Rajaun Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Rajaun Population 2026
2,65,205 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
2,69,990
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of 1.97% derived from Census 2001-2011 data. 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 948
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 18,904
Girls 17,919
Literacy Gap
14.9% Diff Male Literacy 57.8%
Female Literacy 42.9%
SC Population
36,649
18.5% of total
ST Population
55
0.0% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 38%
Main Workers 28,226
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 46,697
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 9.9%
Cultivators (Farmers) 19.6%
Agricultural Laborers 67.8%
Household Industries 2.7%
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,62,553 | 1,97,601 | +21.56% |
| Literacy Rate | 37.01% | 50.72% | +13.7% |
| Sex Ratio | 900 | 907 | +7 |
Decadal Growth Rate
21.56%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
1.97%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Rajaun in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Rajaun in 2026 is 2,64,774. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 1.97%.
What is the literacy rate of Rajaun? ▼
The literacy rate of Rajaun is 50.72% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Rajaun? ▼
The sex ratio of Rajaun is 907 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Rajaun in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Rajaun in 2027 is 2,69,990. This projection is based on the 1.97% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Rajaun population changed since 2001? ▼
Rajaun population grew from 1,62,553 in 2001 to 1,97,601 in 2011, a decadal growth of 21.56%. The annual compound growth rate was 1.97%.
What was the population of Rajaun in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Rajaun had a total population of 1,97,601. This comprised 1,03,596 males and 94,005 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Banka District
#4 of 11
By population size
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Rank in Bihar
#209 of 505
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Rajaun | Banka Avg | Bihar Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 50.72% | 47.25% ↑ 3.5%
| 49.84% ↑ 0.9%
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| Sex Ratio | 907 | 906 ↑ 1 | 922 ↓ 15 |
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