Ranikhet Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Ranikhet Population 2026
1,34,976 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
1,37,449
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 • 12.5% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 893
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 6,601
Girls 5,893
Literacy Gap
15.4% Diff Male Literacy 82.9%
Female Literacy 67.5%
SC Population
24,606
24.6% of total
ST Population
184
0.2% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 47%
Main Workers 30,451
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 16,166
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 39.1%
Cultivators (Farmers) 57.1%
Agricultural Laborers 2.9%
Household Industries 1.0%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Ranikhet in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Ranikhet in 2026 is 1,34,754. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Ranikhet? ▼
The literacy rate of Ranikhet is 75.16% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Ranikhet? ▼
The sex ratio of Ranikhet is 1014 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 Ranikhet in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Ranikhet in 2027 is 1,37,449. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Ranikhet population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Ranikhet. The Census 2011 population was 1,00,124. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Ranikhet in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Ranikhet had a total population of 1,00,124. This comprised 49,720 males and 50,404 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Almora District
#2 of 9
By population size
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Rank in Uttarakhand
#21 of 71
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Ranikhet | Almora Avg | Uttarakhand Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 75.16% | 68.44% ↑ 6.7%
| 68.2% ↑ 7.0%
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| Sex Ratio | 1014 | 1178 ↓ 164 | 1023 ↓ 9 |
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