Jalandhar
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About Jalandhar, Punjab
Jalandhar district, in Punjab, had a population of 21,93,590, a literacy rate of 74.0%, a sex ratio of 915 and a urban households of 53.4%, according to the 2011 Census of India.
Demographics
| Population | 21,93,590 | people |
|---|---|---|
| Sex Ratio | 915 | females per 1,000 males |
| Urban Households | 53.4% | % of households |
Literacy & Education
| Literacy Rate | 74.0% | % literate |
|---|---|---|
| Female Literacy | 70.6% | % of females |
| Literacy Gender Gap | 7 | male − female pts |
| Graduates | 8.3% | % of educated |
Work
| Worker Participation | 35.3% | % working |
|---|---|---|
| Female Work Participation | 12.9% | % of females |
| Agricultural Workers | 19.7% | % of workers |
Households & Amenities
| Electric Lighting | 63.0% | % of households |
|---|---|---|
| Internet | 5.5% | % of households |
| Computer / Laptop | 11.2% | % of households |
| Television | 56.6% | % of households |
| Telephone / Mobile | 55.8% | % of households |
| Car / Jeep / Van | 10.2% | % of households |
| Scooter / Motorcycle | 33.6% | % of households |
| LPG / PNG Cooking | 42.3% | % of households |
| Tap Water | 42.0% | % of households |
| Latrine in Premises | 55.5% | % of households |
| Separate Kitchen | 61.7% | % of households |
Wealth
| Low Income (< ₹45k) | 2.9% | % of households |
|---|---|---|
| High Income (> ₹5.45L) | 20.3% | % of households |
Tehsils in Jalandhar (5)
Phillaur (245 villages), Jalandhar - II (236 villages), Jalandhar - I (146 villages), Nakodar (149 villages), Shahkot (178 villages).
Largest villages (of 954)
Bhattian (CT), Bilga (102), Sufipind (CT), Jandiala (CT), Jamsher (245), Rurka Kalan (36), Sarai Khas (CT), Bundala (27), Jandu Singha (165), Bara Pind (206), Talwan (93), Apra (CT), Dhin (CT), Mehatpur (47), Shankar (21).