Khargapur Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Khargapur Population 2026
1,54,840 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
1,57,677
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 • 16.9% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 895
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 10,243
Girls 9,172
Literacy Gap
15.9% Diff Male Literacy 53.8%
Female Literacy 37.9%
SC Population
28,469
24.8% of total
ST Population
4,568
4.0% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 46%
Main Workers 33,377
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 19,840
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 15.9%
Cultivators (Farmers) 52.9%
Agricultural Laborers 29.2%
Household Industries 2.0%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Khargapur in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Khargapur in 2026 is 1,54,585. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Khargapur? ▼
The literacy rate of Khargapur is 46.37% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Khargapur? ▼
The sex ratio of Khargapur is 885 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Khargapur in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Khargapur in 2027 is 1,57,677. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Khargapur population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Khargapur. The Census 2011 population was 1,14,859. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Khargapur in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Khargapur had a total population of 1,14,859. This comprised 60,929 males and 53,930 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Tikamgarh District
#7 of 9
By population size
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Rank in Madhya Pradesh
#263 of 337
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Khargapur | Tikamgarh Avg | Madhya Pradesh Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 46.37% | 51.12% ↓ 4.8%
| 56.74% ↓ 10.4%
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| Sex Ratio | 885 | 898 ↓ 13 | 936 ↓ 50 |
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