Majalta Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Majalta Population 2026
64,254 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
65,431
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 852
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 3,888
Girls 3,311
Literacy Gap
15.2% Diff Male Literacy 66.1%
Female Literacy 50.9%
SC Population
12,438
26.1% of total
ST Population
5,077
10.7% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 44%
Main Workers 10,595
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 10,235
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 37.7%
Cultivators (Farmers) 45.9%
Agricultural Laborers 15.3%
Household Industries 1.1%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Majalta in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Majalta in 2026 is 64,148. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Majalta? ▼
The literacy rate of Majalta is 58.91% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Majalta? ▼
The sex ratio of Majalta is 900 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Majalta in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Majalta in 2027 is 65,431. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Majalta population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Majalta. The Census 2011 population was 47,663. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Majalta in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Majalta had a total population of 47,663. This comprised 25,087 males and 22,576 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Udhampur District
#4 of 4
By population size
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Rank in Jammu & Kashmir
#69 of 79
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Majalta | Udhampur Avg | Jammu & Kashmir Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 58.91% | 55.6% ↑ 3.3%
| 53.32% ↑ 5.6%
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| Sex Ratio | 900 | 893 ↑ 7 | 893 ↑ 7 |
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