Dhaka Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Dhaka Population 2026
4,70,628 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
4,81,962
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of 2.63% 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 • 20.6% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 937
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 33,779
Girls 31,638
Literacy Gap
15.3% Diff Male Literacy 51.5%
Female Literacy 36.2%
SC Population
30,305
9.5% of total
ST Population
297
0.1% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 31%
Main Workers 65,685
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 31,644
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 17.9%
Cultivators (Farmers) 19.4%
Agricultural Laborers 59.6%
Household Industries 3.1%
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,45,482 | 3,18,144 | +29.60% |
| Literacy Rate | 32% | 44.22% | +12.2% |
| Sex Ratio | 906 | 907 | +1 |
Decadal Growth Rate
29.60%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
2.63%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Dhaka in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Dhaka in 2026 is 4,69,611. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.63%.
What is the literacy rate of Dhaka? ▼
The literacy rate of Dhaka is 44.22% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Dhaka? ▼
The sex ratio of Dhaka is 907 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Dhaka in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Dhaka in 2027 is 4,81,962. This projection is based on the 2.63% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Dhaka population changed since 2001? ▼
Dhaka population grew from 2,45,482 in 2001 to 3,18,144 in 2011, a decadal growth of 29.60%. The annual compound growth rate was 2.63%.
What was the population of Dhaka in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Dhaka had a total population of 3,18,144. This comprised 1,66,842 males and 1,51,302 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Purba Champaran District
#2 of 27
By population size
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Rank in Bihar
#47 of 505
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Dhaka | Purba Champaran Avg | Bihar Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 44.22% | 44.27% ↓ 0.1%
| 49.84% ↓ 5.6%
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| Sex Ratio | 907 | 902 ↑ 5 | 922 ↓ 15 |
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