Bani Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Bani Population 2026
62,007 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
63,143
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 • 17.6% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 943
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 4,170
Girls 3,933
Literacy Gap
26.9% Diff Male Literacy 57.2%
Female Literacy 30.3%
SC Population
7,015
15.3% of total
ST Population
13,171
28.6% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 48%
Main Workers 15,395
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 6,887
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 25.9%
Cultivators (Farmers) 72.5%
Agricultural Laborers 1.0%
Household Industries 0.6%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Bani in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Bani in 2026 is 61,905. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Bani? ▼
The literacy rate of Bani is 44.27% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Bani? ▼
The sex ratio of Bani is 925 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Bani in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Bani in 2027 is 63,143. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Bani population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Bani. The Census 2011 population was 45,996. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Bani in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Bani had a total population of 45,996. This comprised 23,889 males and 22,107 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Kathua District
#5 of 5
By population size
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Rank in Jammu & Kashmir
#70 of 79
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Bani | Kathua Avg | Jammu & Kashmir Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 44.27% | 59.63% ↓ 15.4%
| 53.32% ↓ 9.0%
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| Sex Ratio | 925 | 898 ↑ 27 | 893 ↑ 32 |
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