NALCO Population
As per the 2011 Census, NALCO Tehsil has a population of 50.38 k (50,375) with 26.34 k (26,335) males and 24.04 k (24,040) females.The sex ratio in NALCO is 913, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of NALCO Tehsil is 5.50 k (5,502) which is 10.92% of NALCO Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of NALCO Tehsil is 856 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the NALCO Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Anugul District in the state of ODISHA in India.
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NALCO Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, NALCO Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 55.78 k (55,781), indicating a 10.73% increased from NALCO 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 29.02 k, and the estimated female population is 26.75 k.
NALCO Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, NALCO Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 56.13 k (56,127), projecting a 11.42% increased from NALCO 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 29.19 k, and the estimated female population is 26.93 k.
NALCO Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in NALCO Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 48.57 k (48,572), accounting for 96.42% of the NALCO Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 25.43 k (25,433), and the Hindu female population is around 23.14 k (23,139).
NALCO Other religions and persuasions Population
Other religions and persuasions is the second most popular religion in NALCO Tehsil, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 945 (945), accounting for 1.88% of the NALCO Tehsil population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 458 (458), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 487 (487).
NALCO Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 48,572 | 96.42% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 945 | 1.88% |
| Christian | 425 | 0.84% |
| Muslim | 371 | 0.74% |
| Sikh | 35 | 0.07% |
| Religion not stated | 18 | 0.04% |
| Buddhist | 9 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationNALCO Urban Population
The Urban population of NALCO Tehsil is 30.57 k (30,568), with 15.89 k (15,893) being males and 14.68 k (14,675) being females, making up 60.68% of the NALCO total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 924 females for every 1000 males.
NALCO Rural Population
The Rural population of NALCO Tehsil is 19.81 k (19,807), with 10.44 k (10,442) being males and 9.37 k (9,365) being females, making up 39.32% of the NALCO total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 897 females for every 1000 males.
NALCO Literacy Rate
NALCO Tehsil has a literacy rate of 84.63% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of NALCO Tehsil is 91.24 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of NALCO Tehsil is 77.45 higher than national average of 64.63%. In NALCO Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.29%, while in the rural regions of NALCO Tehsil, it is around 78.93%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of NALCO
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 84.63 | 91.24 | 77.45 |
| Urban Area | 88.29 | 93.78 | 82.39 |
| Rural Area | 78.93 | 87.33 | 69.61 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in NALCO
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 84.83 | 91.34 | 77.74 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 64.22 | 79.55 | 49.39 |
| Christian | 94.99 | 97.01 | 92.93 |
| Muslim | 94.34 | 96.93 | 91.61 |
NALCO Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in NALCO Tehsil is 7.87 k (7,867) with 4.07 k (4,067) males and 3.80 k (3,800) females, which is 15.62% of NALCO Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 935 females for every 1000 males.
NALCO Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in NALCO Tehsil is 8.72 k (8,720) with 4.40 k (4,396) males and 4.32 k (4,324) females, which is 17.31% of NALCO Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 984 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of NALCO
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 913 |
| Urban Area | 924 |
| Rural Area | 897 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in NALCO
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 910 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1064 |
| Christian | 950 |
| Muslim | 943 |
NALCO Area & Households
The Total Area of NALCO Tehsil is 42.94 Square KM, with a population density of 1,173 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in NALCO Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in NALCO Tehsil are 11.The Total Number of households in NALCO Tehsil are 11.79 k(11,790).
NALCO Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In NALCO Tehsil, there are about 17.70 k (17,697) workers, making up nearly 35.13% of the NALCO Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 14.15 k (14,148) are male workers, and about 3.55 k (3,549) are female workers.
NALCO - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 55.78 k (55,781) | 10.73% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 56.13 k (56,127) | 11.42% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 56.43 k (56,427) | 12.01% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 56.69 k (56,692) | 12.54% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 56.96 k (56,958) | 13.07% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 57.22 k (57,223) | 13.59% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 57.49 k (57,489) | 14.12% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 57.71 k (57,706) | 14.55% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 57.89 k (57,889) | 14.91% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 58.07 k (58,073) | 15.28% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 58.25 k (58,254) | 15.64% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 58.44 k (58,438) | 16% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 58.62 k (58,620) | 16.37% | 0.37 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that NALCO Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 58.62 k (58,620), with a male population of 30.36 k (30,358) and a female population of 28.24 k (28,244). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from NALCO Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.