Gaighata Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Gaighata Population 2026
3,80,915 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
3,84,231
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of 0.95% derived from Census 2001-2011 data. 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 • 8.8% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 975
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 14,796
Girls 14,432
Literacy Gap
8.7% Diff Male Literacy 79.3%
Female Literacy 70.6%
SC Population
1,62,281
49.1% of total
ST Population
5,797
1.8% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 37%
Main Workers 1,08,938
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 12,781
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 46.0%
Cultivators (Farmers) 17.4%
Agricultural Laborers 31.8%
Household Industries 4.9%
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,00,588 | 3,30,287 | +9.88% |
| Literacy Rate | 66.39% | 75.04% | +8.7% |
| Sex Ratio | 947 | 952 | +5 |
Decadal Growth Rate
9.88%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
0.95%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Gaighata in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Gaighata in 2026 is 3,80,615. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 0.95%.
What is the literacy rate of Gaighata? ▼
The literacy rate of Gaighata is 75.04% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Gaighata? ▼
The sex ratio of Gaighata is 952 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 Gaighata in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Gaighata in 2027 is 3,84,231. This projection is based on the 0.95% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Gaighata population changed since 2001? ▼
Gaighata population grew from 3,00,588 in 2001 to 3,30,287 in 2011, a decadal growth of 9.88%. The annual compound growth rate was 0.95%.
What was the population of Gaighata in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Gaighata had a total population of 3,30,287. This comprised 1,69,216 males and 1,61,071 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in North Twenty Four Parganas District
#3 of 23
By population size
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Rank in West Bengal
#30 of 304
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Gaighata | North Twenty Four Parganas Avg | West Bengal Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 75.04% | 69.72% ↑ 5.3%
| 63.53% ↑ 11.5%
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| Sex Ratio | 952 | 950 ↑ 2 | 955 ↓ 3 |
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