Jirang Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Jirang Population 2026
41,682 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
42,445
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 • 20.6% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 936
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 3,291
Girls 3,081
Literacy Gap
5.7% Diff Male Literacy 62.0%
Female Literacy 56.3%
SC Population
17
0.1% of total
ST Population
30,193
97.7% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 42%
Main Workers 11,646
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 1,351
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 9.2%
Cultivators (Farmers) 72.7%
Agricultural Laborers 15.0%
Household Industries 3.1%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Jirang in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Jirang in 2026 is 41,613. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Jirang? ▼
The literacy rate of Jirang is 59.24% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Jirang? ▼
The sex ratio of Jirang is 940 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 Jirang in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Jirang in 2027 is 42,445. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Jirang population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Jirang. The Census 2011 population was 30,919. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Jirang in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Jirang had a total population of 30,919. This comprised 15,934 males and 14,985 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Ribhoi District
#3 of 3
By population size
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Rank in Meghalaya
#19 of 19
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Jirang | Ribhoi Avg | Meghalaya Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 59.24% | 60.45% ↓ 1.2%
| 59.35% ↓ 0.1%
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| Sex Ratio | 940 | 953 ↓ 13 | 990 ↓ 50 |
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