Nahan Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Nahan Population 2026
1,13,441 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
1,15,519
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 • 12.3% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 893
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 5,470
Girls 4,884
Literacy Gap
10.4% Diff Male Literacy 79.1%
Female Literacy 68.7%
SC Population
23,433
27.8% of total
ST Population
6,456
7.7% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 41%
Main Workers 26,466
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 8,295
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 58.9%
Cultivators (Farmers) 35.6%
Agricultural Laborers 3.5%
Household Industries 2.0%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Nahan in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Nahan in 2026 is 1,13,253. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Nahan? ▼
The literacy rate of Nahan is 74.18% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Nahan? ▼
The sex ratio of Nahan is 909 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Nahan in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Nahan in 2027 is 1,15,519. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Nahan population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Nahan. The Census 2011 population was 84,149. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Nahan in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Nahan had a total population of 84,149. This comprised 44,077 males and 40,072 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Sirmaur District
#2 of 10
By population size
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Rank in Himachal Pradesh
#27 of 117
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Nahan | Sirmaur Avg | Himachal Pradesh Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 74.18% | 67.21% ↑ 7.0%
| 71.92% ↑ 2.3%
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| Sex Ratio | 909 | 925 ↓ 16 | 975 ↓ 66 |
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