Demographics
As per the 2001 India census, Zirakpur had a population of 25,006. Males constitute 57% of the population and females 43%. Zirakpur has an average literacy rate of 63%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 69%, and female literacy is 56%. In Zirakpur, 15% of the population is under 6 years of age. As of year 2010, the estimated population of Zirakpur is 1.5 lakhs (150,000); the exact number will be revealed once the official counting survey conducted by government of India gives out exact figures. Majority of the population is either Hindu or Sikh. Members of other religions are also present.
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