Rafiabad Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Rafiabad Population 2026
1,24,886 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
1,27,173
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 • 15.0% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 923
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 7,226
Girls 6,667
Literacy Gap
19.0% Diff Male Literacy 64.1%
Female Literacy 45.1%
SC Population
10
0.0% of total
ST Population
860
0.9% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 40%
Main Workers 21,520
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 15,095
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 35.7%
Cultivators (Farmers) 39.1%
Agricultural Laborers 20.6%
Household Industries 4.6%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Rafiabad in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Rafiabad in 2026 is 1,24,680. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Rafiabad? ▼
The literacy rate of Rafiabad is 54.9% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Rafiabad? ▼
The sex ratio of Rafiabad is 941 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Rafiabad in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Rafiabad in 2027 is 1,27,173. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Rafiabad population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Rafiabad. The Census 2011 population was 92,639. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Rafiabad in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Rafiabad had a total population of 92,639. This comprised 47,728 males and 44,911 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Baramula District
#5 of 8
By population size
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Rank in Jammu & Kashmir
#46 of 79
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Rafiabad | Baramula Avg | Jammu & Kashmir Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 54.9% | 53.51% ↑ 1.4%
| 53.32% ↑ 1.6%
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| Sex Ratio | 941 | 882 ↑ 60 | 893 ↑ 48 |
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