Islampur Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Islampur Population 2026
3,09,527 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
3,14,970
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of 1.92% 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 • 18.2% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 925
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 21,953
Girls 20,308
Literacy Gap
18.3% Diff Male Literacy 62.8%
Female Literacy 44.5%
SC Population
40,953
17.6% of total
ST Population
75
0.0% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 38%
Main Workers 65,548
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 23,760
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 24.2%
Cultivators (Farmers) 22.3%
Agricultural Laborers 46.0%
Household Industries 7.4%
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,92,113 | 2,32,337 | +20.94% |
| Literacy Rate | 42.57% | 54.04% | +11.5% |
| Sex Ratio | 911 | 921 | +10 |
Decadal Growth Rate
20.94%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
1.92%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Islampur in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Islampur in 2026 is 3,09,036. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 1.92%.
What is the literacy rate of Islampur? ▼
The literacy rate of Islampur is 54.04% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Islampur? ▼
The sex ratio of Islampur is 921 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Islampur in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Islampur in 2027 is 3,14,970. This projection is based on the 1.92% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Islampur population changed since 2001? ▼
Islampur population grew from 1,92,113 in 2001 to 2,32,337 in 2011, a decadal growth of 20.94%. The annual compound growth rate was 1.92%.
What was the population of Islampur in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Islampur had a total population of 2,32,337. This comprised 1,20,934 males and 1,11,403 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Nalanda District
#2 of 20
By population size
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Rank in Bihar
#135 of 505
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Islampur | Nalanda Avg | Bihar Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 54.04% | 51.58% ↑ 2.5%
| 49.84% ↑ 4.2%
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| Sex Ratio | 921 | 924 ↓ 3 | 922 ↓ 1 |
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