Hoshiarpur
Hoshiarpur is a district and city located in Punjab State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Hoshiarpur district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Tehsil or sub-districts.
Hoshiarpur District overview
Hoshiarpur is Town in Punjab serves as administrative headquarter of Hoshiarpur district. Total area of Hoshiarpur District is 3,386 km² including 3,244 km² rural area and 142 km² urban area. There are 4 Tehsils part of Hoshiarpur District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Hoshiarpur District, Hoshiarpur has 1416 villages.
Hoshiarpur is the largest tehsil in Hoshiarpur district by area covering 1118.99 km2 and Mukerian is the smallest tehsil in Hoshiarpur district by area covering 628.973 km2. Hoshiarpur is the largest tehsil by population while Garhshankar is the smallest tehsil by population in Hoshiarpur district.
Population of Hoshiarpur District
As of the 2011 census, Hoshiarpur district has a population of approximately 1,586,625 peoples which is divided into urban population of 334,969 and rular population of 1,251,656. The population density in Hoshiarpur region is about 469.0 persons per square kilometer.
# | Male | Female | Total |
---|---|---|---|
Total | 809,057 | 777,568 | 1,586,625 |
Rural | 634,470 | 617,186 | 1,251,656 |
Urban | 174,587 | 160,382 | 334,969 |
Households of Hoshiarpur District
There are about 336,994 houses in the district, including 72,163 urban houses and 264,831 rural houses. The average household size is about 4.71 people
Type | Households |
---|---|
Total | 336,994 |
Rural | 264,831 |
Urban | 72,163 |
List Of Tehsil in Hoshiarpur District
Hoshiarpur district is divided into several Tehsils or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 4 tehsils in Hoshiarpur district. Each tehsil is headed by a Tehsildar, who is responsible for revenue administration and law and order. The following is a list of Tehsil in Hoshiarpur:
Tehsil | Area(km²) | Population |
---|---|---|
Dasua | 842.4 | 360,505 |
Garhshankar | 795.7 | 330,711 |
Hoshiarpur | 1,119.0 | 560,346 |
Mukerian | 629.0 | 335,063 |
Frequently Asked Question About Hoshiarpur District
How many villages are there in Hoshiarpur district ?
There are 1416 villages in the Hoshiarpur district.
What is the population of Hoshiarpur district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Hoshiarpur district is 1,586,625
How many town or city are there in Hoshiarpur district ?
There are 13 town or city in the Hoshiarpur district.
How many Tehsil in Hoshiarpur district ?
There are 4 Tehsil in Hoshiarpur district.
Which is the largest Tehsil in Hoshiarpur district
Hoshiarpur is the largest Tehsil in Hoshiarpur district.
Which is the smallest Tehsil in Hoshiarpur district ?
Mukerian is the smallest Tehsil in Hoshiarpur district.
Which is the most populated Tehsil in Hoshiarpur district ?
Hoshiarpur is the most populated Tehsil in Hoshiarpur district.
Which is the least populated Tehsil in Hoshiarpur district ?
Garhshankar is the most least populated Tehsil in Hoshiarpur district.