Nirmal Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Nirmal Population 2026
1,72,389 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
1,74,616
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of 1.41% derived from Census 2001-2011 data. 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 • 11.4% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 960
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 8,128
Girls 7,800
Literacy Gap
16.1% Diff Male Literacy 68.1%
Female Literacy 52.0%
SC Population
14,600
10.5% of total
ST Population
5,103
3.7% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 47%
Main Workers 58,914
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 6,814
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 51.7%
Cultivators (Farmers) 13.2%
Agricultural Laborers 14.7%
Household Industries 20.4%
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,21,353 | 1,39,570 | +15.01% |
| Literacy Rate | 52.27% | 59.9% | +7.6% |
| Sex Ratio | 1018 | 1044 | +26 |
Decadal Growth Rate
15.01%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
1.41%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Nirmal in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Nirmal in 2026 is 1,72,188. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 1.41%.
What is the literacy rate of Nirmal? ▼
The literacy rate of Nirmal is 59.9% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Nirmal? ▼
The sex ratio of Nirmal is 1044 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Nirmal in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Nirmal in 2027 is 1,74,616. This projection is based on the 1.41% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Nirmal population changed since 2001? ▼
Nirmal population grew from 1,21,353 in 2001 to 1,39,570 in 2011, a decadal growth of 15.01%. The annual compound growth rate was 1.41%.
What was the population of Nirmal in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Nirmal had a total population of 1,39,570. This comprised 68,274 males and 71,296 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Adilabad District
#3 of 52
By population size
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Rank in Andhra Pradesh
#85 of 1068
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Nirmal | Adilabad Avg | Andhra Pradesh Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 59.9% | 50.93% ↑ 9.0%
| 55.37% ↑ 4.5%
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| Sex Ratio | 1044 | 1008 ↑ 37 | 996 ↑ 48 |
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