Ludhiana with a total population of 1.7 million (2021) is the most-populated city in the state of Punjab, India. More details on population between 2011 to 2021.

Population of Ludhiana (2021)

Population of Ludhiana - Ludhiana is the most populated and largest city in the state of Punjab. It is an major economic hub in Northern India due to presence of heavy and small scale Industries. Going by Census 2011 data, Population of Ludhiana city was 1,618,879. The city is one of the fastest growing metro area in Punjab. As per the projected Population figures, Ludhiana is currently home to over 1,779,796 (1.7 million) inhabitants.



Ludhiana City Population (2011 - 2021)

Ludhiana As per 2011 census Estimated Population in 2021*
Total Male Female
City Population 1,618,879 874,908 743,971 1,779,796
Literates 1,230,545 689,707 540,838 1,352,861
Children (0-6) 184,239 98,793 85,446 202,552
Average Literacy (%) 85.77 88.87 82.13  
Sex Ratio 850      
Child Sex Ratio 865      

Ludhiana Religion-wise Data

Ludhiana Population in 2011 Percentage Estimated Population in 2021*
Hindu 1,067,744 65.98% 1,173,878
Muslims 45,473 2.81% 49,993
Christian 11,044 0.68% 12,142
Sikh 465,393 28.76% 511,653
Buddhist 1,700 0.11% 1,869
Jain 16,941 1.05% 18,625
Not Stated 10,034 0.62% 11,031

Census of India was last held in year 2011 and next in 2021. According to estimated growth figures, Population of Ludhiana with a yearly growth.



* Estimated figures.


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