Barhi Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Barhi Population 2026
1,39,544 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
1,42,100
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 • 16.3% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 941
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 8,670
Girls 8,155
Literacy Gap
20.0% Diff Male Literacy 65.3%
Female Literacy 45.3%
SC Population
10,097
9.8% of total
ST Population
33,509
32.4% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 42%
Main Workers 23,068
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 20,502
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 15.6%
Cultivators (Farmers) 22.5%
Agricultural Laborers 59.4%
Household Industries 2.4%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Barhi in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Barhi in 2026 is 1,39,314. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Barhi? ▼
The literacy rate of Barhi is 55.45% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Barhi? ▼
The sex ratio of Barhi is 962 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 Barhi in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Barhi in 2027 is 1,42,100. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Barhi population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Barhi. The Census 2011 population was 1,03,512. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Barhi in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Barhi had a total population of 1,03,512. This comprised 52,747 males and 50,765 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Katni District
#7 of 7
By population size
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Rank in Madhya Pradesh
#291 of 337
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Barhi | Katni Avg | Madhya Pradesh Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 55.45% | 59.3% ↓ 3.8%
| 56.74% ↓ 1.3%
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| Sex Ratio | 962 | 955 ↑ 7 | 936 ↑ 27 |
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