Handiya Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Handiya Population 2026
96,390 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
98,156
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 • 16.7% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 923
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 6,193
Girls 5,714
Literacy Gap
17.4% Diff Male Literacy 62.1%
Female Literacy 44.7%
SC Population
13,699
19.2% of total
ST Population
27,913
39.0% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 44%
Main Workers 21,979
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 9,832
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 12.4%
Cultivators (Farmers) 29.1%
Agricultural Laborers 56.6%
Household Industries 2.0%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Handiya in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Handiya in 2026 is 96,231. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Handiya? ▼
The literacy rate of Handiya is 53.82% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Handiya? ▼
The sex ratio of Handiya is 916 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Handiya in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Handiya in 2027 is 98,156. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Handiya population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Handiya. The Census 2011 population was 71,501. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Handiya in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Handiya had a total population of 71,501. This comprised 37,319 males and 34,182 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Harda District
#6 of 6
By population size
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Rank in Madhya Pradesh
#332 of 337
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Handiya | Harda Avg | Madhya Pradesh Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 53.82% | 60.73% ↓ 6.9%
| 56.74% ↓ 2.9%
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| Sex Ratio | 916 | 934 ↓ 18 | 936 ↓ 19 |
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