Raipur Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Raipur Population 2026
2,46,328 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
2,48,809
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of 1.21% 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 • 16.3% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 890
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 17,738
Girls 15,795
Literacy Gap
26.9% Diff Male Literacy 63.1%
Female Literacy 36.2%
SC Population
30,472
14.8% of total
ST Population
772
0.4% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 45%
Main Workers 61,841
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 30,695
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 33.7%
Cultivators (Farmers) 36.4%
Agricultural Laborers 27.9%
Household Industries 1.9%
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,82,004 | 2,05,254 | +12.77% |
| Literacy Rate | 39.62% | 49.7% | +10.1% |
| Sex Ratio | 985 | 993 | +8 |
Decadal Growth Rate
12.77%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
1.21%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Raipur in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Raipur in 2026 is 2,45,835. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 1.21%.
What is the literacy rate of Raipur? ▼
The literacy rate of Raipur is 49.7% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Raipur? ▼
The sex ratio of Raipur is 993 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Raipur in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Raipur in 2027 is 2,48,809. This projection is based on the 1.21% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Raipur population changed since 2001? ▼
Raipur population grew from 1,82,004 in 2001 to 2,05,254 in 2011, a decadal growth of 12.77%. The annual compound growth rate was 1.21%.
What was the population of Raipur in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Raipur had a total population of 2,05,254. This comprised 1,03,005 males and 1,02,249 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Pali District
#6 of 9
By population size
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Rank in Rajasthan
#153 of 244
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Raipur | Pali Avg | Rajasthan Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 49.7% | 52.7% ↓ 3.0%
| 53.5% ↓ 3.8%
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| Sex Ratio | 993 | 989 ↑ 4 | 933 ↑ 60 |
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