Rup Nagar Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Rup Nagar Population 2026
2,44,350 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
2,48,826
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 • 10.6% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 855
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 10,370
Girls 8,863
Literacy Gap
8.0% Diff Male Literacy 78.6%
Female Literacy 70.6%
SC Population
47,655
26.3% of total
ST Population
0
0.0% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 33%
Main Workers 50,743
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 8,765
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 73.9%
Cultivators (Farmers) 12.3%
Agricultural Laborers 7.7%
Household Industries 6.1%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Rup Nagar in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Rup Nagar in 2026 is 2,43,947. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Rup Nagar? ▼
The literacy rate of Rup Nagar is 74.85% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Rup Nagar? ▼
The sex ratio of Rup Nagar is 892 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Rup Nagar in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Rup Nagar in 2027 is 2,48,826. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Rup Nagar population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Rup Nagar. The Census 2011 population was 1,81,256. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Rup Nagar in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Rup Nagar had a total population of 1,81,256. This comprised 95,797 males and 85,459 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Rupnagar District
#2 of 4
By population size
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Rank in Punjab
#58 of 71
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Rup Nagar | Rupnagar Avg | Punjab Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 74.85% | 73.68% ↑ 1.2%
| 65.73% ↑ 9.1%
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| Sex Ratio | 892 | 917 ↓ 25 | 901 ↓ 9 |
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