Ghatal Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Ghatal Population 2026
2,95,980 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
3,01,402
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 • 11.6% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 959
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 13,038
Girls 12,508
Literacy Gap
13.5% Diff Male Literacy 78.2%
Female Literacy 64.7%
SC Population
72,243
32.9% of total
ST Population
3,861
1.8% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 39%
Main Workers 62,171
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 24,402
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 29.1%
Cultivators (Farmers) 29.1%
Agricultural Laborers 34.6%
Household Industries 7.1%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Ghatal in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Ghatal in 2026 is 2,95,492. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Ghatal? ▼
The literacy rate of Ghatal is 71.65% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Ghatal? ▼
The sex ratio of Ghatal is 940 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 Ghatal in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Ghatal in 2027 is 3,01,402. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Ghatal population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Ghatal. The Census 2011 population was 2,19,555. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Ghatal in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Ghatal had a total population of 2,19,555. This comprised 1,13,199 males and 1,06,356 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Paschim Medinipur District
#9 of 30
By population size
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Rank in West Bengal
#112 of 304
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Ghatal | Paschim Medinipur Avg | West Bengal Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 71.65% | 67.54% ↑ 4.1%
| 63.53% ↑ 8.1%
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| Sex Ratio | 940 | 966 ↓ 26 | 955 ↓ 15 |
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