Moonak Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Moonak Population 2026
76,149 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
73,570
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of -3.69% 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 • 12.7% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 834
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 9,269
Girls 7,733
Literacy Gap
12.0% Diff Male Literacy 59.0%
Female Literacy 47.0%
SC Population
39,233
29.2% of total
ST Population
0
0.0% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 33%
Main Workers 37,492
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 6,390
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 34.7%
Cultivators (Farmers) 38.7%
Agricultural Laborers 25.1%
Household Industries 1.5%
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,95,553 | 1,34,263 | -31.34% |
| Literacy Rate | 43.02% | 53.32% | +10.3% |
| Sex Ratio | 874 | 899 | +25 |
Decadal Growth Rate
-31.34%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
-3.69%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Moonak in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Moonak in 2026 is 76,388. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of -3.69%.
What is the literacy rate of Moonak? ▼
The literacy rate of Moonak is 53.32% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Moonak? ▼
The sex ratio of Moonak is 899 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Moonak in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Moonak in 2027 is 73,570. This projection is based on the -3.69% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Moonak population changed since 2001? ▼
Moonak population grew from 1,95,553 in 2001 to 1,34,263 in 2011, a decadal growth of -31.34%. The annual compound growth rate was -3.69%.
What was the population of Moonak in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Moonak had a total population of 1,34,263. This comprised 70,707 males and 63,556 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Sangrur District
#5 of 6
By population size
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Rank in Punjab
#65 of 71
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Moonak | Sangrur Avg | Punjab Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 53.32% | 58.92% ↓ 5.6%
| 65.73% ↓ 12.4%
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| Sex Ratio | 899 | 886 ↑ 13 | 901 ↓ 2 |
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