Debagarh Population
As per the 2011 Census, Debagarh District has a population of 3.13 Lac (3,12,520) with 1.58 Lac (1,58,230) males and 1.54 Lac (1,54,290) females.The sex ratio in Debagarh is 976, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Debagarh District is 39.92 k (39,917) which is 12.77% of Debagarh District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Debagarh District is 927 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Debagarh District is listed as part of ODISHA State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Debagarh Population Census 2011
- Debagarh Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Debagarh Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Debagarh District current estimated population is projected to be 3.46 Lac (3,46,055), indicating a 10.73% increased from Debagarh's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.74 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.72 Lac.
Debagarh Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Debagarh District estimated population is projected to be 3.48 Lac (3,48,203), projecting a 11.42% increased from Debagarh's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.75 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.73 Lac.
Debagarh Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Debagarh District, with a total Hindu population of 2.96 Lac (2,96,001), accounting for 94.71% of the Debagarh District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.50 Lac (1,49,871), and the Hindu female population is around 1.46 Lac (1,46,130).
Debagarh Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Debagarh District, with a total Christian population of 14.52 k (14,518), accounting for 4.65% of the Debagarh District population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 7.30 k (7,303), and the Christian female population is around 7.22 k (7,215).
Debagarh Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,96,001 | 94.71% |
| Christian | 14,518 | 4.65% |
| Religion not stated | 726 | 0.23% |
| Muslim | 704 | 0.23% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 409 | 0.13% |
| Buddhist | 102 | 0.03% |
| Sikh | 53 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 7 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationDebagarh Urban Population
The Urban population of Debagarh District is 22.39 k (22,390), with 11.56 k (11,564) being males and 10.83 k (10,826) being females, making up 7.16% of the Debagarh total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 937 females for every 1000 males.
Debagarh Rural Population
The Rural population of Debagarh District is 2.90 Lac (2,90,130), with 1.47 Lac (1,46,666) being males and 1.43 Lac (1,43,464) being females, making up 92.84% of the Debagarh total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 979 females for every 1000 males.
Debagarh Literacy Rate
Debagarh District has a literacy rate of 72.57% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Debagarh District is 81.92 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Debagarh District is 63.05 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Debagarh District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 83.41%, while in the rural regions of Debagarh District, it is around 71.72%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Debagarh
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 72.57 | 81.92 | 63.05 |
| Urban Area | 83.41 | 89.13 | 77.3 |
| Rural Area | 71.72 | 81.34 | 61.96 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Debagarh
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 72.62 | 82.02 | 63.04 |
| Christian | 71.57 | 79.68 | 63.38 |
| Religion not stated | 75.41 | 85.67 | 64.53 |
| Muslim | 77.89 | 87.13 | 65.91 |
Debagarh Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Debagarh District is 52.11 k (52,112) with 26.34 k (26,343) males and 25.77 k (25,769) females, which is 16.67% of Debagarh District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 979 females for every 1000 males.
Debagarh Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Debagarh District is 1.10 Lac (1,10,400) with 55.13 k (55,126) males and 55.27 k (55,274) females, which is 35.33% of Debagarh District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1003 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Debagarh
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 976 |
| Urban Area | 937 |
| Rural Area | 979 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Debagarh
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 976 |
| Christian | 988 |
| Religion not stated | 896 |
| Muslim | 839 |
Debagarh Area & Households
The Total Area of Debagarh District is 2,940 Square KM, with a population density of 106 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Debagarh District are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Debagarh District are 878.The Total Number of households in Debagarh District are 75.45 k(75,452).
Debagarh Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Debagarh District, there are about 1.65 Lac (1,65,435) workers, making up nearly 52.94% of the Debagarh District total population. Out of these, around 92.38 k (92,384) are male workers, and about 73.05 k (73,051) are female workers.
Debagarh - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Debagarh district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 59,882, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 3,12,520 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1971. The growth rate of 33.11% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 16.44%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.
Debagarh District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 59,882 to 3,12,520.
- The year 1971 stands out with a growth rate of 33.11%.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 59.88 k | --- | --- | 29.67 k | 30.21 k |
| 1911 | 69.34 k | 9.46 k | 15.7960656 | 34.18 k | 35.16 k |
| 1921 | 72.49 k | 3.15 k | 4.538440461 | 35.65 k | 36.84 k |
| 1931 | 81.01 k | 8.52 k | 11.75229003 | 39.64 k | 41.37 k |
| 1941 | 91.24 k | 10.23 k | 12.63347612 | 44.84 k | 46.40 k |
| 1951 | 98.77 k | 7.53 k | 8.250676779 | 48.93 k | 49.84 k |
| 1961 | 1.23 Lac | 23.87 k | 24.16243963 | 61.27 k | 61.36 k |
| 1971 | 1.63 Lac | 40.61 k | 33.11398144 | 82.56 k | 80.69 k |
| 1981 | 1.98 Lac | 34.43 k | 21.09003143 | 1.00 Lac | 97.28 k |
| 1991 | 2.34 Lac | 36.57 k | 18.49891992 | 1.18 Lac | 1.16 Lac |
| 2001 | 2.74 Lac | 39.87 k | 17.02114943 | 1.38 Lac | 1.36 Lac |
| 2011 | 3.13 Lac | 38.41 k | 14.01345455 | 1.58 Lac | 1.54 Lac |
Debagarh - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.46 Lac (3,46,055) | 10.73% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.48 Lac (3,48,203) | 11.42% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.50 Lac (3,50,061) | 12.01% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.52 Lac (3,51,705) | 12.54% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.53 Lac (3,53,356) | 13.07% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.55 Lac (3,55,000) | 13.59% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.57 Lac (3,56,651) | 14.12% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.58 Lac (3,57,999) | 14.55% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.59 Lac (3,59,132) | 14.91% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.60 Lac (3,60,272) | 15.28% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.61 Lac (3,61,397) | 15.64% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.63 Lac (3,62,538) | 16% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.64 Lac (3,63,671) | 16.37% | 0.37 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Debagarh District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.64 Lac (3,63,671), with a male population of 1.82 Lac (1,82,397) and a female population of 1.81 Lac (1,81,266). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Debagarh District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.65%.