Moga is a prominent city in the Indian state of Punjab. It is located approximately 70 km west of Ludhiana and about 80 km south of Jalandhar. The city serves as an important commercial and agricultural hub in the Malwa region of Punjab.
As per the Census 2011, the population of Moga City was 150,432 (1.50 lakh). It is among the medium-sized cities of Punjab in terms of population. Based on recent growth trends, the estimated population of Moga City in 2026 is around 2.20 lakh.
👉 Projected Population of Moga in 2026 – 2.20 lakh
Moga City Census 2011 Data
| Particulars | Census 2011 |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 150,432 (1.50 lakh) |
| Male Population | 79,760 |
| Female Population | 70,672 |
| Average Literacy Rate | 82.09% |
| Male Literacy | 85.00% |
| Female Literacy | 78.82% |
| Sex Ratio | 886 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 857 |
| Children (0–6 years) | 15,502 |
| Boys (0–6 years) | 8,348 |
| Girls (0–6 years) | 7,154 |
Source: Census of India 2011
Key Takeaways
Moga City had a population of 1.50 lakh in 2011.
The literacy rate was 82.09%, showing steady educational development.
The sex ratio stood at 886 females per 1000 males.
Children aged 0–6 years formed 10.3% of the total population.
The city is growing steadily with expansion in trade and agriculture-linked industries.
Moga District Population
Moga district is one of the 22 districts of Punjab. It is primarily agrarian and has a strong rural population base. As per the Census 2011, the total population of Moga District was 995,746 (9.96 lakh), including 525,920 males and 469,826 females. Based on current growth patterns, the estimated population of the Moga district in 2026 is around 12 lakh.
Projected Population of Moga District (2026): ~12 lakh
Moga District Census 2011 Data
| Particulars | Census 2011 |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 995,746 (9.96 lakh) |
| Male Population | 525,920 |
| Female Population | 469,826 |
| District Area | 2,242 sq. km |
| Population Density | 644 per sq. km |
| Average Literacy Rate | 70.68% |
| Sex Ratio | 893 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 860 |
Source: Census of India 2011
Religion in Moga District (2011)
As per the Census 2011, Sikhism is the dominant religion in the Moga district, followed by Hinduism. Moga district has one of the highest percentages of Sikhs in Punjab, after Tarn Taran.
| Religion | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| Sikhism | 82.24% |
| Hinduism | 15.91% |
| Islam | 0.94% |
| Other or Not Stated | 0.91% |
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