Premnagar Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Premnagar Population 2026
87,352 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
88,952
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 • 16.9% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 960
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 5,590
Girls 5,366
Literacy Gap
15.6% Diff Male Literacy 55.2%
Female Literacy 39.6%
SC Population
2,495
3.9% of total
ST Population
38,976
60.2% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 55%
Main Workers 21,395
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 14,060
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 5.5%
Cultivators (Farmers) 66.6%
Agricultural Laborers 27.1%
Household Industries 0.8%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Premnagar in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Premnagar in 2026 is 87,208. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Premnagar? ▼
The literacy rate of Premnagar is 47.44% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Premnagar? ▼
The sex ratio of Premnagar is 989 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 Premnagar in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Premnagar in 2027 is 88,952. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Premnagar population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Premnagar. The Census 2011 population was 64,797. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Premnagar in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Premnagar had a total population of 64,797. This comprised 32,579 males and 32,218 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Surguja District
#19 of 19
By population size
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Rank in Chhattisgarh
#124 of 132
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Premnagar | Surguja Avg | Chhattisgarh Avg |
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| Literacy Rate | 47.44% | 48.87% ↓ 1.4%
| 56.73% ↓ 9.3%
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| Sex Ratio | 989 | 981 ↑ 8 | 999 ↓ 10 |
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