Chanan* Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Chanan* Population 2026
1,44,440 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
1,47,086
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 • 20.0% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 954
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 10,986
Girls 10,481
Literacy Gap
20.3% Diff Male Literacy 54.1%
Female Literacy 33.8%
SC Population
18,608
17.4% of total
ST Population
1,709
1.6% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 33%
Main Workers 19,191
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 15,798
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 12.3%
Cultivators (Farmers) 29.7%
Agricultural Laborers 55.7%
Household Industries 2.3%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Chanan* in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Chanan* in 2026 is 1,44,202. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Chanan*? ▼
The literacy rate of Chanan* is 44.35% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Chanan*? ▼
The sex ratio of Chanan* is 918 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Chanan* in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Chanan* in 2027 is 1,47,086. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Chanan* population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Chanan*. The Census 2011 population was 1,07,144. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Chanan* in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Chanan* had a total population of 1,07,144. This comprised 55,859 males and 51,285 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Lakhisarai District
#5 of 7
By population size
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Rank in Bihar
#419 of 505
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Chanan* | Lakhisarai Avg | Bihar Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 44.35% | 50.26% ↓ 5.9%
| 49.84% ↓ 5.5%
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| Sex Ratio | 918 | 905 ↑ 13 | 922 ↓ 4 |
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