Located in the southern part of Punjab, Malout is known for its agro-based industry. According to the Indian Census report published in 2001, Malout had a population of 70, 958. Males' account for 54% of the population and females comprises of 46% of the population. In Malout, 13% of the population is less than six years of age. The average literacy rate of Malout is 63%, which is higher than the national average literacy rate, which is 59.5%. Out of it, the male literacy rate is 68% and the female literacy rate is 57%. |