Goraul Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Goraul Population 2026
2,66,981 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
2,73,679
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of 2.74% 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 • 17.0% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 897
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 15,894
Girls 14,264
Literacy Gap
16.5% Diff Male Literacy 63.7%
Female Literacy 47.2%
SC Population
37,132
20.9% of total
ST Population
117
0.1% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 30%
Main Workers 41,011
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 13,147
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 21.1%
Cultivators (Farmers) 30.7%
Agricultural Laborers 46.3%
Household Industries 1.9%
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,35,502 | 1,77,586 | +31.06% |
| Literacy Rate | 40.86% | 55.87% | +15.0% |
| Sex Ratio | 945 | 907 | -38 |
Decadal Growth Rate
31.06%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
2.74%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Goraul in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Goraul in 2026 is 2,66,380. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.74%.
What is the literacy rate of Goraul? ▼
The literacy rate of Goraul is 55.87% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Goraul? ▼
The sex ratio of Goraul is 907 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Goraul in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Goraul in 2027 is 2,73,679. This projection is based on the 2.74% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Goraul population changed since 2001? ▼
Goraul population grew from 1,35,502 in 2001 to 1,77,586 in 2011, a decadal growth of 31.06%. The annual compound growth rate was 2.74%.
What was the population of Goraul in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Goraul had a total population of 1,77,586. This comprised 93,127 males and 84,459 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Vaishali District
#11 of 16
By population size
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Rank in Bihar
#251 of 505
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Goraul | Vaishali Avg | Bihar Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 55.87% | 54.89% ↑ 1.0%
| 49.84% ↑ 6.0%
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| Sex Ratio | 907 | 897 ↑ 10 | 922 ↓ 15 |
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