Sainj Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Sainj Population 2026
34,926 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
35,566
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 • 13.4% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 949
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 1,776
Girls 1,686
Literacy Gap
14.5% Diff Male Literacy 74.7%
Female Literacy 60.2%
SC Population
7,613
29.4% of total
ST Population
173
0.7% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 67%
Main Workers 12,344
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 5,040
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 15.6%
Cultivators (Farmers) 81.9%
Agricultural Laborers 2.2%
Household Industries 0.3%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Sainj in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Sainj in 2026 is 34,869. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Sainj? ▼
The literacy rate of Sainj is 67.66% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Sainj? ▼
The sex ratio of Sainj is 942 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 Sainj in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Sainj in 2027 is 35,566. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Sainj population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Sainj. The Census 2011 population was 25,908. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Sainj in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Sainj had a total population of 25,908. This comprised 13,342 males and 12,566 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Kullu District
#6 of 6
By population size
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Rank in Himachal Pradesh
#87 of 117
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Sainj | Kullu Avg | Himachal Pradesh Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 67.66% | 69.87% ↓ 2.2%
| 71.92% ↓ 4.3%
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| Sex Ratio | 942 | 940 ↑ 2 | 975 ↓ 33 |
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