Dhamanagar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Dhamanagar Tehsil has a population of 1.19 Lac (1,19,385) with 60.11 k (60,108) males and 59.28 k (59,277) females.The sex ratio in Dhamanagar is 987, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Dhamanagar Tehsil is 14.37 k (14,367) which is 12.03% of Dhamanagar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Dhamanagar Tehsil is 930 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Dhamanagar Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Bhadrak District in the state of ODISHA in India.
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Dhamanagar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Dhamanagar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.32 Lac (1,32,196), indicating a 10.73% increased from Dhamanagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 66.23 k, and the estimated female population is 65.97 k.
Dhamanagar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Dhamanagar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.33 Lac (1,33,016), projecting a 11.42% increased from Dhamanagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 66.62 k, and the estimated female population is 66.40 k.
Dhamanagar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Dhamanagar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.05 Lac (1,04,773), accounting for 87.76% of the Dhamanagar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 52.61 k (52,608), and the Hindu female population is around 52.17 k (52,165).
Dhamanagar Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Dhamanagar Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 14.23 k (14,225), accounting for 11.92% of the Dhamanagar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 7.32 k (7,316), and the Muslim female population is around 6.91 k (6,909).
Dhamanagar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,04,773 | 87.76% |
| Muslim | 14,225 | 11.92% |
| Religion not stated | 322 | 0.27% |
| Christian | 32 | 0.03% |
| Sikh | 9 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 9 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 9 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 6 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationDhamanagar Urban Population
The Urban population of Dhamanagar Tehsil is 22.92 k (22,920), with 11.76 k (11,758) being males and 11.16 k (11,162) being females, making up 19.2% of the Dhamanagar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 950 females for every 1000 males.
Dhamanagar Rural Population
The Rural population of Dhamanagar Tehsil is 96.47 k (96,465), with 48.35 k (48,350) being males and 48.12 k (48,115) being females, making up 80.8% of the Dhamanagar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 996 females for every 1000 males.
Dhamanagar Literacy Rate
Dhamanagar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 83.23% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Dhamanagar Tehsil is 89.09 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Dhamanagar Tehsil is 77.35 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Dhamanagar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 74.08%, while in the rural regions of Dhamanagar Tehsil, it is around 85.34%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Dhamanagar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 83.23 | 89.09 | 77.35 |
| Urban Area | 74.08 | 79.94 | 67.94 |
| Rural Area | 85.34 | 91.24 | 79.46 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Dhamanagar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 85.53 | 91.38 | 79.68 |
| Muslim | 65.24 | 71.43 | 58.71 |
| Religion not stated | 76.74 | 88.71 | 65.67 |
| Christian | 73.33 | 83.33 | 66.67 |
Dhamanagar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Dhamanagar Tehsil is 22.17 k (22,165) with 11.17 k (11,169) males and 11.00 k (10,996) females, which is 18.57% of Dhamanagar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 985 females for every 1000 males.
Dhamanagar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Dhamanagar Tehsil is 1.43 k (1,429) with 733 (733) males and 696 (696) females, which is 1.2% of Dhamanagar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 950 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Dhamanagar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 987 |
| Urban Area | 950 |
| Rural Area | 996 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Dhamanagar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 992 |
| Muslim | 945 |
| Religion not stated | 1078 |
| Christian | 1462 |
Dhamanagar Area & Households
The Total Area of Dhamanagar Tehsil is 154.51 Square KM, with a population density of 773 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Dhamanagar Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Dhamanagar Tehsil are 116.The Total Number of households in Dhamanagar Tehsil are 24.01 k(24,011).
Dhamanagar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Dhamanagar Tehsil, there are about 35.75 k (35,748) workers, making up nearly 29.94% of the Dhamanagar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 31.89 k (31,887) are male workers, and about 3.86 k (3,861) are female workers.
Dhamanagar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.32 Lac (1,32,196) | 10.73% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.33 Lac (1,33,016) | 11.42% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.34 Lac (1,33,726) | 12.01% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.34 Lac (1,34,354) | 12.54% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.35 Lac (1,34,985) | 13.07% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.36 Lac (1,35,613) | 13.59% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.36 Lac (1,36,244) | 14.12% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.37 Lac (1,36,759) | 14.55% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.37 Lac (1,37,191) | 14.91% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.38 Lac (1,37,627) | 15.28% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.38 Lac (1,38,057) | 15.64% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.38 Lac (1,38,492) | 16% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.39 Lac (1,38,925) | 16.37% | 0.37 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Dhamanagar Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.39 Lac (1,38,925), with a male population of 69.29 k (69,289) and a female population of 69.64 k (69,641). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Dhamanagar Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.