Yamkeshwar Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Yamkeshwar Population 2026
58,730 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
59,805
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 • 11.7% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 886
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 2,708
Girls 2,398
Literacy Gap
16.7% Diff Male Literacy 81.0%
Female Literacy 64.3%
SC Population
6,297
14.5% of total
ST Population
91
0.2% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 42%
Main Workers 11,663
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 6,626
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 36.6%
Cultivators (Farmers) 50.9%
Agricultural Laborers 10.5%
Household Industries 1.9%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Yamkeshwar in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Yamkeshwar in 2026 is 58,633. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Yamkeshwar? ▼
The literacy rate of Yamkeshwar is 72.48% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Yamkeshwar? ▼
The sex ratio of Yamkeshwar is 1041 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 Yamkeshwar in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Yamkeshwar in 2027 is 59,805. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Yamkeshwar population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Yamkeshwar. The Census 2011 population was 43,565. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Yamkeshwar in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Yamkeshwar had a total population of 43,565. This comprised 21,342 males and 22,223 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Garhwal District
#6 of 9
By population size
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Rank in Uttarakhand
#59 of 71
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Yamkeshwar | Garhwal Avg | Uttarakhand Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 72.48% | 71.46% ↑ 1.0%
| 68.2% ↑ 4.3%
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| Sex Ratio | 1041 | 1119 ↓ 78 | 1023 ↑ 18 |
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