All Information About Sunam Subdistrict
Detailed information about Sunam Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Sunam is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Sangrur District of Punjab State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Sunam - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 272 |
| District | Sangrur |
| Census Code 2011 | 272 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 60 |
| Number of Villages | 47 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Sangrur (Code: 23) |
| Assembly Constituency | Sunam (Code: 272) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Sunam | Aman Arora ( 2022) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2027 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Sunam Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
334,641
M: 178,366
F: 156,275 |
| Rural |
237,005
M: 126,496
F: 110,509 |
| Urban |
97,636
M: 51,870
F: 45,766 |
Number of Households: 64,420
Population Distribution
Total: 334,641 (Male: 178,366, Female: 156,275)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 36,992 (Male: 20,323, Female: 16,669)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 98,302 (Male: 52,209, Female: 46,093)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 0 (Male: 0, Female: 0)
Literate Population
Total: 186,183 (Male: 106,375, Female: 79,808)
Illiterate Population
Total: 148,458 (Male: 71,991, Female: 76,467)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 113,983 (Male: 99,787, Female: 14,196)
Main Workers
Total: 101,193 (Male: 91,493, Female: 9,700)
Marginal Workers
Total: 12,790 (Male: 8,294, Female: 4,496)
Non-Workers
Total: 220,658 (Male: 78,579, Female: 142,079)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 35,574 (Male: 34,391, Female: 1,183)
- Agricultural Laborers: 18,323 (Male: 17,027, Female: 1,296)
- Household Industry Workers: 3,044 (Male: 2,381, Female: 663)
- Other Workers: 44,252 (Male: 37,694, Female: 6,558)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,606 (Male: 896, Female: 710)
- Agricultural Laborers: 4,390 (Male: 2,849, Female: 1,541)
- Household Industry Workers: 876 (Male: 490, Female: 386)
- Other Workers: 5,918 (Male: 4,059, Female: 1,859)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Sunam Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
334,641
M: 178,366
F: 156,275 |
| Rural |
237,005
M: 126,496
F: 110,509 |
| Urban |
97,636
M: 51,870
F: 45,766 |
Number of Households: 64,420
Population Distribution
Total: 334,641 (Male: 178,366, Female: 156,275)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 36,992 (Male: 20,323, Female: 16,669)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 98,302 (Male: 52,209, Female: 46,093)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 0 (Male: 0, Female: 0)
Literate Population
Total: 186,183 (Male: 106,375, Female: 79,808)
Illiterate Population
Total: 148,458 (Male: 71,991, Female: 76,467)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 113,983 (Male: 99,787, Female: 14,196)
Main Workers
Total: 101,193 (Male: 91,493, Female: 9,700)
Marginal Workers
Total: 12,790 (Male: 8,294, Female: 4,496)
Non-Workers
Total: 220,658 (Male: 78,579, Female: 142,079)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 35,574 (Male: 34,391, Female: 1,183)
- Agricultural Laborers: 18,323 (Male: 17,027, Female: 1,296)
- Household Industry Workers: 3,044 (Male: 2,381, Female: 663)
- Other Workers: 44,252 (Male: 37,694, Female: 6,558)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 1,606 (Male: 896, Female: 710)
- Agricultural Laborers: 4,390 (Male: 2,849, Female: 1,541)
- Household Industry Workers: 876 (Male: 490, Female: 386)
- Other Workers: 5,918 (Male: 4,059, Female: 1,859)
Grampanchayat List of Sunam Tehsil/Taluka
Sunam Tehsil comprises 60 Gram Panchayats and 47 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Sunam. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sunam
Sunam is located in the Sangrur District of Punjab State, India.
Sunam Tehsil has 47 villages.
Sunam has a total of 60 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Sunam is 334,641.
In Sunam, there are 178,366 males and 156,275 females.
There are 36,992 children in Sunam, comprising 20,323 males and 16,669 females.
In Sunam, the literate population is 186,183 (106,375 males and 79,808 females). The illiterate population is 148,458 (71,991 males and 76,467 females).