Sangla Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Sangla Population 2026
18,930 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
19,277
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 • 9.1% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 1048
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 622
Girls 652
Literacy Gap
18.0% Diff Male Literacy 80.3%
Female Literacy 62.3%
SC Population
2,348
16.7% of total
ST Population
8,353
59.5% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 69%
Main Workers 8,285
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 1,344
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 40.4%
Cultivators (Farmers) 55.1%
Agricultural Laborers 2.5%
Household Industries 2.0%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Sangla in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Sangla in 2026 is 18,899. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Sangla? ▼
The literacy rate of Sangla is 72.51% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Sangla? ▼
The sex ratio of Sangla is 757 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Sangla in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Sangla in 2027 is 19,277. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Sangla population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Sangla. The Census 2011 population was 14,042. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Sangla in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Sangla had a total population of 14,042. This comprised 7,991 males and 6,051 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Kinnaur District
#3 of 6
By population size
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Rank in Himachal Pradesh
#106 of 117
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Sangla | Kinnaur Avg | Himachal Pradesh Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 72.51% | 71.86% ↑ 0.7%
| 71.92% ↑ 0.6%
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| Sex Ratio | 757 | 838 ↓ 80 | 975 ↓ 218 |
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