Ludhiana
District in Punjab
Ludhiana is a district in Punjab with a population of 35 Lakh spread across 3,599 sq km. Its literacy rate of 73.2% is above the state average of 67.4% and above the national average of 63.0%. The district has a sex ratio of 873 females per 1,000 males, below the state average of 895.
Demographics
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Women & Gender
Economy & Infrastructure
Governance
Safety & Crime
Climate Vulnerability
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| Indicator | District | State Avg | National Avg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 10+ Yr Schooling | 61.6% | 55.1% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 13.5% | 13.3% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 95.7% | 93.0% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 860.098 | 847.88 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | — | 1 | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size | 3.9 | 3.6 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) | 15.7% | 15.1% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | 36.5 | 31.9 | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | 7.0% | 12.5% | 9.4% | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking | 404 | 100.739 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Ludhiana district?
Ludhiana has a population of 35 Lakh according to the Census 2011, with a density of 972 people per sq km across 3,599 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Ludhiana?
Ludhiana has a literacy rate of 73.2%, which is above the Punjab average of 67.4% and above the national average of 63.0%.
How does Ludhiana compare to Punjab?
Ludhiana has a sex ratio of 873 (below state average of 895) and a literacy rate of 73.2% (above state average of 67.4%).
What data sources are used for Ludhiana?
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.