Palampur Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Palampur Population 2026
2,55,161 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
2,59,835
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 • 10.5% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 911
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 10,375
Girls 9,449
Literacy Gap
9.0% Diff Male Literacy 81.2%
Female Literacy 72.2%
SC Population
45,030
23.8% of total
ST Population
21,971
11.6% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 36%
Main Workers 38,779
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 29,544
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 65.6%
Cultivators (Farmers) 22.9%
Agricultural Laborers 8.0%
Household Industries 3.6%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Palampur in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Palampur in 2026 is 2,54,741. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Palampur? ▼
The literacy rate of Palampur is 76.65% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Palampur? ▼
The sex ratio of Palampur is 1018 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 Palampur in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Palampur in 2027 is 2,59,835. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Palampur population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Palampur. The Census 2011 population was 1,89,276. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Palampur in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Palampur had a total population of 1,89,276. This comprised 93,807 males and 95,469 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Kangra District
#1 of 21
By population size
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Rank in Himachal Pradesh
#4 of 117
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Palampur | Kangra Avg | Himachal Pradesh Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 76.65% | 75.37% ↑ 1.3%
| 71.92% ↑ 4.7%
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| Sex Ratio | 1018 | 1031 ↓ 13 | 975 ↑ 43 |
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