Port Blair Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Port Blair Population 2026
2,23,821 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
2,27,545
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using a default urban growth rate of 2% per annum (Census 2001 data not available for this location). The formula used is P × (1 + r/100)^(Y - 2011), where P is the 2011 population and r is the growth rate.
Census 2011 Data
Officialper 1000 Males
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Child (0-6) Stats
Future Generation • 10.1% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 968
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 8,492
Girls 8,219
Literacy Gap
6.9% Diff Male Literacy 84.3%
Female Literacy 77.4%
SC Population
0
0.0% of total
ST Population
2,104
1.3% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 42%
Main Workers 63,103
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 5,889
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 93.3%
Cultivators (Farmers) 4.4%
Agricultural Laborers 1.4%
Household Industries 0.9%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Port Blair in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Port Blair in 2026 is 2,23,083. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Port Blair? ▼
The literacy rate of Port Blair is 81.12% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Port Blair? ▼
The sex ratio of Port Blair is 854 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Port Blair in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Port Blair in 2027 is 2,27,545. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Port Blair population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Port Blair. The Census 2011 population was 1,65,754. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Port Blair in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Port Blair had a total population of 1,65,754. This comprised 89,411 males and 76,343 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in South Andaman District
#1 of 3
By population size
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Rank in Andaman Nicobar Islands
#1 of 9
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Port Blair | South Andaman Avg | Andaman Nicobar Islands Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 81.12% | 77.75% ↑ 3.4%
| 73.66% ↑ 7.5%
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| Sex Ratio | 854 | 887 ↓ 33 | 858 ↓ 4 |