Hoshiarpur - Demographics

Demographics

As per provisional data of 2011 census Hoshiarpur had a population of 168,443, out of which males were 88,290 and females were 80,153. The literacy rate was 89.11 per cent.

See also: List of cities in Punjab and Chandigarh

As of 2001 India census, Hoshiarpur had a population of 148,243. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Hoshiarpur has an average literacy rate of 85.40%, compared to 81.00% of 2001, is the most literate district of Punjab. Male literacy is 89.90%, and female literacy is 80.80%. In Hoshiarpur, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

• Females per 1,000 males: 962
• Density of population ( per km².): 466
• Percentage increase in population (2001–2011): 6.85%

The Scheduled Caste population in this district is 34.3%