Villages In Colliery Subdistrict (Tahsil)

Colliery Population

As per the 2011 Census, Colliery Tehsil has a population of 61.94 k (61,938) with 32.65 k (32,651) males and 29.29 k (29,287) females.The sex ratio in Colliery is 897, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Colliery Tehsil is 6.33 k (6,328) which is 10.22% of Colliery Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Colliery Tehsil is 826 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Colliery Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Anugul District in the state of ODISHA in India.

61.94 k

Toatl Population

32.65 k

Male Population

29.29 k

Female Population

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  1. Colliery Population Census 2011
  2. Colliery Population 2024
  3. Hindu Population
  4. Muslim Population
  5. All Religion Population
  6. Urban Population
  7. Rural Population
  8. Literacy Rate
  9. Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
  10. Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
  11. Sex Ratio
  12. Population Projections Up to 2036

Colliery Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Colliery Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 68.59 k (68,585), indicating a 10.73% increased from Colliery 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 35.98 k, and the estimated female population is 32.59 k.

Colliery Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Colliery Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 69.01 k (69,010), projecting a 11.42% increased from Colliery 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 36.19 k, and the estimated female population is 32.81 k.

Colliery Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Colliery Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 60.45 k (60,448), accounting for 97.59% of the Colliery Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 31.86 k (31,863), and the Hindu female population is around 28.59 k (28,585).

Colliery Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Colliery Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 800 (800), accounting for 1.29% of the Colliery Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 447 (447), and the Muslim female population is around 353 (353).

Colliery Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu60,44897.59%
Muslim8001.29%
Christian2160.35%
Sikh2110.34%
Religion not stated1950.31%
Buddhist510.08%
Other religions and persuasions150.02%
Jain20%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Colliery Urban Population

The Urban population of Colliery Tehsil is 38.71 k (38,713), with 20.63 k (20,629) being males and 18.08 k (18,084) being females, making up 62.5% of the Colliery total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 877 females for every 1000 males.

Colliery Rural Population

The Rural population of Colliery Tehsil is 23.23 k (23,225), with 12.02 k (12,022) being males and 11.20 k (11,203) being females, making up 37.5% of the Colliery total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 932 females for every 1000 males.

Colliery Literacy Rate

Colliery Tehsil has a literacy rate of 82.79% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Colliery Tehsil is 88.43 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Colliery Tehsil is 76.56 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Colliery Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 87.13%, while in the rural regions of Colliery Tehsil, it is around 75.43%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Colliery

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 82.79 88.43 76.56
Urban Area 87.13 91.78 81.88
Rural Area 75.43 82.59 67.81

Literacy Rate by Religion in Colliery

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 82.76 88.44 76.5
Muslim 82.19 85.39 78.16
Christian 94 97.96 90.2
Sikh 94.92 98.06 91.49

Colliery Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Colliery Tehsil is 11.38 k (11,380) with 5.88 k (5,876) males and 5.50 k (5,504) females, which is 18.37% of Colliery Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 937 females for every 1000 males.

Colliery Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Colliery Tehsil is 3.85 k (3,850) with 1.99 k (1,988) males and 1.86 k (1,862) females, which is 6.22% of Colliery Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 937 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Colliery

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 897
Urban Area 877
Rural Area 932

Sex Ratio by Religion in Colliery

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 898
Muslim 790
Christian 982
Sikh 936

Colliery Area & Households

The Total Area of Colliery Tehsil is 85.05 Square KM, with a population density of 728 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Colliery Tehsil are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Colliery Tehsil are 47.The Total Number of households in Colliery Tehsil are 14.31 k(14,306).

Colliery Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Colliery Tehsil, there are about 20.71 k (20,713) workers, making up nearly 33.44% of the Colliery Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 17.25 k (17,249) are male workers, and about 3.46 k (3,464) are female workers.

Colliery - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 68.59 k (68,585) 10.73% ↑
2025 69.01 k (69,010) 11.42% 0.69 % ↑
2026 69.38 k (69,379) 12.01% 0.59 % ↑
2027 69.70 k (69,704) 12.54% 0.53 % ↑
2028 70.03 k (70,032) 13.07% 0.53 % ↑
2029 70.36 k (70,357) 13.59% 0.52 % ↑
2030 70.69 k (70,685) 14.12% 0.53 % ↑
2031 70.95 k (70,952) 14.55% 0.43 % ↑
2032 71.18 k (71,176) 14.91% 0.36 % ↑
2033 71.40 k (71,402) 15.28% 0.37 % ↑
2034 71.63 k (71,625) 15.64% 0.36 % ↑
2035 71.85 k (71,851) 16% 0.36 % ↑
2036 72.08 k (72,076) 16.37% 0.37 % ↑

Projected estimates indicate that Colliery Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 72.08 k (72,076), with a male population of 37.64 k (37,638) and a female population of 34.41 k (34,408). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Colliery Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.

Colliery Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Colliery is 61.94 k (61,938).

The estimated population of Colliery in 2024 is approximately 68.59 k (68,585).

Hindu constitute 97.59% of Colliery population, amounting to approximately 60.45 k (60,448) people.

Muslim constitute 1.29% of Colliery population, totaling around 800 (800) people.

Hindu: 97.59%, Muslim: 1.29%, Christian: 0.35%, Sikh: 0.34%, Religion not stated: 0.31%, Buddhist: 0.08%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.02%, Jain: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Colliery is 11.38 k (18.37%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 3.85 k (6.22%).

In Colliery , 38.71 k (62.5%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 23.23 k (37.5%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Colliery is 82.79%, with male literacy at 88.43% and female literacy at 76.56%.

The sex ratio in Colliery is 897 females for every 1000 males.

Colliery population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.47% up to 2036.