All Information About Zira Subdistrict
Detailed information about Zira Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Zira is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Ferozepur District of Punjab State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Zira - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 234 |
| District | Ferozepur |
| Census Code 2011 | 234 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 233 |
| Number of Villages | 217 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Firozpur (Code: 16) |
| Assembly Constituency | Firozpur Rural (Code: 205) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Firozpur Rural | Rajneesh Kumar Dahiya ( 2022) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2027 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Zira Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
258,438
M: 134,958
F: 123,480 |
| Rural |
190,099
M: 99,182
F: 90,917 |
| Urban |
68,339
M: 35,776
F: 32,563 |
Number of Households: 48,132
Population Distribution
Total: 258,438 (Male: 134,958, Female: 123,480)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 31,244 (Male: 16,858, Female: 14,386)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 92,900 (Male: 48,307, Female: 44,593)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 0 (Male: 0, Female: 0)
Literate Population
Total: 152,693 (Male: 85,208, Female: 67,485)
Illiterate Population
Total: 105,745 (Male: 49,750, Female: 55,995)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 95,600 (Male: 75,792, Female: 19,808)
Main Workers
Total: 77,413 (Male: 68,196, Female: 9,217)
Marginal Workers
Total: 18,187 (Male: 7,596, Female: 10,591)
Non-Workers
Total: 162,838 (Male: 59,166, Female: 103,672)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 29,312 (Male: 27,935, Female: 1,377)
- Agricultural Laborers: 17,032 (Male: 15,033, Female: 1,999)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,032 (Male: 1,036, Female: 996)
- Other Workers: 29,037 (Male: 24,192, Female: 4,845)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 3,941 (Male: 1,230, Female: 2,711)
- Agricultural Laborers: 7,760 (Male: 3,206, Female: 4,554)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,146 (Male: 282, Female: 864)
- Other Workers: 5,340 (Male: 2,878, Female: 2,462)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Zira Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
258,438
M: 134,958
F: 123,480 |
| Rural |
190,099
M: 99,182
F: 90,917 |
| Urban |
68,339
M: 35,776
F: 32,563 |
Number of Households: 48,132
Population Distribution
Total: 258,438 (Male: 134,958, Female: 123,480)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 31,244 (Male: 16,858, Female: 14,386)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 92,900 (Male: 48,307, Female: 44,593)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 0 (Male: 0, Female: 0)
Literate Population
Total: 152,693 (Male: 85,208, Female: 67,485)
Illiterate Population
Total: 105,745 (Male: 49,750, Female: 55,995)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 95,600 (Male: 75,792, Female: 19,808)
Main Workers
Total: 77,413 (Male: 68,196, Female: 9,217)
Marginal Workers
Total: 18,187 (Male: 7,596, Female: 10,591)
Non-Workers
Total: 162,838 (Male: 59,166, Female: 103,672)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 29,312 (Male: 27,935, Female: 1,377)
- Agricultural Laborers: 17,032 (Male: 15,033, Female: 1,999)
- Household Industry Workers: 2,032 (Male: 1,036, Female: 996)
- Other Workers: 29,037 (Male: 24,192, Female: 4,845)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 3,941 (Male: 1,230, Female: 2,711)
- Agricultural Laborers: 7,760 (Male: 3,206, Female: 4,554)
- Household Industry Workers: 1,146 (Male: 282, Female: 864)
- Other Workers: 5,340 (Male: 2,878, Female: 2,462)
Grampanchayat List of Zira Tehsil/Taluka
Zira Tehsil comprises 233 Gram Panchayats and 217 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Zira. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Zira
Zira is located in the Ferozepur District of Punjab State, India.
Zira Tehsil has 217 villages.
Zira has a total of 233 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Zira is 258,438.
In Zira, there are 134,958 males and 123,480 females.
There are 31,244 children in Zira, comprising 16,858 males and 14,386 females.
In Zira, the literate population is 152,693 (85,208 males and 67,485 females). The illiterate population is 105,745 (49,750 males and 55,995 females).