Parajang Population
As per the 2011 Census, Parajang Tehsil has a population of 1.64 Lac (1,64,482) with 83.88 k (83,880) males and 80.60 k (80,602) females.The sex ratio in Parajang is 961, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Parajang Tehsil is 18.27 k (18,273) which is 11.11% of Parajang Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Parajang Tehsil is 867 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Parajang Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Dhenkanal District in the state of ODISHA in India.
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Parajang Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Parajang Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.82 Lac (1,82,132), indicating a 10.73% increased from Parajang 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 92.42 k, and the estimated female population is 89.70 k.
Parajang Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Parajang Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.83 Lac (1,83,262), projecting a 11.42% increased from Parajang 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 92.96 k, and the estimated female population is 90.29 k.
Parajang Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Parajang Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.64 Lac (1,64,085), accounting for 99.76% of the Parajang Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 83.67 k (83,667), and the Hindu female population is around 80.42 k (80,418).
Parajang Religion not stated Population
Religion not stated is the second most popular religion in Parajang Tehsil, with a total Religion not stated population of 142 (142), accounting for 0.09% of the Parajang Tehsil population. Out of this, the Religion not stated male population stands at approximately 76 (76), and the Religion not stated female population is around 66 (66).
Parajang Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,64,085 | 99.76% |
| Religion not stated | 142 | 0.09% |
| Muslim | 125 | 0.08% |
| Christian | 93 | 0.06% |
| Sikh | 13 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 13 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 7 | 0% |
| Jain | 4 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationParajang Urban Population
The Urban population of Parajang Tehsil is 6.43 k (6,426), with 3.57 k (3,573) being males and 2.85 k (2,853) being females, making up 3.91% of the Parajang total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 799 females for every 1000 males.
Parajang Rural Population
The Rural population of Parajang Tehsil is 1.58 Lac (1,58,056), with 80.31 k (80,307) being males and 77.75 k (77,749) being females, making up 96.09% of the Parajang total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 969 females for every 1000 males.
Parajang Literacy Rate
Parajang Tehsil has a literacy rate of 77.1% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Parajang Tehsil is 85.68 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Parajang Tehsil is 68.28 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Parajang Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 92.14%, while in the rural regions of Parajang Tehsil, it is around 76.47%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Parajang
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 77.1 | 85.68 | 68.28 |
| Urban Area | 92.14 | 95.8 | 87.55 |
| Rural Area | 76.47 | 85.21 | 67.56 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Parajang
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 77.09 | 85.67 | 68.28 |
| Religion not stated | 75.22 | 88.33 | 60.38 |
| Muslim | 78.85 | 84.48 | 71.74 |
| Christian | 87.36 | 95.92 | 76.32 |
Parajang Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Parajang Tehsil is 29.79 k (29,793) with 15.11 k (15,113) males and 14.68 k (14,680) females, which is 18.11% of Parajang Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 972 females for every 1000 males.
Parajang Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Parajang Tehsil is 19.80 k (19,799) with 9.86 k (9,860) males and 9.94 k (9,939) females, which is 12.04% of Parajang Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1009 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Parajang
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 961 |
| Urban Area | 799 |
| Rural Area | 969 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Parajang
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 962 |
| Religion not stated | 869 |
| Muslim | 894 |
| Christian | 824 |
Parajang Area & Households
The Total Area of Parajang Tehsil is 859.78 Square KM, with a population density of 191 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Parajang Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Parajang Tehsil are 132.The Total Number of households in Parajang Tehsil are 38.92 k(38,920).
Parajang Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Parajang Tehsil, there are about 61.93 k (61,925) workers, making up nearly 37.65% of the Parajang Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 46.42 k (46,422) are male workers, and about 15.50 k (15,503) are female workers.
Parajang - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.82 Lac (1,82,132) | 10.73% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.83 Lac (1,83,262) | 11.42% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.84 Lac (1,84,240) | 12.01% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.85 Lac (1,85,106) | 12.54% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.86 Lac (1,85,975) | 13.07% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.87 Lac (1,86,840) | 13.59% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.88 Lac (1,87,709) | 14.12% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.88 Lac (1,88,418) | 14.55% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.89 Lac (1,89,014) | 14.91% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.90 Lac (1,89,614) | 15.28% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.90 Lac (1,90,207) | 15.64% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.91 Lac (1,90,807) | 16% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.91 Lac (1,91,403) | 16.37% | 0.37 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Parajang Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.91 Lac (1,91,403), with a male population of 96.69 k (96,692) and a female population of 94.70 k (94,695). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Parajang Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.