of Hoshiarpur City in 2026 is approximately 2.5 lakh.
👉 Projected Population of Hoshiarpur in 2026 ~ 2.5 lakh
Hoshiarpur City Census 2011 Data
| Particulars | Census 2011 |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 168,443 (1.68 lakh) |
| Male Population | 88,290 |
| Female Population | 80,153 |
| Population Density | 468 per sq. km |
| Average Literacy Rate | 89.11% |
| Male Literacy | 91.68% |
| Female Literacy | 86.30% |
| Sex Ratio | 908 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 834 |
| Children (0–6 years) | 16,836 |
Source: Census of India 2011
Key Takeaways
Hoshiarpur City had a population of 1.68 lakh in 2011.
The literacy rate was high at 89.11%, above the national average.
The city had a sex ratio of 908 females per 1000 males.
Children aged 0–6 years formed about 10% of the total population.
The population is steadily increasing with moderate urban growth.
Hoshiarpur District Population
Hoshiarpur district is one of the oldest districts of Punjab and is part of the Jalandhar Division. As per the Census 2011, the total population of Hoshiarpur District was 1,586,625 (15.87 lakh). Based on current growth patterns, the estimated district population in 2026 is around 18 lakh.
👉 Projected Population of Hoshiarpur District (2026): ~18 lakh
Hoshiarpur District Census 2011 Data
| Particulars | Census 2011 |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,586,625 (15.87 lakh) |
| Male Population | 809,057 |
| Female Population | 777,568 |
| District Area | 3,386 sq. km |
| Population Density | 468 per sq. km |
| Average Literacy Rate | 84.59% |
| Sex Ratio | 961 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 865 |
Religion in Hoshiarpur District (2011)
As per the Census 2011, Hinduism is the majority religion in Hoshiarpur district, followed by Sikhism. Small percentages of Muslims, Christians, and other communities are also present.
| Religion | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| Hinduism | 63.07% |
| Sikhism | 33.92% |
| Islam | 1.46% |
| Christianity | 0.94% |
| Other or Not Stated | 0.61% |
Key Insight:
Unlike many districts of Punjab where Sikhism forms the majority, Hoshiarpur has a Hindu-majority population with Sikhs forming a significant minority.
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