Dhuri | |
|---|---|
City | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Punjab |
| District | Sangrur |
| Elevation | 236 m (774 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Urban | 55,225 [1] |
| • Rural | 3,529 [2] |
| Language | |
| • Official | Punjabi [3] |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 148024 |
| Telephone code | 01675 |
| Vehicle registration | PB 59 |
| Sex ratio | 54% M, 46% F ♂/♀ |
| Website | www.dhuri.city |
Dhuri is a city in Sangrur District in the state of Punjab, India. The neighbouring towns of Dhuri are Sangrur, Malerkotla, Nabha, and Barnala.
As of 2011 Indian Census, Dhuri city had a total population of 55,225 of which 29,231 were males and 25,994 were females. Population within the age group of 0 to 6 years was 6,169. The total number of literates in Dhuri was 40,067, which constituted 72.6% of the population with male literacy of 76.4% and female literacy of 68.2%. The effective literacy rate of 7+ population of Dhuri was 81.7%, of which male literacy rate was 86.4% and female literacy rate was 76.4%. The Scheduled Castes population was 14,207. Dhuri had 30460 households in 11077. [1]
Dhuri rural had a total population of 3,529, of which 1,875 were males and 1,654 were females. Population within the age group of 0 to 6 years was 355. The total number of literates in Dhuri was 2,331. [2]
The table below shows the population of different religious groups in Dhuri city, as of 2011 census.
| Religion | Total | Female | Male |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 34,820 | 16,370 | 18,450 |
| Sikh | 19,006 | 8,990 | 10,016 |
| Muslim | 932 | 408 | 524 |
| Jain | 309 | 145 | 164 |
| Christian | 67 | 39 | 28 |
| Buddhist | 17 | 7 | 10 |
| Other religions | 20 | 8 | 12 |
| Not stated | 54 | 27 | 27 |
| Total | 55,225 | 25,994 | 29,231 |
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