Baramkela Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Baramkela Population 2026
2,04,100 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
2,07,838
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 • 10.8% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 938
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 8,474
Girls 7,952
Literacy Gap
16.2% Diff Male Literacy 74.9%
Female Literacy 58.7%
SC Population
24,739
16.3% of total
ST Population
30,455
20.1% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 49%
Main Workers 54,379
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 19,330
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 10.8%
Cultivators (Farmers) 30.5%
Agricultural Laborers 57.7%
Household Industries 1.0%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Baramkela in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Baramkela in 2026 is 2,03,763. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Baramkela? ▼
The literacy rate of Baramkela is 66.85% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Baramkela? ▼
The sex ratio of Baramkela is 990 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 Baramkela in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Baramkela in 2027 is 2,07,838. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Baramkela population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Baramkela. The Census 2011 population was 1,51,399. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Baramkela in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Baramkela had a total population of 1,51,399. This comprised 76,082 males and 75,317 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Raigarh District
#4 of 9
By population size
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Rank in Chhattisgarh
#65 of 132
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Baramkela | Raigarh Avg | Chhattisgarh Avg |
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| Literacy Rate | 66.85% | 62.93% ↑ 3.9%
| 56.73% ↑ 10.1%
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| Sex Ratio | 990 | 996 ↓ 6 | 999 ↓ 9 |
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