Medininagar(Daltonganj) Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Medininagar(Daltonganj) Population 2026
2,71,770 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
2,76,748
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 • 13.9% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 892
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 14,784
Girls 13,180
Literacy Gap
13.3% Diff Male Literacy 75.3%
Female Literacy 62.0%
SC Population
30,639
15.2% of total
ST Population
22,324
11.1% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 29%
Main Workers 36,073
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 23,260
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 67.7%
Cultivators (Farmers) 6.3%
Agricultural Laborers 22.6%
Household Industries 3.5%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Medininagar(Daltonganj) in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Medininagar(Daltonganj) in 2026 is 2,71,322. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Medininagar(Daltonganj)? ▼
The literacy rate of Medininagar(Daltonganj) is 68.99% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Medininagar(Daltonganj)? ▼
The sex ratio of Medininagar(Daltonganj) is 904 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Medininagar(Daltonganj) in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Medininagar(Daltonganj) in 2027 is 2,76,748. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Medininagar(Daltonganj) population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Medininagar(Daltonganj). The Census 2011 population was 2,01,596. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Medininagar(Daltonganj) in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Medininagar(Daltonganj) had a total population of 2,01,596. This comprised 1,05,868 males and 95,728 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Palamu District
#2 of 20
By population size
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Rank in Jharkhand
#27 of 250
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Medininagar(Daltonganj) | Palamu Avg | Jharkhand Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 68.99% | 52.14% ↑ 16.8%
| 51.93% ↑ 17.1%
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| Sex Ratio | 904 | 927 ↓ 23 | 961 ↓ 57 |
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