Chakrata Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Chakrata Population 2026
66,875 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
68,100
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 • 15.7% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 985
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 3,913
Girls 3,853
Literacy Gap
18.0% Diff Male Literacy 62.1%
Female Literacy 44.1%
SC Population
19,182
38.7% of total
ST Population
24,909
50.2% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 50%
Main Workers 19,867
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 5,102
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 22.7%
Cultivators (Farmers) 69.0%
Agricultural Laborers 6.2%
Household Industries 2.1%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Chakrata in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Chakrata in 2026 is 66,764. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Chakrata? ▼
The literacy rate of Chakrata is 53.74% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Chakrata? ▼
The sex ratio of Chakrata is 869 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Chakrata in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Chakrata in 2027 is 68,100. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Chakrata population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Chakrata. The Census 2011 population was 49,607. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Chakrata in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Chakrata had a total population of 49,607. This comprised 26,536 males and 23,071 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Dehradun District
#4 of 6
By population size
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Rank in Uttarakhand
#53 of 71
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Chakrata | Dehradun Avg | Uttarakhand Avg |
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| Literacy Rate | 53.74% | 64.68% ↓ 10.9%
| 68.2% ↓ 14.5%
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| Sex Ratio | 869 | 900 ↓ 31 | 1023 ↓ 154 |
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