Sindhekela Population

As per the 2011 Census, Sindhekela Tehsil has a population of 98.78 k (98,777) with 49.62 k (49,620) males and 49.16 k (49,157) females.The sex ratio in Sindhekela is 991, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sindhekela Tehsil is 13.97 k (13,970) which is 14.14% of Sindhekela Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sindhekela Tehsil is 962 females for every 1000 males.

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

98.78 k

Toatl Population

49.62 k

Male Population

49.16 k

Female Population

Sindhekela Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Sindhekela Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.09 Lac (1,09,377), indicating a 10.73% increased from Sindhekela 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 54.67 k, and the estimated female population is 54.71 k.

Sindhekela Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Sindhekela Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.10 Lac (1,10,055), projecting a 11.42% increased from Sindhekela 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 54.99 k, and the estimated female population is 55.07 k.

Sindhekela Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Sindhekela Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 97.38 k (97,381), accounting for 98.59% of the Sindhekela Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 48.89 k (48,891), and the Hindu female population is around 48.49 k (48,490).

Sindhekela Christian Population

Christian is the second most popular religion in Sindhekela Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 651 (651), accounting for 0.66% of the Sindhekela Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 332 (332), and the Christian female population is around 319 (319).

Sindhekela Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu97,38198.59%
Christian6510.66%
Jain5150.52%
Religion not stated1210.12%
Muslim900.09%
Buddhist150.02%
Sikh30%
Other religions and persuasions10%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Sindhekela Urban Population

The Urban population of Sindhekela Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Sindhekela total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Sindhekela Rural Population

The Rural population of Sindhekela Tehsil is 98.78 k (98,777), with 49.62 k (49,620) being males and 49.16 k (49,157) being females, making up 100% of the Sindhekela total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 991 females for every 1000 males.

Sindhekela Literacy Rate

Sindhekela Tehsil has a literacy rate of 53.73% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sindhekela Tehsil is 68.37 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sindhekela Tehsil is 39.03 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Sindhekela Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Sindhekela Tehsil, it is around 53.73%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sindhekela

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 53.73 68.37 39.03
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 53.73 68.37 39.03

Literacy Rate by Religion in Sindhekela

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 53.35 68.08 38.57
Christian 72.31 82.01 62.23
Jain 95.7 97.57 93.58
Religion not stated 64.71 84.44 42.5

Sindhekela Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sindhekela Tehsil is 20.08 k (20,082) with 10.20 k (10,199) males and 9.88 k (9,883) females, which is 20.33% of Sindhekela Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 970 females for every 1000 males.

Sindhekela Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sindhekela Tehsil is 15.93 k (15,931) with 7.97 k (7,973) males and 7.96 k (7,958) females, which is 16.13% of Sindhekela Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 999 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sindhekela

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 991
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 991

Sex Ratio by Religion in Sindhekela

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 992
Christian 961
Jain 873
Religion not stated 921

Sindhekela Area & Households

The Total Area of Sindhekela Tehsil is 289.03 Square KM, with a population density of 342 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Sindhekela Tehsil are 107.The Total Number of households in Sindhekela Tehsil are 24.34 k(24,337).

Sindhekela Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Sindhekela Tehsil, there are about 49.05 k (49,046) workers, making up nearly 49.65% of the Sindhekela Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 28.94 k (28,941) are male workers, and about 20.11 k (20,105) are female workers.

Sindhekela - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.09 Lac (1,09,377) 10.73%
2025 1.10 Lac (1,10,055) 11.42% 0.69 %
2026 1.11 Lac (1,10,643) 12.01% 0.59 %
2027 1.11 Lac (1,11,162) 12.54% 0.53 %
2028 1.12 Lac (1,11,684) 13.07% 0.53 %
2029 1.12 Lac (1,12,204) 13.59% 0.52 %
2030 1.13 Lac (1,12,726) 14.12% 0.53 %
2031 1.13 Lac (1,13,152) 14.55% 0.43 %
2032 1.14 Lac (1,13,510) 14.91% 0.36 %
2033 1.14 Lac (1,13,870) 15.28% 0.37 %
2034 1.14 Lac (1,14,226) 15.64% 0.36 %
2035 1.15 Lac (1,14,586) 16% 0.36 %
2036 1.15 Lac (1,14,944) 16.37% 0.37 %

Projected estimates indicate that Sindhekela Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.15 Lac (1,14,944), with a male population of 57.20 k (57,199) and a female population of 57.75 k (57,752). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Sindhekela Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.

Sindhekela Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Sindhekela is 98.78 k (98,777).

The estimated population of Sindhekela in 2024 is approximately 1.09 Lac (1,09,377).

Hindu constitute 98.59% of Sindhekela population, amounting to approximately 97.38 k (97,381) people.

Christian constitute 0.66% of Sindhekela population, totaling around 651 (651) people.

Hindu: 98.59%, Christian: 0.66%, Jain: 0.52%, Religion not stated: 0.12%, Muslim: 0.09%, Buddhist: 0.02%, Sikh: 0%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Sindhekela is 20.08 k (20.33%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 15.93 k (16.13%).

In Sindhekela , 0 (0%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 98.78 k (100%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sindhekela is 53.73%, with male literacy at 68.37% and female literacy at 39.03%.

The sex ratio in Sindhekela is 991 females for every 1000 males.

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