Samana Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Samana Population 2026
72,708 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
68,953
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of -5.62% derived from Census 2001-2011 data. 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 • 11.6% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 819
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 11,126
Girls 9,116
Literacy Gap
8.9% Diff Male Literacy 63.9%
Female Literacy 55.0%
SC Population
50,951
29.3% 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 54,756
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 9,359
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 59.4%
Cultivators (Farmers) 21.9%
Agricultural Laborers 16.2%
Household Industries 2.5%
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,10,312 | 1,73,970 | -43.94% |
| Literacy Rate | 49.73% | 59.71% | +10.0% |
| Sex Ratio | 889 | 893 | +4 |
Decadal Growth Rate
-43.94%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
-5.62%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Samana in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Samana in 2026 is 73,059. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of -5.62%.
What is the literacy rate of Samana? ▼
The literacy rate of Samana is 59.71% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Samana? ▼
The sex ratio of Samana is 893 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Samana in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Samana in 2027 is 68,953. This projection is based on the -5.62% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Samana population changed since 2001? ▼
Samana population grew from 3,10,312 in 2001 to 1,73,970 in 2011, a decadal growth of -43.94%. The annual compound growth rate was -5.62%.
What was the population of Samana in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Samana had a total population of 1,73,970. This comprised 91,908 males and 82,062 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Patiala District
#5 of 5
By population size
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Rank in Punjab
#61 of 71
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Samana | Patiala Avg | Punjab Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 59.71% | 64.16% ↓ 4.4%
| 65.73% ↓ 6.0%
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| Sex Ratio | 893 | 892 ↑ 1 | 901 ↓ 8 |
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