Sabang Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Sabang Population 2026
3,64,648 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
3,71,328
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 • 11.7% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 952
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 16,230
Girls 15,459
Literacy Gap
11.6% Diff Male Literacy 82.3%
Female Literacy 70.7%
SC Population
36,064
13.3% of total
ST Population
16,818
6.2% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 59%
Main Workers 71,417
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 88,774
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 13.0%
Cultivators (Farmers) 27.4%
Agricultural Laborers 40.3%
Household Industries 19.3%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Sabang in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Sabang in 2026 is 3,64,047. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Sabang? ▼
The literacy rate of Sabang is 76.66% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Sabang? ▼
The sex ratio of Sabang is 947 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 Sabang in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Sabang in 2027 is 3,71,328. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Sabang population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Sabang. The Census 2011 population was 2,70,492. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Sabang in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Sabang had a total population of 2,70,492. This comprised 1,38,924 males and 1,31,568 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Paschim Medinipur District
#5 of 30
By population size
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Rank in West Bengal
#66 of 304
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Sabang | Paschim Medinipur Avg | West Bengal Avg |
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| Literacy Rate | 76.66% | 67.54% ↑ 9.1%
| 63.53% ↑ 13.1%
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| Sex Ratio | 947 | 966 ↓ 19 | 955 ↓ 8 |
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