Chirgaon Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Chirgaon Population 2026
62,204 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
63,343
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 • 11.3% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 884
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 2,758
Girls 2,439
Literacy Gap
17.3% Diff Male Literacy 71.1%
Female Literacy 53.8%
SC Population
13,101
28.4% of total
ST Population
111
0.2% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 52%
Main Workers 17,479
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 6,523
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 17.0%
Cultivators (Farmers) 70.5%
Agricultural Laborers 10.6%
Household Industries 1.8%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Chirgaon in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Chirgaon in 2026 is 62,101. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Chirgaon? ▼
The literacy rate of Chirgaon is 62.72% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Chirgaon? ▼
The sex ratio of Chirgaon is 936 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Chirgaon in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Chirgaon in 2027 is 63,343. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Chirgaon population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Chirgaon. The Census 2011 population was 46,142. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Chirgaon in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Chirgaon had a total population of 46,142. This comprised 23,839 males and 22,303 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Shimla District
#6 of 17
By population size
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Rank in Himachal Pradesh
#56 of 117
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Chirgaon | Shimla Avg | Himachal Pradesh Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 62.72% | 71.39% ↓ 8.7%
| 71.92% ↓ 9.2%
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| Sex Ratio | 936 | 937 ↓ 1 | 975 ↓ 39 |
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