Kharagpur - II Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Kharagpur - II Population 2026
2,47,294 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
2,51,824
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 • 12.3% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 970
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 11,437
Girls 11,090
Literacy Gap
14.1% Diff Male Literacy 73.7%
Female Literacy 59.6%
SC Population
34,138
18.6% of total
ST Population
46,899
25.6% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 43%
Main Workers 43,075
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 36,493
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 21.0%
Cultivators (Farmers) 18.2%
Agricultural Laborers 57.9%
Household Industries 2.9%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Kharagpur - II in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Kharagpur - II in 2026 is 2,46,886. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Kharagpur - II? ▼
The literacy rate of Kharagpur - II is 66.73% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Kharagpur - II? ▼
The sex ratio of Kharagpur - II is 982 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 - II in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Kharagpur - II in 2027 is 2,51,824. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Kharagpur - II population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Kharagpur - II. The Census 2011 population was 1,83,440. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Kharagpur - II in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Kharagpur - II had a total population of 1,83,440. This comprised 92,546 males and 90,894 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Paschim Medinipur District
#14 of 30
By population size
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Rank in West Bengal
#178 of 304
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Kharagpur - II | Paschim Medinipur Avg | West Bengal Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 66.73% | 67.54% ↓ 0.8%
| 63.53% ↑ 3.2%
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| Sex Ratio | 982 | 966 ↑ 16 | 955 ↑ 27 |
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