Chanakya Puri Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Chanakya Puri Population 2026
82,749 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
84,264
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 • 9.8% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 893
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 3,165
Girls 2,827
Literacy Gap
9.3% Diff Male Literacy 82.6%
Female Literacy 73.3%
SC Population
15,095
24.6% of total
ST Population
0
0.0% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 42%
Main Workers 24,230
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 1,600
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 98.1%
Cultivators (Farmers) 0.2%
Agricultural Laborers 0.5%
Household Industries 1.2%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Chanakya Puri in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Chanakya Puri in 2026 is 82,612. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Chanakya Puri? ▼
The literacy rate of Chanakya Puri is 78.49% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Chanakya Puri? ▼
The sex ratio of Chanakya Puri is 805 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Chanakya Puri in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Chanakya Puri in 2027 is 84,264. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Chanakya Puri population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Chanakya Puri. The Census 2011 population was 61,382. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Chanakya Puri in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Chanakya Puri had a total population of 61,382. This comprised 34,005 males and 27,377 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in New Delhi District
#1 of 3
By population size
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Rank in Nct Of Delhi
#25 of 27
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Chanakya Puri | New Delhi Avg | Nct Of Delhi Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 78.49% | 80.66% ↓ 2.2%
| 76.83% ↑ 1.7%
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| Sex Ratio | 805 | 828 ↓ 23 | 864 ↓ 59 |
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