Dhanwada Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Dhanwada Population 2026
84,560 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
86,001
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of 1.86% 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 • 13.7% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 928
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 4,558
Girls 4,230
Literacy Gap
15.7% Diff Male Literacy 50.7%
Female Literacy 35.0%
SC Population
10,713
16.7% of total
ST Population
5,089
7.9% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 53%
Main Workers 29,409
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 4,287
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 20.9%
Cultivators (Farmers) 26.2%
Agricultural Laborers 47.0%
Household Industries 5.8%
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 53,242 | 64,039 | +20.28% |
| Literacy Rate | 32.51% | 42.78% | +10.3% |
| Sex Ratio | 1001 | 1018 | +17 |
Decadal Growth Rate
20.28%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
1.86%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Dhanwada in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Dhanwada in 2026 is 84,431. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 1.86%.
What is the literacy rate of Dhanwada? ▼
The literacy rate of Dhanwada is 42.78% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Dhanwada? ▼
The sex ratio of Dhanwada is 1018 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 Dhanwada in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Dhanwada in 2027 is 86,001. This projection is based on the 1.86% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Dhanwada population changed since 2001? ▼
Dhanwada population grew from 53,242 in 2001 to 64,039 in 2011, a decadal growth of 20.28%. The annual compound growth rate was 1.86%.
What was the population of Dhanwada in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Dhanwada had a total population of 64,039. This comprised 31,734 males and 32,305 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Mahbubnagar District
#23 of 64
By population size
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Rank in Andhra Pradesh
#355 of 1068
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Dhanwada | Mahbubnagar Avg | Andhra Pradesh Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 42.78% | 46.26% ↓ 3.5%
| 55.37% ↓ 12.6%
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| Sex Ratio | 1018 | 977 ↑ 41 | 996 ↑ 22 |
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