Vikasnagar Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Vikasnagar Population 2026
4,27,995 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
4,35,835
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 • 13.7% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 922
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 22,622
Girls 20,867
Literacy Gap
11.9% Diff Male Literacy 73.0%
Female Literacy 61.1%
SC Population
39,310
12.4% of total
ST Population
28,533
9.0% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 31%
Main Workers 80,364
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 19,355
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 64.9%
Cultivators (Farmers) 13.7%
Agricultural Laborers 17.5%
Household Industries 3.9%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Vikasnagar in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Vikasnagar in 2026 is 4,27,289. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Vikasnagar? ▼
The literacy rate of Vikasnagar is 67.32% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Vikasnagar? ▼
The sex ratio of Vikasnagar is 907 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Vikasnagar in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Vikasnagar in 2027 is 4,35,835. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Vikasnagar population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Vikasnagar. The Census 2011 population was 3,17,482. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Vikasnagar in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Vikasnagar had a total population of 3,17,482. This comprised 1,66,452 males and 1,51,030 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Dehradun District
#2 of 6
By population size
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Rank in Uttarakhand
#6 of 71
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Vikasnagar | Dehradun Avg | Uttarakhand Avg |
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| Literacy Rate | 67.32% | 64.68% ↑ 2.6%
| 68.2% ↓ 0.9%
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| Sex Ratio | 907 | 900 ↑ 7 | 1023 ↓ 116 |
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