Karnaprayag Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Karnaprayag Population 2026
75,500 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
76,883
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 • 12.3% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 870
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 3,673
Girls 3,197
Literacy Gap
14.7% Diff Male Literacy 82.4%
Female Literacy 67.7%
SC Population
11,784
21.0% of total
ST Population
686
1.2% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 41%
Main Workers 12,799
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 9,936
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 33.7%
Cultivators (Farmers) 63.2%
Agricultural Laborers 1.2%
Household Industries 1.9%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Karnaprayag in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Karnaprayag in 2026 is 75,375. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Karnaprayag? ▼
The literacy rate of Karnaprayag is 74.86% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Karnaprayag? ▼
The sex ratio of Karnaprayag is 1046 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 Karnaprayag in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Karnaprayag in 2027 is 76,883. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Karnaprayag population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Karnaprayag. The Census 2011 population was 56,005. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Karnaprayag in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Karnaprayag had a total population of 56,005. This comprised 27,368 males and 28,637 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Chamoli District
#4 of 6
By population size
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Rank in Uttarakhand
#47 of 71
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Karnaprayag | Chamoli Avg | Uttarakhand Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 74.86% | 72.08% ↑ 2.8%
| 68.2% ↑ 6.7%
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| Sex Ratio | 1046 | 1023 ↑ 23 | 1023 ↑ 23 |
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