Falka Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Falka Population 2026
2,25,911 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
2,31,083
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of 2.50% 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 • 21.4% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 976
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 16,880
Girls 16,473
Literacy Gap
13.4% Diff Male Literacy 43.4%
Female Literacy 30.0%
SC Population
17,751
11.4% of total
ST Population
11,525
7.4% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 39%
Main Workers 43,529
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 17,415
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 7.0%
Cultivators (Farmers) 18.3%
Agricultural Laborers 73.1%
Household Industries 1.6%
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,21,588 | 1,55,663 | +28.02% |
| Literacy Rate | 26.4% | 36.95% | +10.6% |
| Sex Ratio | 927 | 930 | +3 |
Decadal Growth Rate
28.02%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
2.50%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Falka in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Falka in 2026 is 2,25,446. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.50%.
What is the literacy rate of Falka? ▼
The literacy rate of Falka is 36.95% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Falka? ▼
The sex ratio of Falka is 930 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Falka in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Falka in 2027 is 2,31,083. This projection is based on the 2.50% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Falka population changed since 2001? ▼
Falka population grew from 1,21,588 in 2001 to 1,55,663 in 2011, a decadal growth of 28.02%. The annual compound growth rate was 2.50%.
What was the population of Falka in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Falka had a total population of 1,55,663. This comprised 80,642 males and 75,021 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Katihar District
#10 of 16
By population size
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Rank in Bihar
#305 of 505
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Falka | Katihar Avg | Bihar Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 36.95% | 42.02% ↓ 5.1%
| 49.84% ↓ 12.9%
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| Sex Ratio | 930 | 920 ↑ 10 | 922 ↑ 8 |
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