Pachhad Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Pachhad Population 2026
72,527 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
73,856
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 • 11.1% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 918
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 3,114
Girls 2,858
Literacy Gap
10.7% Diff Male Literacy 81.3%
Female Literacy 70.6%
SC Population
20,734
38.5% of total
ST Population
96
0.2% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 66%
Main Workers 26,467
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 8,885
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 16.2%
Cultivators (Farmers) 79.1%
Agricultural Laborers 3.6%
Household Industries 1.1%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Pachhad in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Pachhad in 2026 is 72,408. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Pachhad? ▼
The literacy rate of Pachhad is 76.12% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Pachhad? ▼
The sex ratio of Pachhad is 927 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Pachhad in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Pachhad in 2027 is 73,856. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Pachhad population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Pachhad. The Census 2011 population was 53,800. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Pachhad in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Pachhad had a total population of 53,800. This comprised 27,912 males and 25,888 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Sirmaur District
#3 of 10
By population size
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Rank in Himachal Pradesh
#45 of 117
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Pachhad | Sirmaur Avg | Himachal Pradesh Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 76.12% | 67.21% ↑ 8.9%
| 71.92% ↑ 4.2%
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| Sex Ratio | 927 | 925 ↑ 2 | 975 ↓ 48 |
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