All Information About Amritsar -I Subdistrict
Detailed information about Amritsar -I Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Amritsar -I is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Amritsar District of Punjab State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Amritsar -I - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 256 |
| District | Amritsar |
| Census Code 2011 | 256 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 68 |
| Number of Villages | 51 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Amritsar (Code: 11) |
| Assembly Constituency | Amritsar central (Code: 157) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Amritsar central | Ajay Gupta ( 2022) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2027 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Amritsar -I Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
312,240
M: 164,792
F: 147,448 |
| Rural |
254,532
M: 133,311
F: 121,221 |
| Urban |
57,708
M: 31,481
F: 26,227 |
Number of Households: 58,952
Population Distribution
Total: 312,240 (Male: 164,792, Female: 147,448)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 36,480 (Male: 20,090, Female: 16,390)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 129,537 (Male: 68,099, Female: 61,438)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 0 (Male: 0, Female: 0)
Literate Population
Total: 200,375 (Male: 111,867, Female: 88,508)
Illiterate Population
Total: 111,865 (Male: 52,925, Female: 58,940)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 111,171 (Male: 90,010, Female: 21,161)
Main Workers
Total: 93,039 (Male: 80,323, Female: 12,716)
Marginal Workers
Total: 18,132 (Male: 9,687, Female: 8,445)
Non-Workers
Total: 201,069 (Male: 74,782, Female: 126,287)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 21,112 (Male: 19,746, Female: 1,366)
- Agricultural Laborers: 18,040 (Male: 15,200, Female: 2,840)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,946 (Male: 2,056, Female: 890)
- Other Workers: 50,941 (Male: 43,321, Female: 7,620)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,193 (Male: 641, Female: 552)
- Agricultural Laborers: 8,214 (Male: 3,704, Female: 4,510)
- Household Industry Workers: 663 (Male: 292, Female: 371)
- Other Workers: 8,062 (Male: 5,050, Female: 3,012)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Amritsar -I Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
312,240
M: 164,792
F: 147,448 |
| Rural |
254,532
M: 133,311
F: 121,221 |
| Urban |
57,708
M: 31,481
F: 26,227 |
Number of Households: 58,952
Population Distribution
Total: 312,240 (Male: 164,792, Female: 147,448)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 36,480 (Male: 20,090, Female: 16,390)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 129,537 (Male: 68,099, Female: 61,438)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 0 (Male: 0, Female: 0)
Literate Population
Total: 200,375 (Male: 111,867, Female: 88,508)
Illiterate Population
Total: 111,865 (Male: 52,925, Female: 58,940)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 111,171 (Male: 90,010, Female: 21,161)
Main Workers
Total: 93,039 (Male: 80,323, Female: 12,716)
Marginal Workers
Total: 18,132 (Male: 9,687, Female: 8,445)
Non-Workers
Total: 201,069 (Male: 74,782, Female: 126,287)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 21,112 (Male: 19,746, Female: 1,366)
- Agricultural Laborers: 18,040 (Male: 15,200, Female: 2,840)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,946 (Male: 2,056, Female: 890)
- Other Workers: 50,941 (Male: 43,321, Female: 7,620)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,193 (Male: 641, Female: 552)
- Agricultural Laborers: 8,214 (Male: 3,704, Female: 4,510)
- Household Industry Workers: 663 (Male: 292, Female: 371)
- Other Workers: 8,062 (Male: 5,050, Female: 3,012)
Grampanchayat List of Amritsar -I Tehsil/Taluka
Amritsar -I Tehsil comprises 68 Gram Panchayats and 51 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Amritsar -I. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Amritsar -I
Amritsar -I is located in the Amritsar District of Punjab State, India.
Amritsar -I Tehsil has 51 villages.
Amritsar -I has a total of 68 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Amritsar -I is 312,240.
In Amritsar -I, there are 164,792 males and 147,448 females.
There are 36,480 children in Amritsar -I, comprising 20,090 males and 16,390 females.
In Amritsar -I, the literate population is 200,375 (111,867 males and 88,508 females). The illiterate population is 111,865 (52,925 males and 58,940 females).