Khurja Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Khurja Population 2026
7,00,900 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
7,12,562
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 • 16.1% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 848
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 45,326
Girls 38,448
Literacy Gap
19.1% Diff Male Literacy 66.8%
Female Literacy 47.7%
SC Population
1,42,023
27.4% of total
ST Population
121
0.0% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 33%
Main Workers 1,30,296
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 43,204
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 49.3%
Cultivators (Farmers) 25.9%
Agricultural Laborers 21.0%
Household Industries 3.9%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Khurja in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Khurja in 2026 is 6,98,590. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Khurja? ▼
The literacy rate of Khurja is 57.83% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Khurja? ▼
The sex ratio of Khurja is 889 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Khurja in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Khurja in 2027 is 7,12,562. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Khurja population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Khurja. The Census 2011 population was 5,19,063. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Khurja in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Khurja had a total population of 5,19,063. This comprised 2,74,796 males and 2,44,267 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Bulandshahr District
#2 of 7
By population size
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Rank in Uttar Pradesh
#156 of 282
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Khurja | Bulandshahr Avg | Uttar Pradesh Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 57.83% | 57.89% ↓ 0.1%
| 56.42% ↑ 1.4%
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| Sex Ratio | 889 | 896 ↓ 7 | 914 ↓ 25 |
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