Nilagiri Population

As per the 2011 Census, Nilagiri Tehsil has a population of 1.32 Lac (1,32,168) with 67.03 k (67,026) males and 65.14 k (65,142) females.The sex ratio in Nilagiri is 972, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nilagiri Tehsil is 18.12 k (18,123) which is 13.71% of Nilagiri Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nilagiri Tehsil is 959 females for every 1000 males.

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

Nilagiri Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Nilagiri Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.46 Lac (1,46,351), indicating a 10.73% increased from Nilagiri 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 73.85 k, and the estimated female population is 72.50 k.

Nilagiri Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Nilagiri Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.47 Lac (1,47,259), projecting a 11.42% increased from Nilagiri 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 74.28 k, and the estimated female population is 72.97 k.

Nilagiri Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Nilagiri Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.31 Lac (1,30,505), accounting for 98.74% of the Nilagiri Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 66.22 k (66,216), and the Hindu female population is around 64.29 k (64,289).

Nilagiri Other religions and persuasions Population

Other religions and persuasions is the second most popular religion in Nilagiri Tehsil, with a total Other religions and persuasions population of 664 (664), accounting for 0.5% of the Nilagiri Tehsil population. Out of this, the Other religions and persuasions male population stands at approximately 326 (326), and the Other religions and persuasions female population is around 338 (338).

Nilagiri Religion Wise Population

Nilagiri Urban Population

The Urban population of Nilagiri Tehsil is 17.26 k (17,264), with 8.83 k (8,825) being males and 8.44 k (8,439) being females, making up 13.06% of the Nilagiri total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 957 females for every 1000 males.

Nilagiri Rural Population

The Rural population of Nilagiri Tehsil is 1.15 Lac (1,14,904), with 58.20 k (58,201) being males and 56.70 k (56,703) being females, making up 86.94% of the Nilagiri total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 975 females for every 1000 males.

Nilagiri Literacy Rate

Nilagiri Tehsil has a literacy rate of 71.55% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nilagiri Tehsil is 79.27 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nilagiri Tehsil is 63.62 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Nilagiri Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 77.46%, while in the rural regions of Nilagiri Tehsil, it is around 70.64%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nilagiri

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	71.55	79.27	63.62
Urban Area	77.46	83.21	71.47
Rural Area	70.64	78.66	62.43

Literacy Rate by Religion in Nilagiri

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	71.66	79.35	63.77
Other religions and persuasions	48.62	59.78	37.59
Christian	82.56	88.56	76.7
Muslim	57	71.43	44.91

Nilagiri Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Nilagiri Tehsil is 19.88 k (19,884) with 10.07 k (10,067) males and 9.82 k (9,817) females, which is 15.04% of Nilagiri Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 976 females for every 1000 males.

Nilagiri Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Nilagiri Tehsil is 46.98 k (46,978) with 23.16 k (23,160) males and 23.82 k (23,818) females, which is 35.54% of Nilagiri Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1029 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nilagiri

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	972
Urban Area	957
Rural Area	975

Sex Ratio by Religion in Nilagiri

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	971
Other religions and persuasions	1037
Christian	1022
Muslim	1280

Nilagiri Area & Households

The Total Area of Nilagiri Tehsil is 260.57 Square KM, with a population density of 507 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Nilagiri Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Nilagiri Tehsil are 165.The Total Number of households in Nilagiri Tehsil are 31.94 k(31,939).

Nilagiri Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Nilagiri Tehsil, there are about 54.12 k (54,119) workers, making up nearly 40.95% of the Nilagiri Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 38.52 k (38,521) are male workers, and about 15.60 k (15,598) are female workers.

Nilagiri - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Nilagiri Census Frequently Asked Questions