Harchakian Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Harchakian Population 2026
18,659 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
19,001
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 • 11.3% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 853
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 846
Girls 722
Literacy Gap
9.7% Diff Male Literacy 80.2%
Female Literacy 70.5%
SC Population
3,033
21.9% of total
ST Population
886
6.4% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 57%
Main Workers 1,888
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 5,992
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 29.6%
Cultivators (Farmers) 55.7%
Agricultural Laborers 12.1%
Household Industries 2.6%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Harchakian in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Harchakian in 2026 is 18,628. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Harchakian? ▼
The literacy rate of Harchakian is 75.25% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Harchakian? ▼
The sex ratio of Harchakian is 1052 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 Harchakian in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Harchakian in 2027 is 19,001. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Harchakian population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Harchakian. The Census 2011 population was 13,841. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Harchakian in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Harchakian had a total population of 13,841. This comprised 6,746 males and 7,095 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Kangra District
#20 of 21
By population size
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Rank in Himachal Pradesh
#107 of 117
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Harchakian | Kangra Avg | Himachal Pradesh Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 75.25% | 75.37% ↓ 0.1%
| 71.92% ↑ 3.3%
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| Sex Ratio | 1052 | 1031 ↑ 21 | 975 ↑ 77 |
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