Cheta Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Cheta Population 2026
26,234 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
26,714
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 • 13.7% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 972
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 1,356
Girls 1,318
Literacy Gap
12.5% Diff Male Literacy 65.8%
Female Literacy 53.3%
SC Population
6,350
32.6% of total
ST Population
24
0.1% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 68%
Main Workers 5,985
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 7,301
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 9.0%
Cultivators (Farmers) 90.2%
Agricultural Laborers 0.4%
Household Industries 0.4%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Cheta in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Cheta in 2026 is 26,191. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Cheta? ▼
The literacy rate of Cheta is 59.79% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Cheta? ▼
The sex ratio of Cheta is 928 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Cheta in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Cheta in 2027 is 26,714. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Cheta population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Cheta. The Census 2011 population was 19,460. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Cheta in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Cheta had a total population of 19,460. This comprised 10,094 males and 9,366 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Shimla District
#14 of 17
By population size
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Rank in Himachal Pradesh
#98 of 117
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Cheta | Shimla Avg | Himachal Pradesh Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 59.79% | 71.39% ↓ 11.6%
| 71.92% ↓ 12.1%
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| Sex Ratio | 928 | 937 ↓ 9 | 975 ↓ 47 |
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