Nagda Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Nagda Population 2026
2,76,535 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
2,79,069
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of 1.00% 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 • 13.6% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 934
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 16,717
Girls 15,609
Literacy Gap
20.8% Diff Male Literacy 70.2%
Female Literacy 49.4%
SC Population
65,148
27.4% of total
ST Population
4,056
1.7% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 42%
Main Workers 75,542
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 24,844
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 36.7%
Cultivators (Farmers) 32.2%
Agricultural Laborers 29.4%
Household Industries 1.6%
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,15,412 | 2,37,996 | +10.48% |
| Literacy Rate | 57.05% | 59.99% | +2.9% |
| Sex Ratio | 938 | 961 | +23 |
Decadal Growth Rate
10.48%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
1.00%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Nagda in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Nagda in 2026 is 2,76,306. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 1.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Nagda? ▼
The literacy rate of Nagda is 59.99% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Nagda? ▼
The sex ratio of Nagda is 961 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 Nagda in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Nagda in 2027 is 2,79,069. This projection is based on the 1.00% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Nagda population changed since 2001? ▼
Nagda population grew from 2,15,412 in 2001 to 2,37,996 in 2011, a decadal growth of 10.48%. The annual compound growth rate was 1.00%.
What was the population of Nagda in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Nagda had a total population of 2,37,996. This comprised 1,21,378 males and 1,16,618 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Ujjain District
#5 of 7
By population size
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Rank in Madhya Pradesh
#78 of 337
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Nagda | Ujjain Avg | Madhya Pradesh Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 59.99% | 59.7% ↑ 0.3%
| 56.74% ↑ 3.3%
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| Sex Ratio | 961 | 957 ↑ 4 | 936 ↑ 26 |
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