Dhenkanal Sadar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Dhenkanal Sadar Tehsil has a population of 2.83 Lac (2,82,828) with 1.46 Lac (1,46,122) males and 1.37 Lac (1,36,706) females.The sex ratio in Dhenkanal Sadar is 936, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Dhenkanal Sadar Tehsil is 32.00 k (32,001) which is 11.31% of Dhenkanal Sadar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Dhenkanal Sadar Tehsil is 870 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Dhenkanal Sadar Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Dhenkanal District in the state of ODISHA in India.
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Dhenkanal Sadar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Dhenkanal Sadar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.13 Lac (3,13,177), indicating a 10.73% increased from Dhenkanal Sadar 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.61 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.52 Lac.
Dhenkanal Sadar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Dhenkanal Sadar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.15 Lac (3,15,120), projecting a 11.42% increased from Dhenkanal Sadar 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.62 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.53 Lac.
Dhenkanal Sadar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Dhenkanal Sadar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.78 Lac (2,78,379), accounting for 98.43% of the Dhenkanal Sadar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.44 Lac (1,43,767), and the Hindu female population is around 1.35 Lac (1,34,612).
Dhenkanal Sadar Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Dhenkanal Sadar Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 3.37 k (3,374), accounting for 1.19% of the Dhenkanal Sadar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.78 k (1,784), and the Muslim female population is around 1.59 k (1,590).
Dhenkanal Sadar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,78,379 | 98.43% |
| Muslim | 3,374 | 1.19% |
| Religion not stated | 369 | 0.13% |
| Buddhist | 346 | 0.12% |
| Christian | 321 | 0.11% |
| Sikh | 30 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 8 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationDhenkanal Sadar Urban Population
The Urban population of Dhenkanal Sadar Tehsil is 72.07 k (72,070), with 37.32 k (37,316) being males and 34.75 k (34,754) being females, making up 25.48% of the Dhenkanal Sadar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 932 females for every 1000 males.
Dhenkanal Sadar Rural Population
The Rural population of Dhenkanal Sadar Tehsil is 2.11 Lac (2,10,758), with 1.09 Lac (1,08,806) being males and 1.02 Lac (1,01,952) being females, making up 74.52% of the Dhenkanal Sadar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 938 females for every 1000 males.
Dhenkanal Sadar Literacy Rate
Dhenkanal Sadar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 82.43% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Dhenkanal Sadar Tehsil is 88.13 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Dhenkanal Sadar Tehsil is 76.4 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Dhenkanal Sadar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 90.66%, while in the rural regions of Dhenkanal Sadar Tehsil, it is around 79.57%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Dhenkanal Sadar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 82.43 | 88.13 | 76.4 |
| Urban Area | 90.66 | 94.02 | 87.08 |
| Rural Area | 79.57 | 86.06 | 72.7 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Dhenkanal Sadar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 82.32 | 88.04 | 76.28 |
| Muslim | 90.6 | 94.45 | 86.25 |
| Religion not stated | 76.57 | 81.98 | 69.47 |
| Buddhist | 83.23 | 96.3 | 68.92 |
Dhenkanal Sadar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Dhenkanal Sadar Tehsil is 54.21 k (54,209) with 27.57 k (27,574) males and 26.64 k (26,635) females, which is 19.17% of Dhenkanal Sadar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 966 females for every 1000 males.
Dhenkanal Sadar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Dhenkanal Sadar Tehsil is 29.34 k (29,339) with 14.51 k (14,514) males and 14.83 k (14,825) females, which is 10.37% of Dhenkanal Sadar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1022 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Dhenkanal Sadar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 936 |
| Urban Area | 932 |
| Rural Area | 938 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Dhenkanal Sadar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 937 |
| Muslim | 892 |
| Religion not stated | 827 |
| Buddhist | 955 |
Dhenkanal Sadar Area & Households
The Total Area of Dhenkanal Sadar Tehsil is 701.87 Square KM, with a population density of 403 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Dhenkanal Sadar Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Dhenkanal Sadar Tehsil are 234.The Total Number of households in Dhenkanal Sadar Tehsil are 66.17 k(66,165).
Dhenkanal Sadar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Dhenkanal Sadar Tehsil, there are about 97.21 k (97,212) workers, making up nearly 34.37% of the Dhenkanal Sadar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 79.72 k (79,722) are male workers, and about 17.49 k (17,490) are female workers.
Dhenkanal Sadar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.13 Lac (3,13,177) | 10.73% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.15 Lac (3,15,120) | 11.42% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.17 Lac (3,16,802) | 12.01% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.18 Lac (3,18,290) | 12.54% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.20 Lac (3,19,784) | 13.07% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.21 Lac (3,21,272) | 13.59% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.23 Lac (3,22,766) | 14.12% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.24 Lac (3,23,986) | 14.55% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.25 Lac (3,25,011) | 14.91% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.26 Lac (3,26,043) | 15.28% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.27 Lac (3,27,062) | 15.64% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.28 Lac (3,28,094) | 16% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.29 Lac (3,29,119) | 16.37% | 0.37 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Dhenkanal Sadar Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.29 Lac (3,29,119), with a male population of 1.68 Lac (1,68,440) and a female population of 1.61 Lac (1,60,608). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Dhenkanal Sadar Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.