Nihri Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Nihri Population 2026
47,950 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
48,829
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 • 12.6% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 964
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 2,274
Girls 2,193
Literacy Gap
17.2% Diff Male Literacy 74.3%
Female Literacy 57.1%
SC Population
10,970
30.8% of total
ST Population
260
0.7% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 64%
Main Workers 13,456
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 9,396
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 10.6%
Cultivators (Farmers) 87.0%
Agricultural Laborers 1.8%
Household Industries 0.6%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Nihri in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Nihri in 2026 is 47,871. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Nihri? ▼
The literacy rate of Nihri is 65.84% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Nihri? ▼
The sex ratio of Nihri is 970 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 Nihri in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Nihri in 2027 is 48,829. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Nihri population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Nihri. The Census 2011 population was 35,569. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Nihri in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Nihri had a total population of 35,569. This comprised 18,051 males and 17,518 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Mandi District
#11 of 17
By population size
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Rank in Himachal Pradesh
#75 of 117
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Nihri | Mandi Avg | Himachal Pradesh Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 65.84% | 71.75% ↓ 5.9%
| 71.92% ↓ 6.1%
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| Sex Ratio | 970 | 1026 ↓ 56 | 975 ↓ 5 |
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