Nawa Bazar Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Nawa Bazar Population 2026
67,870 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
69,113
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 • 17.1% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 914
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 4,497
Girls 4,110
Literacy Gap
19.2% Diff Male Literacy 58.9%
Female Literacy 39.7%
SC Population
14,325
28.5% of total
ST Population
7,869
15.6% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 40%
Main Workers 7,514
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 12,637
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 20.9%
Cultivators (Farmers) 21.7%
Agricultural Laborers 54.1%
Household Industries 3.2%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Nawa Bazar in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Nawa Bazar in 2026 is 67,758. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Nawa Bazar? ▼
The literacy rate of Nawa Bazar is 49.71% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Nawa Bazar? ▼
The sex ratio of Nawa Bazar is 917 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Nawa Bazar in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Nawa Bazar in 2027 is 69,113. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Nawa Bazar population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Nawa Bazar. The Census 2011 population was 50,345. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Nawa Bazar in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Nawa Bazar had a total population of 50,345. This comprised 26,261 males and 24,084 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Palamu District
#15 of 20
By population size
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Rank in Jharkhand
#217 of 250
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Nawa Bazar | Palamu Avg | Jharkhand Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 49.71% | 52.14% ↓ 2.4%
| 51.93% ↓ 2.2%
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| Sex Ratio | 917 | 927 ↓ 10 | 961 ↓ 44 |
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