Lekang (Mahadevpur) Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Lekang (Mahadevpur) Population 2026
38,042 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
38,739
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 • 16.6% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 1003
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 2,342
Girls 2,348
Literacy Gap
14.5% Diff Male Literacy 67.5%
Female Literacy 53.0%
SC Population
0
0.0% of total
ST Population
9,774
34.6% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 43%
Main Workers 8,955
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 3,215
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 12.2%
Cultivators (Farmers) 77.0%
Agricultural Laborers 9.7%
Household Industries 1.1%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Lekang (Mahadevpur) in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Lekang (Mahadevpur) in 2026 is 37,979. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Lekang (Mahadevpur)? ▼
The literacy rate of Lekang (Mahadevpur) is 60.37% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Lekang (Mahadevpur)? ▼
The sex ratio of Lekang (Mahadevpur) is 978 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 Lekang (Mahadevpur) in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Lekang (Mahadevpur) in 2027 is 38,739. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Lekang (Mahadevpur) population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Lekang (Mahadevpur). The Census 2011 population was 28,219. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Lekang (Mahadevpur) in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Lekang (Mahadevpur) had a total population of 28,219. This comprised 14,264 males and 13,955 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Lohit District
#2 of 8
By population size
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Rank in Arunachal Pradesh
#7 of 134
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Lekang (Mahadevpur) | Lohit Avg | Arunachal Pradesh Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 60.37% | 52.87% ↑ 7.5%
| 51.77% ↑ 8.6%
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| Sex Ratio | 978 | 918 ↑ 60 | 935 ↑ 43 |
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