Sihunta Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Sihunta Population 2026
53,750 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
54,734
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 • 12.7% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 920
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 2,636
Girls 2,424
Literacy Gap
13.8% Diff Male Literacy 74.0%
Female Literacy 60.2%
SC Population
6,415
16.1% of total
ST Population
15,280
38.3% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 54%
Main Workers 6,195
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 15,242
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 25.1%
Cultivators (Farmers) 69.7%
Agricultural Laborers 4.1%
Household Industries 1.2%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Sihunta in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Sihunta in 2026 is 53,661. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Sihunta? ▼
The literacy rate of Sihunta is 66.97% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Sihunta? ▼
The sex ratio of Sihunta is 1031 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 Sihunta in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Sihunta in 2027 is 54,734. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Sihunta population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Sihunta. The Census 2011 population was 39,871. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Sihunta in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Sihunta had a total population of 39,871. This comprised 19,634 males and 20,237 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Chamba District
#6 of 10
By population size
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Rank in Himachal Pradesh
#65 of 117
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Sihunta | Chamba Avg | Himachal Pradesh Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 66.97% | 62.89% ↑ 4.1%
| 71.92% ↓ 5.0%
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| Sex Ratio | 1031 | 978 ↑ 53 | 975 ↑ 56 |
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