Barnagar (Pt) Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Barnagar (Pt) Population 2026
3,16,292 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
3,21,554
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 • 14.4% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 952
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 17,289
Girls 16,452
Literacy Gap
8.4% Diff Male Literacy 65.1%
Female Literacy 56.7%
SC Population
17,283
7.4% of total
ST Population
3,988
1.7% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 38%
Main Workers 65,928
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 22,888
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 52.6%
Cultivators (Farmers) 22.3%
Agricultural Laborers 18.9%
Household Industries 6.2%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Barnagar (Pt) in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Barnagar (Pt) in 2026 is 3,15,249. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Barnagar (Pt)? ▼
The literacy rate of Barnagar (Pt) is 61.03% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Barnagar (Pt)? ▼
The sex ratio of Barnagar (Pt) is 953 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 Barnagar (Pt) in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Barnagar (Pt) in 2027 is 3,21,554. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Barnagar (Pt) population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Barnagar (Pt). The Census 2011 population was 2,34,235. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Barnagar (Pt) in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Barnagar (Pt) had a total population of 2,34,235. This comprised 1,19,926 males and 1,14,309 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Barpeta District
#3 of 9
By population size
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Rank in Assam
#46 of 180
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Barnagar (Pt) | Barpeta Avg | Assam Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 61.03% | 56.94% ↑ 4.1%
| 62.36% ↓ 1.3%
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| Sex Ratio | 953 | 960 ↓ 7 | 961 ↓ 8 |
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