Dhanpur Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Dhanpur Population 2026
2,88,797 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
2,97,178
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of 3.17% 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 • 21.5% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 955
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 19,807
Girls 18,915
Literacy Gap
15.0% Diff Male Literacy 43.3%
Female Literacy 28.3%
SC Population
1,568
0.9% of total
ST Population
1,28,192
71.1% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 49%
Main Workers 59,506
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 29,099
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 4.5%
Cultivators (Farmers) 45.5%
Agricultural Laborers 49.7%
Household Industries 0.4%
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,31,974 | 1,80,369 | +36.67% |
| Literacy Rate | 25.19% | 35.88% | +10.7% |
| Sex Ratio | 979 | 986 | +7 |
Decadal Growth Rate
36.67%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
3.17%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Dhanpur in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Dhanpur in 2026 is 2,88,047. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 3.17%.
What is the literacy rate of Dhanpur? ▼
The literacy rate of Dhanpur is 35.88% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Dhanpur? ▼
The sex ratio of Dhanpur is 986 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 Dhanpur in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Dhanpur in 2027 is 2,97,178. This projection is based on the 3.17% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Dhanpur population changed since 2001? ▼
Dhanpur population grew from 1,31,974 in 2001 to 1,80,369 in 2011, a decadal growth of 36.67%. The annual compound growth rate was 3.17%.
What was the population of Dhanpur in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Dhanpur had a total population of 1,80,369. This comprised 90,822 males and 89,547 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Dohad District
#7 of 7
By population size
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Rank in Gujarat
#123 of 225
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Dhanpur | Dohad Avg | Gujarat Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 35.88% | 46.57% ↓ 10.7%
| 64.41% ↓ 28.5%
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| Sex Ratio | 986 | 991 ↓ 5 | 941 ↑ 45 |
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