Kandaghat Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Kandaghat Population 2026
54,637 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
55,638
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 • 10.9% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 917
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 2,300
Girls 2,109
Literacy Gap
9.8% Diff Male Literacy 82.4%
Female Literacy 72.6%
SC Population
14,602
36.0% of total
ST Population
118
0.3% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 49%
Main Workers 14,714
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 5,160
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 36.8%
Cultivators (Farmers) 55.4%
Agricultural Laborers 6.9%
Household Industries 0.9%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Kandaghat in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Kandaghat in 2026 is 54,547. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Kandaghat? ▼
The literacy rate of Kandaghat is 77.65% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Kandaghat? ▼
The sex ratio of Kandaghat is 934 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Kandaghat in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Kandaghat in 2027 is 55,638. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Kandaghat population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Kandaghat. The Census 2011 population was 40,529. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Kandaghat in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Kandaghat had a total population of 40,529. This comprised 20,957 males and 19,572 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Solan District
#6 of 9
By population size
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Rank in Himachal Pradesh
#64 of 117
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Kandaghat | Solan Avg | Himachal Pradesh Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 77.65% | 73.56% ↑ 4.1%
| 71.92% ↑ 5.7%
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| Sex Ratio | 934 | 904 ↑ 30 | 975 ↓ 41 |
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