According to the Central Statistical Authority projection of  2011, the population of the town was 261,168. Out of these 126,917 (48.6%) were males and 134,251 (51.4%) were females. Regarding age distribution 91,409 (35%) are within the age group of 0-15 years, 161,924 (66.4%) within 16-60 years and 7,835   (3%) above 61 years. Average household size in the town is 3.3.