Bhadrak Population

As per the 2011 Census, Bhadrak District has a population of 15.06 Lac (15,06,337) with 7.60 Lac (7,60,260) males and 7.46 Lac (7,46,077) females.The sex ratio in Bhadrak is 982, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bhadrak District is 1.85 Lac (1,84,560) which is 12.25% of Bhadrak District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bhadrak District is 942 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Bhadrak District is listed as part of ODISHA State in INDIA.

Bhadrak Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Bhadrak District current estimated population is projected to be 16.68 Lac (16,67,974), indicating a 10.73% increased from Bhadrak's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 8.38 Lac, and the estimated female population is 8.30 Lac.

Bhadrak Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Bhadrak District estimated population is projected to be 16.78 Lac (16,78,324), projecting a 11.42% increased from Bhadrak's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 8.43 Lac, and the estimated female population is 8.36 Lac.

Bhadrak Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Bhadrak District, with a total Hindu population of 13.99 Lac (13,98,543), accounting for 92.84% of the Bhadrak District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 7.05 Lac (7,05,199), and the Hindu female population is around 6.93 Lac (6,93,344).

Bhadrak Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Bhadrak District, with a total Muslim population of 1.04 Lac (1,04,202), accounting for 6.92% of the Bhadrak District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 53.32 k (53,322), and the Muslim female population is around 50.88 k (50,880).

Bhadrak Religion Wise Population

Bhadrak Urban Population

The Urban population of Bhadrak District is 1.86 Lac (1,85,838), with 95.01 k (95,005) being males and 90.83 k (90,833) being females, making up 12.34% of the Bhadrak total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 957 females for every 1000 males.

Bhadrak Rural Population

The Rural population of Bhadrak District is 13.20 Lac (13,20,499), with 6.65 Lac (6,65,255) being males and 6.55 Lac (6,55,244) being females, making up 87.66% of the Bhadrak total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 985 females for every 1000 males.

Bhadrak Literacy Rate

Bhadrak District has a literacy rate of 82.78% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bhadrak District is 89.64 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bhadrak District is 75.83 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Bhadrak District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 79.48%, while in the rural regions of Bhadrak District, it is around 83.24%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bhadrak

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	82.78	89.64	75.83
Urban Area	79.48	84.85	73.87
Rural Area	83.24	90.32	76.1

Literacy Rate by Religion in Bhadrak

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	83.83	90.75	76.82
Muslim	68.18	74.37	61.71
Religion not stated	80.56	87.63	73.93
Christian	82.64	87.65	77.68

Bhadrak Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bhadrak District is 3.35 Lac (3,34,896) with 1.69 Lac (1,68,687) males and 1.66 Lac (1,66,209) females, which is 22.23% of Bhadrak District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 986 females for every 1000 males.

Bhadrak Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Bhadrak District is 30.43 k (30,428) with 15.36 k (15,361) males and 15.07 k (15,067) females, which is 2.02% of Bhadrak District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 981 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bhadrak

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	982
Urban Area	957
Rural Area	985

Sex Ratio by Religion in Bhadrak

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	984
Muslim	955
Religion not stated	1082
Christian	1009

Bhadrak Area & Households

The Total Area of Bhadrak District is 2,505 Square KM, with a population density of 601 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Bhadrak District are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Bhadrak District are 1,312.The Total Number of households in Bhadrak District are 3.06 Lac(3,06,333).

Bhadrak Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Bhadrak District, there are about 4.69 Lac (4,68,599) workers, making up nearly 31.11% of the Bhadrak District total population. Out of these, around 4.10 Lac (4,09,559) are male workers, and about 59.04 k (59,040) are female workers.

Bhadrak - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Bhadrak - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036