Pahar Ganj Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Pahar Ganj Population 2026
2,35,783 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
2,39,706
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 • 11.0% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 883
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 10,192
Girls 9,004
Literacy Gap
7.1% Diff Male Literacy 78.3%
Female Literacy 71.2%
SC Population
53,615
30.7% of total
ST Population
0
0.0% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 36%
Main Workers 58,097
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 4,309
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 94.5%
Cultivators (Farmers) 0.2%
Agricultural Laborers 0.3%
Household Industries 5.1%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Pahar Ganj in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Pahar Ganj in 2026 is 2,35,006. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Pahar Ganj? ▼
The literacy rate of Pahar Ganj is 74.97% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Pahar Ganj? ▼
The sex ratio of Pahar Ganj is 878 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Pahar Ganj in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Pahar Ganj in 2027 is 2,39,706. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Pahar Ganj population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Pahar Ganj. The Census 2011 population was 1,74,613. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Pahar Ganj in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Pahar Ganj had a total population of 1,74,613. This comprised 92,984 males and 81,629 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Central District
#2 of 3
By population size
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Rank in Nct Of Delhi
#21 of 27
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Pahar Ganj | Central Avg | Nct Of Delhi Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 74.97% | 76.93% ↓ 2.0%
| 76.83% ↓ 1.9%
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| Sex Ratio | 878 | 893 ↓ 15 | 864 ↑ 14 |