Kangra Taluka Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Kangra Taluka Population 2026
1,31,531 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
1,33,940
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 • 10.1% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 860
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 5,304
Girls 4,560
Literacy Gap
9.4% Diff Male Literacy 84.2%
Female Literacy 74.8%
SC Population
8,911
9.1% of total
ST Population
1,309
1.3% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 42%
Main Workers 20,431
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 20,643
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 49.2%
Cultivators (Farmers) 39.3%
Agricultural Laborers 8.4%
Household Industries 3.2%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Kangra Taluka in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Kangra Taluka in 2026 is 1,31,314. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Kangra Taluka? ▼
The literacy rate of Kangra Taluka is 79.53% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Kangra Taluka? ▼
The sex ratio of Kangra Taluka is 983 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 Kangra Taluka in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Kangra Taluka in 2027 is 1,33,940. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Kangra Taluka population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Kangra Taluka. The Census 2011 population was 97,568. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Kangra Taluka in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Kangra Taluka had a total population of 97,568. This comprised 49,194 males and 48,374 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Kangra District
#6 of 21
By population size
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Rank in Himachal Pradesh
#17 of 117
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Kangra Taluka | Kangra Avg | Himachal Pradesh Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 79.53% | 75.37% ↑ 4.2%
| 71.92% ↑ 7.6%
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| Sex Ratio | 983 | 1031 ↓ 48 | 975 ↑ 8 |
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