Nala Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Nala Population 2026
1,81,696 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
1,85,024
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 • 14.8% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 947
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 10,280
Girls 9,734
Literacy Gap
20.2% Diff Male Literacy 64.9%
Female Literacy 44.7%
SC Population
16,718
12.4% of total
ST Population
48,626
36.1% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 40%
Main Workers 23,318
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 30,572
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 17.5%
Cultivators (Farmers) 34.3%
Agricultural Laborers 44.0%
Household Industries 4.2%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Nala in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Nala in 2026 is 1,81,396. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Nala? ▼
The literacy rate of Nala is 55.03% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Nala? ▼
The sex ratio of Nala is 960 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 Nala in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Nala in 2027 is 1,85,024. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Nala population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Nala. The Census 2011 population was 1,34,780. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Nala in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Nala had a total population of 1,34,780. This comprised 68,771 males and 66,009 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Jamtara District
#3 of 6
By population size
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Rank in Jharkhand
#71 of 250
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Nala | Jamtara Avg | Jharkhand Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 55.03% | 53.83% ↑ 1.2%
| 51.93% ↑ 3.1%
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| Sex Ratio | 960 | 956 ↑ 4 | 961 ↓ 1 |
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