Nokha Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Nokha Population 2026
2,25,170 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
2,28,779
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of 1.75% 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 • 17.7% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 938
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 15,794
Girls 14,807
Literacy Gap
17.6% Diff Male Literacy 68.4%
Female Literacy 50.8%
SC Population
31,787
18.3% of total
ST Population
174
0.1% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 31%
Main Workers 33,637
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 20,602
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 27.7%
Cultivators (Farmers) 22.0%
Agricultural Laborers 45.9%
Household Industries 4.4%
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,45,762 | 1,73,327 | +18.91% |
| Literacy Rate | 47.19% | 60.03% | +12.8% |
| Sex Ratio | 916 | 914 | -2 |
Decadal Growth Rate
18.91%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
1.75%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Nokha in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Nokha in 2026 is 2,24,845. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 1.75%.
What is the literacy rate of Nokha? ▼
The literacy rate of Nokha is 60.03% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Nokha? ▼
The sex ratio of Nokha is 914 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Nokha in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Nokha in 2027 is 2,28,779. This projection is based on the 1.75% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Nokha population changed since 2001? ▼
Nokha population grew from 1,45,762 in 2001 to 1,73,327 in 2011, a decadal growth of 18.91%. The annual compound growth rate was 1.75%.
What was the population of Nokha in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Nokha had a total population of 1,73,327. This comprised 90,573 males and 82,754 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Rohtas District
#7 of 19
By population size
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Rank in Bihar
#263 of 505
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Nokha | Rohtas Avg | Bihar Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 60.03% | 60.12% ↓ 0.1%
| 49.84% ↑ 10.2%
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| Sex Ratio | 914 | 919 ↓ 5 | 922 ↓ 8 |
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