Karra Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Karra Population 2026
1,47,052 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
1,49,746
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 • 16.6% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 952
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 9,295
Girls 8,846
Literacy Gap
16.2% Diff Male Literacy 59.8%
Female Literacy 43.6%
SC Population
4,325
4.0% of total
ST Population
80,930
74.2% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 48%
Main Workers 34,449
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 18,096
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 8.1%
Cultivators (Farmers) 70.6%
Agricultural Laborers 19.0%
Household Industries 2.4%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Karra in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Karra in 2026 is 1,46,810. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Karra? ▼
The literacy rate of Karra is 51.73% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Karra? ▼
The sex ratio of Karra is 997 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 Karra in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Karra in 2027 is 1,49,746. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Karra population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Karra. The Census 2011 population was 1,09,082. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Karra in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Karra had a total population of 1,09,082. This comprised 54,615 males and 54,467 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Khunti District
#2 of 6
By population size
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Rank in Jharkhand
#103 of 250
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Karra | Khunti Avg | Jharkhand Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 51.73% | 53.38% ↓ 1.7%
| 51.93% ↓ 0.2%
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| Sex Ratio | 997 | 998 ↓ 1 | 961 ↑ 36 |
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