Wakro Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Wakro Population 2026
12,034 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
12,255
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 • 18.3% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 930
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 846
Girls 787
Literacy Gap
12.8% Diff Male Literacy 55.4%
Female Literacy 42.6%
SC Population
0
0.0% of total
ST Population
4,077
45.7% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 45%
Main Workers 3,783
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 252
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 35.5%
Cultivators (Farmers) 41.7%
Agricultural Laborers 22.0%
Household Industries 0.8%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Wakro in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Wakro in 2026 is 12,015. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Wakro? ▼
The literacy rate of Wakro is 49.31% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Wakro? ▼
The sex ratio of Wakro is 913 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Wakro in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Wakro in 2027 is 12,255. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Wakro population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Wakro. The Census 2011 population was 8,927. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Wakro in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Wakro had a total population of 8,927. This comprised 4,666 males and 4,261 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Lohit District
#6 of 8
By population size
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Rank in Arunachal Pradesh
#32 of 134
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Wakro | Lohit Avg | Arunachal Pradesh Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 49.31% | 52.87% ↓ 3.6%
| 51.77% ↓ 2.5%
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| Sex Ratio | 913 | 918 ↓ 5 | 935 ↓ 22 |
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