According to 2001 census, the population of the district counts for 21,04,011 out of which 11,13,077 people are of male gender and 9,90,934 no. of people are of female gender.
Due to its alluvial soil, Gurdaspur gains revenue mostly from agro-based activities. Also, sand, gold and limestone are the common minerals found in the district.
Mahakaleswar temple, Barath Sahib, Pandori dham temple, Dera Baba Nanak, mosque Aqsa receives huge number of footfalls every year.
