Goalpokhar - II Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Goalpokhar - II Population 2026
4,25,809 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
4,35,752
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using an annual compound growth rate of 2.55% derived from Census 2001-2011 data. 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 • 19.0% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 958
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 28,272
Girls 27,073
Literacy Gap
10.9% Diff Male Literacy 42.6%
Female Literacy 31.7%
SC Population
64,877
22.3% of total
ST Population
17,647
6.1% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 31%
Main Workers 66,240
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 25,187
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 16.1%
Cultivators (Farmers) 22.0%
Agricultural Laborers 58.6%
Household Industries 3.2%
Historical Comparison (2001-2011)
Decadal Change| Metric | Census 2001 | Census 2011 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,26,472 | 2,91,252 | +28.60% |
| Literacy Rate | 26.26% | 37.31% | +11.1% |
| Sex Ratio | 940 | 940 | +0 |
Decadal Growth Rate
28.60%
Total population change from 2001 to 2011
Annual Compound Growth Rate (CAGR)
2.55%
Average annual growth rate over 10 years
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Goalpokhar - II in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Goalpokhar - II in 2026 is 4,24,917. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.55%.
What is the literacy rate of Goalpokhar - II? ▼
The literacy rate of Goalpokhar - II is 37.31% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Goalpokhar - II? ▼
The sex ratio of Goalpokhar - II 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 Goalpokhar - II in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Goalpokhar - II in 2027 is 4,35,752. This projection is based on the 2.55% annual growth rate calculated from Census 2001-2011 data.
How has Goalpokhar - II population changed since 2001? ▼
Goalpokhar - II population grew from 2,26,472 in 2001 to 2,91,252 in 2011, a decadal growth of 28.60%. The annual compound growth rate was 2.55%.
What was the population of Goalpokhar - II in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Goalpokhar - II had a total population of 2,91,252. This comprised 1,50,125 males and 1,41,127 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Uttar Dinajpur District
#7 of 10
By population size
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Rank in West Bengal
#51 of 304
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Goalpokhar - II | Uttar Dinajpur Avg | West Bengal Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 37.31% | 50.04% ↓ 12.7%
| 63.53% ↓ 26.2%
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| Sex Ratio | 940 | 940 ↑ 0 | 955 ↓ 15 |
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