Tharad Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Tharad Population 2026
4,82,026 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
4,93,502
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of 2.60% 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 • 17.2% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 916
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 29,425
Girls 26,948
Literacy Gap
25.1% Diff Male Literacy 61.6%
Female Literacy 36.5%
SC Population
47,474
14.5% of total
ST Population
7,996
2.4% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 44%
Main Workers 1,15,105
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 29,222
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 25.9%
Cultivators (Farmers) 50.2%
Agricultural Laborers 23.1%
Household Industries 0.8%
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,53,111 | 3,27,289 | +29.31% |
| Literacy Rate | 33.34% | 49.46% | +16.1% |
| Sex Ratio | 927 | 935 | +8 |
Decadal Growth Rate
29.31%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
2.60%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Tharad in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Tharad in 2026 is 4,80,996. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.60%.
What is the literacy rate of Tharad? ▼
The literacy rate of Tharad is 49.46% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Tharad? ▼
The sex ratio of Tharad is 935 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Tharad in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Tharad in 2027 is 4,93,502. This projection is based on the 2.60% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Tharad population changed since 2001? ▼
Tharad population grew from 2,53,111 in 2001 to 3,27,289 in 2011, a decadal growth of 29.31%. The annual compound growth rate was 2.60%.
What was the population of Tharad in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Tharad had a total population of 3,27,289. This comprised 1,69,166 males and 1,58,123 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Banas Kantha District
#3 of 12
By population size
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Rank in Gujarat
#31 of 225
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Tharad | Banas Kantha Avg | Gujarat Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 49.46% | 52.91% ↓ 3.4%
| 64.41% ↓ 14.9%
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| Sex Ratio | 935 | 939 ↓ 4 | 941 ↓ 6 |
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