Gandoh Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Gandoh Population 2026
96,913 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
98,688
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 • 19.6% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 962
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 7,179
Girls 6,905
Literacy Gap
26.3% Diff Male Literacy 59.0%
Female Literacy 32.7%
SC Population
7,209
10.0% of total
ST Population
17,438
24.3% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 29%
Main Workers 11,376
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 9,437
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 51.7%
Cultivators (Farmers) 33.9%
Agricultural Laborers 12.5%
Household Industries 1.8%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Gandoh in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Gandoh in 2026 is 96,753. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Gandoh? ▼
The literacy rate of Gandoh is 46.17% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Gandoh? ▼
The sex ratio of Gandoh is 956 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 Gandoh in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Gandoh in 2027 is 98,688. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Gandoh population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Gandoh. The Census 2011 population was 71,889. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Gandoh in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Gandoh had a total population of 71,889. This comprised 36,754 males and 35,135 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Doda District
#3 of 4
By population size
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Rank in Jammu & Kashmir
#59 of 79
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Gandoh | Doda Avg | Jammu & Kashmir Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 46.17% | 54.06% ↓ 7.9%
| 53.32% ↓ 7.1%
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| Sex Ratio | 956 | 923 ↑ 33 | 893 ↑ 63 |
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