Naharlagun Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Naharlagun Population 2026
66,199 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
67,412
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 • 13.6% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 995
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 3,336
Girls 3,319
Literacy Gap
9.5% Diff Male Literacy 76.6%
Female Literacy 67.1%
SC Population
0
0.0% of total
ST Population
29,157
59.4% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 35%
Main Workers 13,662
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 3,308
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 90.6%
Cultivators (Farmers) 4.5%
Agricultural Laborers 2.0%
Household Industries 2.9%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Naharlagun in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Naharlagun in 2026 is 66,090. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Naharlagun? ▼
The literacy rate of Naharlagun is 71.85% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Naharlagun? ▼
The sex ratio of Naharlagun is 997 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 Naharlagun in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Naharlagun in 2027 is 67,412. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Naharlagun population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Naharlagun. The Census 2011 population was 49,106. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Naharlagun in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Naharlagun had a total population of 49,106. This comprised 24,587 males and 24,519 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Papum Pare District
#2 of 15
By population size
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Rank in Arunachal Pradesh
#2 of 134
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Naharlagun | Papum Pare Avg | Arunachal Pradesh Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 71.85% | 61.48% ↑ 10.4%
| 51.77% ↑ 20.1%
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| Sex Ratio | 997 | 1011 ↓ 14 | 935 ↑ 62 |