Lohaghat Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Lohaghat Population 2026
1,16,579 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
1,18,714
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 • 14.3% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 862
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 6,639
Girls 5,722
Literacy Gap
20.4% Diff Male Literacy 78.3%
Female Literacy 57.9%
SC Population
17,786
20.6% of total
ST Population
127
0.1% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 40%
Main Workers 17,492
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 17,426
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 22.7%
Cultivators (Farmers) 72.9%
Agricultural Laborers 2.7%
Household Industries 1.7%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Lohaghat in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Lohaghat in 2026 is 1,16,387. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Lohaghat? ▼
The literacy rate of Lohaghat is 67.89% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Lohaghat? ▼
The sex ratio of Lohaghat is 1035 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 Lohaghat in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Lohaghat in 2027 is 1,18,714. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Lohaghat population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Lohaghat. The Census 2011 population was 86,477. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Lohaghat in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Lohaghat had a total population of 86,477. This comprised 42,501 males and 43,976 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Champawat District
#1 of 4
By population size
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Rank in Uttarakhand
#29 of 71
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Lohaghat | Champawat Avg | Uttarakhand Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 67.89% | 68.37% ↓ 0.5%
| 68.2% ↓ 0.3%
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| Sex Ratio | 1035 | 977 ↑ 58 | 1023 ↑ 12 |
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