Fatehgarh Sahib
District in Punjab
Fatehgarh Sahib is a district in Punjab with a population of 6 Lakh spread across 1,122 sq km. Its literacy rate of 71.0% is above the state average of 67.4% and above the national average of 63.0%. The district has a sex ratio of 871 females per 1,000 males, below the state average of 895.
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| Indicator | District | State Avg | National Avg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 10+ Yr Schooling | 62.3% | 55.1% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 12.3% | 13.3% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 98.0% | 93.0% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 842.487 | 847.88 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | — | 1 | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size | 3.4 | 3.6 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) | 17.2% | 15.1% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | 52.9 | 31.9 | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | 10.5% | 12.5% | 9.4% | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking | 65 | 100.739 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Fatehgarh Sahib district?
Fatehgarh Sahib has a population of 6 Lakh according to the Census 2011, with a density of 535 people per sq km across 1,122 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Fatehgarh Sahib?
Fatehgarh Sahib has a literacy rate of 71.0%, which is above the Punjab average of 67.4% and above the national average of 63.0%.
How does Fatehgarh Sahib compare to Punjab?
Fatehgarh Sahib has a sex ratio of 871 (below state average of 895) and a literacy rate of 71.0% (above state average of 67.4%).
What data sources are used for Fatehgarh Sahib?
Data comes from Census 2011, NFHS-5 (2019-21), NJDG (2024), Udyam/MSME (2026), NCRB SLL (2022), CVI (2021), Ag Census 2015-16, RBI BSR (2026), and other official sources.