Pathankot is a strategically important border city in Punjab, India. It lies at the junction of three northern regions — Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir — and is close to the Pakistan border. The city is located about 110 km north of Jalandhar and around 110 km southeast of Jammu.
As per the Census 2011, the population of Pathankot City was 148,357 (1.48 lakh). It is an important military, transport, and commercial hub in northern Punjab. Based on current growth trends, the estimated population of Pathankot City in 2026 is around 2 lakh.
Projected population of Pathankot in 2026 ~ 2 lakh
Pathankot City Census 2011 Data
| Particulars | Census 2011 |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 148,357 (1.48 lakh) |
| Male Population | 77,833 |
| Female Population | 70,524 |
| Average Literacy Rate | 88.60% |
| Male Literacy | 91.94% |
| Female Literacy | 84.96% |
| Sex Ratio | 906 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 802 |
| Children (0–6 years) | 13,496 |
| Boys (0–6 years) | 7,488 |
| Girls (0–6 years) | 6,008 |
Source: Census of India 2011
Key Takeaways
Pathankot City had a population of 1.48 lakh in 2011.
The literacy rate was high at 88.60%.
The sex ratio stood at 906 females per 1000 males.
Children aged 0–6 years formed 9.1% of the total population.
The city is strategically important due to its border location and army presence.
Pathankot District Population
As per the Census 2011, the population of Pathankot District was 676,598 (6.76 lakh). Of these, 378,432 were rural and 298,166 were urban residents. Based on recent growth patterns, the estimated population of Pathankot District in 2026 is around 8.5 lakh.
Projected Population of Pathankot District (2026): ~8.5 lakh
Pathankot District Census 2011 Data
| Particulars | Census 2011 |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 676,598 |
| District Area | 929 sq. km |
| Population Density | 730 per sq. km |
| Average Literacy Rate | 85% |
| Sex Ratio | 860 |
| Scheduled Castes | 30.60% |
Source: Census of India 2011
Religion in Pathankot District
As per the Census 2011, Hinduism is the dominant religion in the Pathankot district.
| Religion | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| Hinduism | 88.42% |
| Sikhism | 7.81% |
| Islam | 2.12% |
| Christianity | 1.08% |
| Other or Not Stated | 0.57% |
Languages in Pathankot District
| Language | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| Punjabi | 89.9% |
| Hindi | 5.30% |
| Dogri | 1.20% |
| Others | 3.64% |
Punjabi is the dominant first language spoken in the district.
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