Maler Kotla
District in Punjab
Maler Kotla is a district in Punjab with a population of 4.3 Lakh spread across 664 sq km. Its literacy rate of 64.6% is below the state average of 67.4% and above the national average of 63.0%. The district has a sex ratio of 896 females per 1,000 males, above the state average of 895. Some values for this district are area-proportional estimates based on parent district data.
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| Indicator | District | State Avg | National Avg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 10+ Yr Schooling ~ | 54.4% | 55.1% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use ~ | 12.7% | 13.3% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene ~ | 89.8% | 93.0% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 880.986 | 847.88 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | 1 | 1 | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size ~ | 3.5 | 3.6 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) ~ | 9.5% | 15.1% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household ~ | 23.8 | 31.9 | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases ~ | 10.4% | 12.5% | 9.4% | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking ~ | 14 | 100.739 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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~ Values marked with ~ are area-proportional estimates or inherited from a parent district.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Maler Kotla district?
Maler Kotla has a population of 4.3 Lakh according to the Census 2011, with a density of 647 people per sq km across 664 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Maler Kotla?
Maler Kotla has a literacy rate of 64.6%, which is below the Punjab average of 67.4% and above the national average of 63.0%.
How does Maler Kotla compare to Punjab?
Maler Kotla has a sex ratio of 896 (above state average of 895) and a literacy rate of 64.6% (below state average of 67.4%).
What data sources are used for Maler Kotla?
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.