Lar Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Lar Population 2026
1,22,264 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
1,24,503
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 • 15.1% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 868
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 7,345
Girls 6,372
Literacy Gap
19.3% Diff Male Literacy 61.2%
Female Literacy 41.9%
SC Population
20
0.0% of total
ST Population
5,430
6.0% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 35%
Main Workers 20,442
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 11,692
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 57.1%
Cultivators (Farmers) 18.7%
Agricultural Laborers 18.1%
Household Industries 6.2%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Lar in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Lar in 2026 is 1,22,062. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Lar? ▼
The literacy rate of Lar is 52.28% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Lar? ▼
The sex ratio of Lar is 856 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Lar in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Lar in 2027 is 1,24,503. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Lar population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Lar. The Census 2011 population was 90,694. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Lar in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Lar had a total population of 90,694. This comprised 48,857 males and 41,837 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Ganderbal District
#2 of 3
By population size
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Rank in Jammu & Kashmir
#47 of 79
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Lar | Ganderbal Avg | Jammu & Kashmir Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 52.28% | 48.79% ↑ 3.5%
| 53.32% ↓ 1.0%
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| Sex Ratio | 856 | 875 ↓ 19 | 893 ↓ 37 |
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