Karpi Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Karpi Population 2026
2,59,121 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
2,63,867
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 • 18.6% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 930
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 18,540
Girls 17,242
Literacy Gap
19.6% Diff Male Literacy 62.7%
Female Literacy 43.1%
SC Population
39,491
20.5% of total
ST Population
245
0.1% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 35%
Main Workers 45,301
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 21,571
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 11.5%
Cultivators (Farmers) 22.9%
Agricultural Laborers 63.5%
Household Industries 2.1%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Karpi in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Karpi in 2026 is 2,58,693. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Karpi? ▼
The literacy rate of Karpi is 53.32% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Karpi? ▼
The sex ratio of Karpi is 924 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Karpi in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Karpi in 2027 is 2,63,867. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Karpi population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Karpi. The Census 2011 population was 1,92,213. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Karpi in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Karpi had a total population of 1,92,213. This comprised 99,915 males and 92,298 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Arwal District
#1 of 5
By population size
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Rank in Bihar
#223 of 505
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Karpi | Arwal Avg | Bihar Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 53.32% | 54.78% ↓ 1.5%
| 49.84% ↑ 3.5%
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| Sex Ratio | 924 | 930 ↓ 6 | 922 ↑ 2 |
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