Sangau Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Sangau Population 2026
22,566 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
22,979
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 • 19.5% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 941
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 1,685
Girls 1,585
Literacy Gap
3.7% Diff Male Literacy 73.5%
Female Literacy 69.8%
SC Population
0
0.0% of total
ST Population
16,574
99.0% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 31%
Main Workers 4,666
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 539
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 26.0%
Cultivators (Farmers) 61.6%
Agricultural Laborers 11.6%
Household Industries 0.8%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Sangau in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Sangau in 2026 is 22,528. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Sangau? ▼
The literacy rate of Sangau is 71.65% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Sangau? ▼
The sex ratio of Sangau is 984 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 Sangau in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Sangau in 2027 is 22,979. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Sangau population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Sangau. The Census 2011 population was 16,739. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Sangau in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Sangau had a total population of 16,739. This comprised 8,438 males and 8,301 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Lawngtlai District
#4 of 4
By population size
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Rank in Mizoram
#24 of 29
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Sangau | Lawngtlai Avg | Mizoram Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 71.65% | 54.8% ↑ 16.9%
| 74.97% ↓ 3.3%
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| Sex Ratio | 984 | 950 ↑ 34 | 963 ↑ 21 |
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