Chandrakona - I Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Chandrakona - I Population 2026
1,83,348 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
1,86,707
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 • 11.1% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 950
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 7,731
Girls 7,346
Literacy Gap
11.1% Diff Male Literacy 75.6%
Female Literacy 64.5%
SC Population
46,759
34.4% of total
ST Population
7,516
5.5% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 40%
Main Workers 37,310
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 16,485
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 17.3%
Cultivators (Farmers) 32.9%
Agricultural Laborers 43.9%
Household Industries 5.9%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Chandrakona - I in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Chandrakona - I in 2026 is 1,83,046. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Chandrakona - I? ▼
The literacy rate of Chandrakona - I is 70.18% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Chandrakona - I? ▼
The sex ratio of Chandrakona - I is 948 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 Chandrakona - I in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Chandrakona - I in 2027 is 1,86,707. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Chandrakona - I population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Chandrakona - I. The Census 2011 population was 1,36,006. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Chandrakona - I in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Chandrakona - I had a total population of 1,36,006. This comprised 69,820 males and 66,186 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Paschim Medinipur District
#24 of 30
By population size
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Rank in West Bengal
#256 of 304
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Chandrakona - I | Paschim Medinipur Avg | West Bengal Avg |
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| Literacy Rate | 70.18% | 67.54% ↑ 2.6%
| 63.53% ↑ 6.7%
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| Sex Ratio | 948 | 966 ↓ 18 | 955 ↓ 7 |
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