Tapa Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Tapa Population 2026
2,78,823 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
2,83,931
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 • 11.1% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 844
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 12,466
Girls 10,516
Literacy Gap
6.5% Diff Male Literacy 59.6%
Female Literacy 53.1%
SC Population
69,721
33.7% of total
ST Population
0
0.0% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 37%
Main Workers 66,934
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 9,336
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 41.2%
Cultivators (Farmers) 32.3%
Agricultural Laborers 24.1%
Household Industries 2.5%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Tapa in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Tapa in 2026 is 2,78,363. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Tapa? ▼
The literacy rate of Tapa is 56.53% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Tapa? ▼
The sex ratio of Tapa is 882 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Tapa in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Tapa in 2027 is 2,83,931. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Tapa population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Tapa. The Census 2011 population was 2,06,828. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Tapa in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Tapa had a total population of 2,06,828. This comprised 1,09,893 males and 96,935 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Barnala District
#2 of 2
By population size
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Rank in Punjab
#53 of 71
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Tapa | Barnala Avg | Punjab Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 56.53% | 59.51% ↓ 3.0%
| 65.73% ↓ 9.2%
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| Sex Ratio | 882 | 877 ↑ 5 | 901 ↓ 19 |
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