Bagbahra Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Bagbahra Population 2026
2,60,666 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
2,65,440
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 • 14.1% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 989
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 13,741
Girls 13,589
Literacy Gap
20.5% Diff Male Literacy 67.9%
Female Literacy 47.4%
SC Population
22,705
11.7% of total
ST Population
60,026
31.0% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 50%
Main Workers 63,045
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 32,831
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 13.7%
Cultivators (Farmers) 26.4%
Agricultural Laborers 59.0%
Household Industries 1.0%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Bagbahra in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Bagbahra in 2026 is 2,60,236. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Bagbahra? ▼
The literacy rate of Bagbahra is 57.5% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Bagbahra? ▼
The sex ratio of Bagbahra is 1027 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Bagbahra in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Bagbahra in 2027 is 2,65,440. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Bagbahra population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Bagbahra. The Census 2011 population was 1,93,359. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Bagbahra in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Bagbahra had a total population of 1,93,359. This comprised 95,401 males and 97,958 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Mahasamund District
#4 of 5
By population size
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Rank in Chhattisgarh
#44 of 132
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Bagbahra | Mahasamund Avg | Chhattisgarh Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 57.5% | 61.66% ↓ 4.2%
| 56.73% ↑ 0.8%
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| Sex Ratio | 1027 | 1018 ↑ 9 | 999 ↑ 28 |
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