Sohela Population
As per the 2011 Census, Sohela Tehsil has a population of 1.05 Lac (1,04,566) with 53.00 k (52,998) males and 51.57 k (51,568) females.The sex ratio in Sohela is 974, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sohela Tehsil is 11.48 k (11,479) which is 10.98% of Sohela Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sohela Tehsil is 961 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Sohela Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Bargarh District in the state of ODISHA in India.
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Sohela Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Sohela Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.16 Lac (1,15,787), indicating a 10.73% increased from Sohela's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 58.40 k, and the estimated female population is 57.39 k.
Sohela Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Sohela Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.17 Lac (1,16,505), projecting a 11.42% increased from Sohela's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 58.74 k, and the estimated female population is 57.77 k.
Sohela Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Sohela Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.03 Lac (1,02,857), accounting for 98.37% of the Sohela Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 52.12 k (52,120), and the Hindu female population is around 50.74 k (50,737).
Sohela Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Sohela Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 913 (913), accounting for 0.87% of the Sohela Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 464 (464), and the Christian female population is around 449 (449).
Sohela Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,02,857 | 98.37% |
| Christian | 913 | 0.87% |
| Muslim | 578 | 0.55% |
| Religion not stated | 160 | 0.15% |
| Sikh | 28 | 0.03% |
| Buddhist | 17 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 11 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 2 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSohela Urban Population
The Urban population of Sohela Tehsil is 6.92 k (6,917), with 3.58 k (3,584) being males and 3.33 k (3,333) being females, making up 6.61% of the Sohela total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 930 females for every 1000 males.
Sohela Rural Population
The Rural population of Sohela Tehsil is 97.65 k (97,649), with 49.41 k (49,414) being males and 48.24 k (48,235) being females, making up 93.39% of the Sohela total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 977 females for every 1000 males.
Sohela Literacy Rate
Sohela Tehsil has a literacy rate of 76.01% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sohela Tehsil is 84.88 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sohela Tehsil is 66.9 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Sohela Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 83.48%, while in the rural regions of Sohela Tehsil, it is around 75.48%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sohela
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 76.01 | 84.88 | 66.9 |
| Urban Area | 83.48 | 89.88 | 76.66 |
| Rural Area | 75.48 | 84.52 | 66.23 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Sohela
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 75.85 | 84.8 | 66.67 |
| Christian | 87.33 | 90.41 | 84.16 |
| Muslim | 87.6 | 91.85 | 82.77 |
| Religion not stated | 70.87 | 83.61 | 59.09 |
Sohela Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sohela Tehsil is 20.79 k (20,789) with 10.56 k (10,559) males and 10.23 k (10,230) females, which is 19.88% of Sohela Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 969 females for every 1000 males.
Sohela Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sohela Tehsil is 20.33 k (20,330) with 10.20 k (10,203) males and 10.13 k (10,127) females, which is 19.44% of Sohela Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 993 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sohela
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 974 |
| Urban Area | 930 |
| Rural Area | 977 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Sohela
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 974 |
| Christian | 968 |
| Muslim | 835 |
| Religion not stated | 1192 |
Sohela Area & Households
The Total Area of Sohela Tehsil is 444.76 Square KM, with a population density of 235 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sohela Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Sohela Tehsil are 92.The Total Number of households in Sohela Tehsil are 27.67 k(27,666).
Sohela Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Sohela Tehsil, there are about 56.96 k (56,964) workers, making up nearly 54.48% of the Sohela Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 34.02 k (34,016) are male workers, and about 22.95 k (22,948) are female workers.
Sohela - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.16 Lac (1,15,787) | 10.73% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.17 Lac (1,16,505) | 11.42% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.17 Lac (1,17,127) | 12.01% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.18 Lac (1,17,677) | 12.54% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.18 Lac (1,18,230) | 13.07% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.19 Lac (1,18,780) | 13.59% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.19 Lac (1,19,332) | 14.12% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.20 Lac (1,19,783) | 14.55% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.20 Lac (1,20,162) | 14.91% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.21 Lac (1,20,544) | 15.28% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.21 Lac (1,20,920) | 15.64% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.21 Lac (1,21,302) | 16% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.22 Lac (1,21,681) | 16.37% | 0.37 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Sohela Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.22 Lac (1,21,681), with a male population of 61.09 k (61,093) and a female population of 60.59 k (60,585). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Sohela Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.