Thandla Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Thandla Population 2026
2,70,561 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
2,77,126
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of 2.65% derived from Census 2001-2011 data. 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 • 20.7% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 932
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 19,585
Girls 18,255
Literacy Gap
13.4% Diff Male Literacy 39.9%
Female Literacy 26.5%
SC Population
2,067
1.1% of total
ST Population
1,63,195
89.5% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 48%
Main Workers 57,565
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 29,780
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 10.7%
Cultivators (Farmers) 63.0%
Agricultural Laborers 25.3%
Household Industries 1.0%
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,40,427 | 1,82,362 | +29.86% |
| Literacy Rate | 29.16% | 33.2% | +4.0% |
| Sex Ratio | 972 | 987 | +15 |
Decadal Growth Rate
29.86%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
2.65%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Thandla in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Thandla in 2026 is 2,69,972. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.65%.
What is the literacy rate of Thandla? ▼
The literacy rate of Thandla is 33.2% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Thandla? ▼
The sex ratio of Thandla is 987 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 Thandla in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Thandla in 2027 is 2,77,126. This projection is based on the 2.65% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Thandla population changed since 2001? ▼
Thandla population grew from 1,40,427 in 2001 to 1,82,362 in 2011, a decadal growth of 29.86%. The annual compound growth rate was 2.65%.
What was the population of Thandla in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Thandla had a total population of 1,82,362. This comprised 91,797 males and 90,565 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Jhabua District
#3 of 5
By population size
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Rank in Madhya Pradesh
#149 of 337
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Thandla | Jhabua Avg | Madhya Pradesh Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 33.2% | 34.12% ↓ 0.9%
| 56.74% ↓ 23.5%
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| Sex Ratio | 987 | 988 ↓ 1 | 936 ↑ 52 |
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