Barapali Population

As per the 2011 Census, Barapali Tehsil has a population of 1.28 Lac (1,28,271) with 65.60 k (65,595) males and 62.68 k (62,676) females.The sex ratio in Barapali is 956, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Barapali Tehsil is 13.38 k (13,377) which is 10.43% of Barapali Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Barapali Tehsil is 979 females for every 1000 males.

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

Barapali Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Barapali Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.42 Lac (1,42,036), indicating a 10.73% increased from Barapali's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 72.28 k, and the estimated female population is 69.75 k.

Barapali Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Barapali Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.43 Lac (1,42,917), projecting a 11.42% increased from Barapali's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 72.70 k, and the estimated female population is 70.21 k.

Barapali Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Barapali Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.27 Lac (1,27,479), accounting for 99.38% of the Barapali Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 65.20 k (65,202), and the Hindu female population is around 62.28 k (62,277).

Barapali Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Barapali Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 329 (329), accounting for 0.26% of the Barapali Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 165 (165), and the Muslim female population is around 164 (164).

Barapali Religion Wise Population

Barapali Urban Population

The Urban population of Barapali Tehsil is 20.85 k (20,850), with 10.57 k (10,570) being males and 10.28 k (10,280) being females, making up 16.25% of the Barapali total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 973 females for every 1000 males.

Barapali Rural Population

The Rural population of Barapali Tehsil is 1.07 Lac (1,07,421), with 55.03 k (55,025) being males and 52.40 k (52,396) being females, making up 83.75% of the Barapali total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 953 females for every 1000 males.

Barapali Literacy Rate

Barapali Tehsil has a literacy rate of 76.51% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Barapali Tehsil is 85.54 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Barapali Tehsil is 67.03 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Barapali Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 83.69%, while in the rural regions of Barapali Tehsil, it is around 75.12%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Barapali

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	76.51	85.54	67.03
Urban Area	83.69	90.82	76.3
Rural Area	75.12	84.53	65.22

Literacy Rate by Religion in Barapali

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	76.47	85.51	66.97
Muslim	84.33	92	76.67
Christian	89.37	95.24	83.59
Religion not stated	70.73	81.97	59.68

Barapali Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Barapali Tehsil is 27.23 k (27,231) with 13.86 k (13,859) males and 13.37 k (13,372) females, which is 21.23% of Barapali Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 965 females for every 1000 males.

Barapali Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Barapali Tehsil is 15.87 k (15,869) with 8.05 k (8,048) males and 7.82 k (7,821) females, which is 12.37% of Barapali Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 972 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Barapali

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	956
Urban Area	973
Rural Area	953

Sex Ratio by Religion in Barapali

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	956
Muslim	994
Christian	980
Religion not stated	1186

Barapali Area & Households

The Total Area of Barapali Tehsil is 285.81 Square KM, with a population density of 449 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Barapali Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Barapali Tehsil are 74.The Total Number of households in Barapali Tehsil are 33.10 k(33,101).

Barapali Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Barapali Tehsil, there are about 67.26 k (67,258) workers, making up nearly 52.43% of the Barapali Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 42.19 k (42,193) are male workers, and about 25.07 k (25,065) are female workers.

Barapali - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Barapali Census Frequently Asked Questions