Gajapati Population
As per the 2011 Census, Gajapati District has a population of 5.78 Lac (5,77,817) with 2.83 Lac (2,82,882) males and 2.95 Lac (2,94,935) females.The sex ratio in Gajapati is 1043, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Gajapati District is 86.98 k (86,984) which is 15.05% of Gajapati District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Gajapati District is 968 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Gajapati District is listed as part of ODISHA State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Gajapati Population Census 2011
- Gajapati 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
Gajapati Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Gajapati District current estimated population is projected to be 6.40 Lac (6,39,820), indicating a 10.73% increased from Gajapati's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.12 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.28 Lac.
Gajapati Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Gajapati District estimated population is projected to be 6.44 Lac (6,43,790), projecting a 11.42% increased from Gajapati's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.14 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.30 Lac.
Gajapati Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Gajapati District, with a total Hindu population of 3.53 Lac (3,53,160), accounting for 61.12% of the Gajapati District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.73 Lac (1,73,383), and the Hindu female population is around 1.80 Lac (1,79,777).
Gajapati Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Gajapati District, with a total Christian population of 2.19 Lac (2,19,482), accounting for 37.98% of the Gajapati District population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 1.07 Lac (1,06,952), and the Christian female population is around 1.13 Lac (1,12,530).
Gajapati Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 3,53,160 | 61.12% |
| Christian | 2,19,482 | 37.98% |
| Buddhist | 2,180 | 0.38% |
| Muslim | 1,556 | 0.27% |
| Religion not stated | 1,316 | 0.23% |
| Jain | 66 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 53 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 4 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationGajapati Urban Population
The Urban population of Gajapati District is 70.67 k (70,666), with 35.23 k (35,227) being males and 35.44 k (35,439) being females, making up 12.23% of the Gajapati total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1007 females for every 1000 males.
Gajapati Rural Population
The Rural population of Gajapati District is 5.07 Lac (5,07,151), with 2.48 Lac (2,47,655) being males and 2.59 Lac (2,59,496) being females, making up 87.77% of the Gajapati total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1048 females for every 1000 males.
Gajapati Literacy Rate
Gajapati District has a literacy rate of 53.49% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Gajapati District is 64.38 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Gajapati District is 43.18 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Gajapati District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 77.92%, while in the rural regions of Gajapati District, it is around 49.87%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Gajapati
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 53.49 | 64.38 | 43.18 |
| Urban Area | 77.92 | 85.12 | 70.85 |
| Rural Area | 49.87 | 61.24 | 39.16 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Gajapati
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 56.02 | 66.53 | 45.99 |
| Christian | 48.99 | 60.52 | 38.22 |
| Buddhist | 69.95 | 75.16 | 64.62 |
| Muslim | 63.07 | 74.55 | 51.44 |
Gajapati Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Gajapati District is 39.18 k (39,175) with 19.04 k (19,037) males and 20.14 k (20,138) females, which is 6.78% of Gajapati District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1058 females for every 1000 males.
Gajapati Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Gajapati District is 3.14 Lac (3,13,714) with 1.52 Lac (1,51,902) males and 1.62 Lac (1,61,812) females, which is 54.29% of Gajapati District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1066 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Gajapati
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1043 |
| Urban Area | 1007 |
| Rural Area | 1048 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Gajapati
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1037 |
| Christian | 1053 |
| Buddhist | 970 |
| Muslim | 1021 |
Gajapati Area & Households
The Total Area of Gajapati District is 4,325 Square KM, with a population density of 134 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Gajapati District are 5 and the Total Number of Villages in Gajapati District are 1,612.The Total Number of households in Gajapati District are 1.29 Lac(1,28,523).
Gajapati Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Gajapati District, there are about 2.94 Lac (2,93,933) workers, making up nearly 50.87% of the Gajapati District total population. Out of these, around 1.56 Lac (1,55,907) are male workers, and about 1.38 Lac (1,38,026) are female workers.
Gajapati - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Gajapati district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 1,84,840, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 5,77,817 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1971. The growth rate of 22.41% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1921 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 11.10%.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.
Gajapati District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 1,84,840 to 5,77,817.
- The year 1971 stands out with a growth rate of 22.41%.
- The year 1921 experienced a unique negative growth.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 1.85 Lac | --- | --- | 87.21 k | 97.63 k |
| 1911 | 2.06 Lac | 20.67 k | 11.18480848 | 95.19 k | 1.10 Lac |
| 1921 | 1.99 Lac | -6.67 k | -3.246494156 | 89.44 k | 1.09 Lac |
| 1931 | 2.25 Lac | 26.32 k | 13.23613723 | 1.03 Lac | 1.22 Lac |
| 1941 | 2.53 Lac | 27.45 k | 12.19216472 | 1.16 Lac | 1.36 Lac |
| 1951 | 2.63 Lac | 10.39 k | 4.111031499 | 1.29 Lac | 1.34 Lac |
| 1961 | 2.85 Lac | 22.07 k | 8.392079027 | 1.41 Lac | 1.44 Lac |
| 1971 | 3.49 Lac | 63.90 k | 22.41387173 | 1.72 Lac | 1.77 Lac |
| 1981 | 4.02 Lac | 53.31 k | 15.27578776 | 1.99 Lac | 2.03 Lac |
| 1991 | 4.55 Lac | 52.44 k | 13.03524241 | 2.24 Lac | 2.30 Lac |
| 2001 | 5.19 Lac | 64.13 k | 14.10333665 | 2.55 Lac | 2.63 Lac |
| 2011 | 5.78 Lac | 58.98 k | 11.36773206 | 2.83 Lac | 2.95 Lac |
Gajapati - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6.40 Lac (6,39,820) | 10.73% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 6.44 Lac (6,43,790) | 11.42% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 6.47 Lac (6,47,226) | 12.01% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 6.50 Lac (6,50,265) | 12.54% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 6.53 Lac (6,53,318) | 13.07% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 6.56 Lac (6,56,357) | 13.59% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 6.59 Lac (6,59,410) | 14.12% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 6.62 Lac (6,61,902) | 14.55% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 6.64 Lac (6,63,997) | 14.91% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 6.66 Lac (6,66,105) | 15.28% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 6.68 Lac (6,68,186) | 15.64% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 6.70 Lac (6,70,294) | 16% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 6.72 Lac (6,72,389) | 16.37% | 0.37 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Gajapati District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 6.72 Lac (6,72,389), with a male population of 3.26 Lac (3,26,088) and a female population of 3.47 Lac (3,46,502). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Gajapati District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.65%.