Patnagarh Population

As per the 2011 Census, Patnagarh Tehsil has a population of 1.68 Lac (1,68,325) with 84.65 k (84,647) males and 83.68 k (83,678) females.The sex ratio in Patnagarh is 989, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Patnagarh Tehsil is 21.48 k (21,480) which is 12.76% of Patnagarh Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Patnagarh Tehsil is 943 females for every 1000 males.

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

Patnagarh Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Patnagarh Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.86 Lac (1,86,388), indicating a 10.73% increased from Patnagarh's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 93.27 k, and the estimated female population is 93.12 k.

Patnagarh Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Patnagarh Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.88 Lac (1,87,544), projecting a 11.42% increased from Patnagarh's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 93.81 k, and the estimated female population is 93.74 k.

Patnagarh Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Patnagarh Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.67 Lac (1,66,677), accounting for 99.02% of the Patnagarh Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 83.80 k (83,796), and the Hindu female population is around 82.88 k (82,881).

Patnagarh Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Patnagarh Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 587 (587), accounting for 0.35% of the Patnagarh Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 316 (316), and the Muslim female population is around 271 (271).

Patnagarh Religion Wise Population

Patnagarh Urban Population

The Urban population of Patnagarh Tehsil is 21.02 k (21,024), with 10.69 k (10,694) being males and 10.33 k (10,330) being females, making up 12.49% of the Patnagarh total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 966 females for every 1000 males.

Patnagarh Rural Population

The Rural population of Patnagarh Tehsil is 1.47 Lac (1,47,301), with 73.95 k (73,953) being males and 73.35 k (73,348) being females, making up 87.51% of the Patnagarh total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 992 females for every 1000 males.

Patnagarh Literacy Rate

Patnagarh Tehsil has a literacy rate of 66.47% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Patnagarh Tehsil is 77.03 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Patnagarh Tehsil is 55.87 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Patnagarh Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 79.7%, while in the rural regions of Patnagarh Tehsil, it is around 64.53%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Patnagarh

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	66.47	77.03	55.87
Urban Area	79.7	86.88	72.31
Rural Area	64.53	75.56	53.49

Literacy Rate by Religion in Patnagarh

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	66.35	76.92	55.74
Muslim	74.75	86.62	61.34
Christian	81.78	89.76	75.1
Religion not stated	67.26	78.62	55.15

Patnagarh Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Patnagarh Tehsil is 25.32 k (25,322) with 12.62 k (12,624) males and 12.70 k (12,698) females, which is 15.04% of Patnagarh Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1006 females for every 1000 males.

Patnagarh Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Patnagarh Tehsil is 48.22 k (48,217) with 24.07 k (24,074) males and 24.14 k (24,143) females, which is 28.65% of Patnagarh Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1003 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Patnagarh

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	989
Urban Area	966
Rural Area	992

Sex Ratio by Religion in Patnagarh

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	990
Muslim	858
Christian	1115
Religion not stated	889

Patnagarh Area & Households

The Total Area of Patnagarh Tehsil is 771.05 Square KM, with a population density of 218 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Patnagarh Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Patnagarh Tehsil are 190.The Total Number of households in Patnagarh Tehsil are 42.73 k(42,725).

Patnagarh Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Patnagarh Tehsil, there are about 77.99 k (77,988) workers, making up nearly 46.33% of the Patnagarh Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 49.89 k (49,893) are male workers, and about 28.10 k (28,095) are female workers.

Patnagarh - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Patnagarh Census Frequently Asked Questions