Raniganj Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Raniganj Population 2026
5,90,645 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
6,00,473
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 • 15.0% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 904
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 34,478
Girls 31,184
Literacy Gap
20.8% Diff Male Literacy 71.8%
Female Literacy 51.0%
SC Population
80,232
18.3% of total
ST Population
27
0.0% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 33%
Main Workers 77,375
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 65,133
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 29.4%
Cultivators (Farmers) 31.4%
Agricultural Laborers 31.4%
Household Industries 7.8%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Raniganj in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Raniganj in 2026 is 5,88,699. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Raniganj? ▼
The literacy rate of Raniganj is 61.41% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Raniganj? ▼
The sex ratio of Raniganj is 1001 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 Raniganj in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Raniganj in 2027 is 6,00,473. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Raniganj population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Raniganj. The Census 2011 population was 4,37,412. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Raniganj in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Raniganj had a total population of 4,37,412. This comprised 2,18,569 males and 2,18,843 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Pratapgarh District
#5 of 5
By population size
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Rank in Uttar Pradesh
#197 of 282
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Raniganj | Pratapgarh Avg | Uttar Pradesh Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 61.41% | 60.6% ↑ 0.8%
| 56.42% ↑ 5.0%
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| Sex Ratio | 1001 | 1000 ↑ 1 | 914 ↑ 87 |
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