Turekela Population
As per the 2011 Census, Turekela Tehsil has a population of 52.42 k (52,422) with 25.99 k (25,994) males and 26.43 k (26,428) females.The sex ratio in Turekela is 1017, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Turekela Tehsil is 8.35 k (8,353) which is 15.93% of Turekela Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Turekela Tehsil is 965 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Turekela Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Balangir District in the state of ODISHA in India.
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Turekela Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Turekela Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 58.05 k (58,048), indicating a 10.73% increased from Turekela 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 28.64 k, and the estimated female population is 29.41 k.
Turekela Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Turekela Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 58.41 k (58,408), projecting a 11.42% increased from Turekela 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 28.81 k, and the estimated female population is 29.61 k.
Turekela Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Turekela Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 51.97 k (51,967), accounting for 99.13% of the Turekela Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 25.78 k (25,777), and the Hindu female population is around 26.19 k (26,190).
Turekela Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Turekela Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 311 (311), accounting for 0.59% of the Turekela Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 141 (141), and the Muslim female population is around 170 (170).
Turekela Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 51,967 | 99.13% |
| Muslim | 311 | 0.59% |
| Religion not stated | 77 | 0.15% |
| Christian | 33 | 0.06% |
| Sikh | 25 | 0.05% |
| Buddhist | 5 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 2 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 2 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationTurekela Urban Population
The Urban population of Turekela Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Turekela total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Turekela Rural Population
The Rural population of Turekela Tehsil is 52.42 k (52,422), with 25.99 k (25,994) being males and 26.43 k (26,428) being females, making up 100% of the Turekela total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1017 females for every 1000 males.
Turekela Literacy Rate
Turekela Tehsil has a literacy rate of 48.25% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Turekela Tehsil is 61.61 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Turekela Tehsil is 35.24 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Turekela Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Turekela Tehsil, it is around 48.25%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Turekela
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 48.25 | 61.61 | 35.24 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 48.25 | 61.61 | 35.24 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Turekela
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 48.01 | 61.45 | 34.91 |
| Muslim | 82.22 | 85.83 | 79.33 |
| Religion not stated | 61.29 | 68.57 | 51.85 |
| Christian | 67.86 | 80 | 53.85 |
Turekela Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Turekela Tehsil is 6.90 k (6,898) with 3.48 k (3,478) males and 3.42 k (3,420) females, which is 13.16% of Turekela Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 984 females for every 1000 males.
Turekela Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Turekela Tehsil is 18.34 k (18,341) with 9.06 k (9,059) males and 9.28 k (9,282) females, which is 34.99% of Turekela Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1025 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Turekela
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1017 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1017 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Turekela
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1017 |
| Muslim | 1206 |
| Religion not stated | 750 |
| Christian | 737 |
Turekela Area & Households
The Total Area of Turekela Tehsil is 389.52 Square KM, with a population density of 135 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Turekela Tehsil are 75.The Total Number of households in Turekela Tehsil are 13.93 k(13,925).
Turekela Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Turekela Tehsil, there are about 25.45 k (25,446) workers, making up nearly 48.54% of the Turekela Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 14.83 k (14,831) are male workers, and about 10.62 k (10,615) are female workers.
Turekela - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 58.05 k (58,048) | 10.73% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 58.41 k (58,408) | 11.42% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 58.72 k (58,720) | 12.01% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 59.00 k (58,995) | 12.54% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 59.27 k (59,272) | 13.07% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 59.55 k (59,548) | 13.59% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 59.83 k (59,825) | 14.12% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 60.05 k (60,051) | 14.55% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 60.24 k (60,241) | 14.91% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 60.43 k (60,432) | 15.28% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 60.62 k (60,621) | 15.64% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 60.81 k (60,812) | 16% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 61.00 k (61,002) | 16.37% | 0.37 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Turekela Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 61.00 k (61,002), with a male population of 29.97 k (29,965) and a female population of 31.05 k (31,049). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Turekela Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.