Pungro Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Pungro Population 2026
19,499 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
19,856
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 • 23.6% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 908
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 1,791
Girls 1,627
Literacy Gap
9.5% Diff Male Literacy 56.6%
Female Literacy 47.1%
SC Population
0
0.0% of total
ST Population
14,124
97.6% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 47%
Main Workers 4,978
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 1,853
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 29.6%
Cultivators (Farmers) 58.7%
Agricultural Laborers 6.5%
Household Industries 5.2%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Pungro in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Pungro in 2026 is 19,467. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Pungro? ▼
The literacy rate of Pungro is 52.05% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Pungro? ▼
The sex ratio of Pungro is 914 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Pungro in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Pungro in 2027 is 19,856. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Pungro population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Pungro. The Census 2011 population was 14,464. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Pungro in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Pungro had a total population of 14,464. This comprised 7,555 males and 6,909 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Kiphire District
#2 of 8
By population size
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Rank in Nagaland
#41 of 114
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Pungro | Kiphire Avg | Nagaland Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 52.05% | 52.51% ↓ 0.5%
| 63.2% ↓ 11.2%
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| Sex Ratio | 914 | 968 ↓ 54 | 945 ↓ 31 |
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