Tarn Taran
District in Punjab
Tarn Taran is a district in Punjab with a population of 11.2 Lakh spread across 2,361 sq km. Its literacy rate of 59.5% is below the state average of 67.4% and below the national average of 63.0%. The district has a sex ratio of 900 females per 1,000 males, above 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 | 40.4% | 55.1% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 6.8% | 13.3% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 92.0% | 93.0% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 820.368 | 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 (%) | 9.7% | 15.1% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | 28.2 | 31.9 | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | 6.3% | 12.5% | 9.4% | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking | 41 | 100.739 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Tarn Taran district?
Tarn Taran has a population of 11.2 Lakh according to the Census 2011, with a density of 474 people per sq km across 2,361 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Tarn Taran?
Tarn Taran has a literacy rate of 59.5%, which is below the Punjab average of 67.4% and below the national average of 63.0%.
How does Tarn Taran compare to Punjab?
Tarn Taran has a sex ratio of 900 (above state average of 895) and a literacy rate of 59.5% (below state average of 67.4%).
What data sources are used for Tarn Taran?
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.