Shahdara Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Shahdara Population 2026
4,35,340 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
4,43,315
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 • 12.2% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 872
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 21,039
Girls 18,336
Literacy Gap
6.5% Diff Male Literacy 78.8%
Female Literacy 72.3%
SC Population
37,416
11.6% of total
ST Population
0
0.0% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 31%
Main Workers 95,612
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 4,086
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 94.2%
Cultivators (Farmers) 0.2%
Agricultural Laborers 0.2%
Household Industries 5.4%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Shahdara in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Shahdara in 2026 is 4,34,623. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Shahdara? ▼
The literacy rate of Shahdara is 75.73% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Shahdara? ▼
The sex ratio of Shahdara is 906 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Shahdara in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Shahdara in 2027 is 4,43,315. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Shahdara population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Shahdara. The Census 2011 population was 3,22,931. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Shahdara in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Shahdara had a total population of 3,22,931. This comprised 1,69,409 males and 1,53,522 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in North East District
#3 of 3
By population size
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Rank in Nct Of Delhi
#17 of 27
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Shahdara | North East Avg | Nct Of Delhi Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 75.73% | 72.84% ↑ 2.9%
| 76.83% ↓ 1.1%
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| Sex Ratio | 906 | 891 ↑ 15 | 864 ↑ 42 |
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