Gairsain Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Gairsain Population 2026
84,137 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
85,678
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 • 15.3% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 920
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 4,964
Girls 4,569
Literacy Gap
17.3% Diff Male Literacy 76.0%
Female Literacy 58.7%
SC Population
8,988
14.4% of total
ST Population
136
0.2% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 46%
Main Workers 20,095
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 8,771
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 13.9%
Cultivators (Farmers) 83.2%
Agricultural Laborers 1.9%
Household Industries 1.0%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Gairsain in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Gairsain in 2026 is 83,998. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Gairsain? ▼
The literacy rate of Gairsain is 66.64% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Gairsain? ▼
The sex ratio of Gairsain is 1170 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 Gairsain in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Gairsain in 2027 is 85,678. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Gairsain population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Gairsain. The Census 2011 population was 62,412. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Gairsain in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Gairsain had a total population of 62,412. This comprised 28,755 males and 33,657 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Chamoli District
#3 of 6
By population size
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Rank in Uttarakhand
#42 of 71
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Gairsain | Chamoli Avg | Uttarakhand Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 66.64% | 72.08% ↓ 5.4%
| 68.2% ↓ 1.6%
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| Sex Ratio | 1170 | 1023 ↑ 147 | 1023 ↑ 147 |
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