Chandrapur Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Chandrapur Population 2026
66,540 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
67,647
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 • 13.9% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 1021
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 3,399
Girls 3,472
Literacy Gap
10.4% Diff Male Literacy 66.5%
Female Literacy 56.1%
SC Population
10,702
21.7% of total
ST Population
5,922
12.0% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 39%
Main Workers 14,858
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 4,411
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 67.4%
Cultivators (Farmers) 17.5%
Agricultural Laborers 13.4%
Household Industries 1.7%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Chandrapur in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Chandrapur in 2026 is 66,320. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Chandrapur? ▼
The literacy rate of Chandrapur is 61.41% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Chandrapur? ▼
The sex ratio of Chandrapur is 950 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 Chandrapur in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Chandrapur in 2027 is 67,647. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Chandrapur population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Chandrapur. The Census 2011 population was 49,277. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Chandrapur in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Chandrapur had a total population of 49,277. This comprised 25,268 males and 24,009 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Kamrup Metropolitan District
#5 of 6
By population size
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Rank in Assam
#152 of 180
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Chandrapur | Kamrup Metropolitan Avg | Assam Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 61.41% | 75.05% ↓ 13.6%
| 62.36% ↓ 1.0%
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| Sex Ratio | 950 | 947 ↑ 4 | 961 ↓ 11 |
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