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.