Sanku Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Sanku Population 2026
54,662 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
55,664
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 • 15.6% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 980
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 3,203
Girls 3,140
Literacy Gap
21.8% Diff Male Literacy 64.3%
Female Literacy 42.5%
SC Population
0
0.0% of total
ST Population
36,475
90.0% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 30%
Main Workers 4,575
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 7,760
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 78.8%
Cultivators (Farmers) 12.3%
Agricultural Laborers 6.3%
Household Industries 2.7%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Sanku in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Sanku in 2026 is 54,572. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Sanku? ▼
The literacy rate of Sanku is 53.98% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Sanku? ▼
The sex ratio of Sanku is 900 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Sanku in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Sanku in 2027 is 55,664. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Sanku population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Sanku. The Census 2011 population was 40,548. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Sanku in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Sanku had a total population of 40,548. This comprised 21,346 males and 19,202 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Kargil District
#2 of 3
By population size
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Rank in Jammu & Kashmir
#72 of 79
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Sanku | Kargil Avg | Jammu & Kashmir Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 53.98% | 57.22% ↓ 3.2%
| 53.32% ↑ 0.7%
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| Sex Ratio | 900 | 872 ↑ 28 | 893 ↑ 7 |
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