Dalu Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Dalu Population 2026
48,953 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
48,657
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of -0.66% 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 • 17.7% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 958
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 4,883
Girls 4,676
Literacy Gap
8.7% Diff Male Literacy 62.4%
Female Literacy 53.7%
SC Population
464
0.9% of total
ST Population
47,108
87.1% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 41%
Main Workers 15,280
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 6,898
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 32.1%
Cultivators (Farmers) 45.9%
Agricultural Laborers 17.7%
Household Industries 4.4%
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 57,781 | 54,095 | -6.38% |
| Literacy Rate | 40.15% | 58.11% | +18.0% |
| Sex Ratio | 968 | 978 | +10 |
Decadal Growth Rate
-6.38%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
-0.66%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Dalu in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Dalu in 2026 is 48,980. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of -0.66%.
What is the literacy rate of Dalu? ▼
The literacy rate of Dalu is 58.11% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Dalu? ▼
The sex ratio of Dalu is 978 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 Dalu in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Dalu in 2027 is 48,657. This projection is based on the -0.66% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Dalu population changed since 2001? ▼
Dalu population grew from 57,781 in 2001 to 54,095 in 2011, a decadal growth of -6.38%. The annual compound growth rate was -0.66%.
What was the population of Dalu in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Dalu had a total population of 54,095. This comprised 27,351 males and 26,744 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in West Garo Hills District
#6 of 8
By population size
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Rank in Meghalaya
#13 of 19
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Dalu | West Garo Hills Avg | Meghalaya Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 58.11% | 55.67% ↑ 2.4%
| 59.35% ↓ 1.2%
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| Sex Ratio | 978 | 984 ↓ 6 | 990 ↓ 12 |
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