Lahul Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Lahul Population 2026
13,775 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
14,027
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 • 6.7% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 1079
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 328
Girls 354
Literacy Gap
20.0% Diff Male Literacy 80.4%
Female Literacy 60.4%
SC Population
1,109
10.9% of total
ST Population
7,499
73.4% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 72%
Main Workers 6,544
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 861
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 26.4%
Cultivators (Farmers) 70.1%
Agricultural Laborers 1.7%
Household Industries 1.8%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Lahul in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Lahul in 2026 is 13,752. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Lahul? ▼
The literacy rate of Lahul is 71% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Lahul? ▼
The sex ratio of Lahul is 887 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Lahul in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Lahul in 2027 is 14,027. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Lahul population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Lahul. The Census 2011 population was 10,218. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Lahul in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Lahul had a total population of 10,218. This comprised 5,415 males and 4,803 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Lahul & Spiti District
#2 of 3
By population size
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Rank in Himachal Pradesh
#112 of 117
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Lahul | Lahul & Spiti Avg | Himachal Pradesh Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 71% | 69.01% ↑ 2.0%
| 71.92% ↓ 0.9%
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| Sex Ratio | 887 | 911 ↓ 24 | 975 ↓ 88 |
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