Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar
District in Punjab
Credit Growth (5-Year) in Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar: 43.0%, lowest of 22 districts in Punjab
MSME Density in Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar: 52.7 per 1,000 people, 15th of 23 districts in Punjab
Women Literacy in Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar: 88.1%, 3rd highest of 23 districts in Punjab
Health Insurance in Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar: 23.3%, 14th of 23 districts in Punjab
Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar is a district in Punjab with a population of 6.1 Lakh spread across 1,234 sq km. Its literacy rate of 79.8% is above the state average of 75.8% and above the national average of 72.9%. The district has a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males, above the state average of 895.
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| Indicator | District | State Avg | National Avg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 10+ Yr Schooling | 65.4% | 55.1% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 10.9% | 13.3% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 97.3% | 93.0% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 884.699 | 847.88 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | — | 1 | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size | 2.9 | 3.6 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) | 26.3% | 15.1% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | 40.3 | 31.9 | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | 17.4 | 12.5 | 9.4 | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking | 70 | 100.739 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar district?
Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar has a population of 6.1 Lakh according to the Census 2011, with a density of 496 people per sq km across 1,234 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar?
Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar has a literacy rate of 79.8%, which is above the Punjab average of 75.8% and above the national average of 72.9%.
How does Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar compare to Punjab?
Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar has a sex ratio of 954 (above state average of 895) and a literacy rate of 79.8% (above state average of 75.8%).
What data sources are used for Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar?
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.
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