Harur Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Harur Population 2026
3,00,223 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
3,04,266
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of 1.47% 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 • 11.1% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 937
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 13,766
Girls 12,895
Literacy Gap
14.6% Diff Male Literacy 68.2%
Female Literacy 53.6%
SC Population
71,693
29.8% of total
ST Population
16,066
6.7% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 52%
Main Workers 1,11,678
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 13,986
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 26.9%
Cultivators (Farmers) 30.7%
Agricultural Laborers 40.2%
Household Industries 2.1%
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,08,131 | 2,40,908 | +15.75% |
| Literacy Rate | 52.03% | 61.05% | +9.0% |
| Sex Ratio | 942 | 965 | +23 |
Decadal Growth Rate
15.75%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
1.47%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Harur in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Harur in 2026 is 2,99,858. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 1.47%.
What is the literacy rate of Harur? ▼
The literacy rate of Harur is 61.05% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Harur? ▼
The sex ratio of Harur is 965 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 Harur in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Harur in 2027 is 3,04,266. This projection is based on the 1.47% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Harur population changed since 2001? ▼
Harur population grew from 2,08,131 in 2001 to 2,40,908 in 2011, a decadal growth of 15.75%. The annual compound growth rate was 1.47%.
What was the population of Harur in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Harur had a total population of 2,40,908. This comprised 1,22,571 males and 1,18,337 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Dharmapuri District
#4 of 5
By population size
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Rank in Tamil Nadu
#117 of 210
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Harur | Dharmapuri Avg | Tamil Nadu Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 61.05% | 60.61% ↑ 0.4%
| 69.99% ↓ 8.9%
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| Sex Ratio | 965 | 946 ↑ 19 | 1000 ↓ 35 |
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