Kharagpur - I Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Kharagpur - I Population 2026
3,47,861 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
3,54,234
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 966
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 14,585
Girls 14,092
Literacy Gap
13.0% Diff Male Literacy 74.9%
Female Literacy 61.9%
SC Population
46,431
18.0% of total
ST Population
42,453
16.5% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 38%
Main Workers 73,753
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 24,130
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 62.9%
Cultivators (Farmers) 8.6%
Agricultural Laborers 26.6%
Household Industries 1.8%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Kharagpur - I in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Kharagpur - I in 2026 is 3,47,288. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Kharagpur - I? ▼
The literacy rate of Kharagpur - I is 68.49% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Kharagpur - I? ▼
The sex ratio of Kharagpur - I is 969 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 Kharagpur - I in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Kharagpur - I in 2027 is 3,54,234. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Kharagpur - I population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Kharagpur - I. The Census 2011 population was 2,58,040. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Kharagpur - I in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Kharagpur - I had a total population of 2,58,040. This comprised 1,31,073 males and 1,26,967 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Paschim Medinipur District
#6 of 30
By population size
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Rank in West Bengal
#74 of 304
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Kharagpur - I | Paschim Medinipur Avg | West Bengal Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 68.49% | 67.54% ↑ 0.9%
| 63.53% ↑ 5.0%
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| Sex Ratio | 969 | 966 ↑ 3 | 955 ↑ 14 |
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