Narayanganj Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Narayanganj Population 2026
1,46,822 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
1,49,511
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 • 14.7% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 957
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 8,174
Girls 7,824
Literacy Gap
18.4% Diff Male Literacy 65.7%
Female Literacy 47.3%
SC Population
2,416
2.2% of total
ST Population
79,255
72.8% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 56%
Main Workers 32,989
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 28,458
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 10.6%
Cultivators (Farmers) 27.6%
Agricultural Laborers 59.5%
Household Industries 2.4%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Narayanganj in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Narayanganj in 2026 is 1,46,580. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Narayanganj? ▼
The literacy rate of Narayanganj is 56.5% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Narayanganj? ▼
The sex ratio of Narayanganj is 996 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 Narayanganj in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Narayanganj in 2027 is 1,49,511. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Narayanganj population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Narayanganj. The Census 2011 population was 1,08,911. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Narayanganj in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Narayanganj had a total population of 1,08,911. This comprised 54,565 males and 54,346 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Mandla District
#6 of 6
By population size
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Rank in Madhya Pradesh
#275 of 337
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Narayanganj | Mandla Avg | Madhya Pradesh Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 56.5% | 56.87% ↓ 0.4%
| 56.74% ↓ 0.2%
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| Sex Ratio | 996 | 1010 ↓ 13 | 936 ↑ 61 |
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