Parlakhemundi Population
As per the 2011 Census, Parlakhemundi Tehsil has a population of 77.65 k (77,645) with 38.88 k (38,876) males and 38.77 k (38,769) females.The sex ratio in Parlakhemundi is 998, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Parlakhemundi Tehsil is 8.42 k (8,416) which is 10.84% of Parlakhemundi Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Parlakhemundi Tehsil is 919 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Parlakhemundi Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Gajapati District in the state of ODISHA in India.
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Parlakhemundi Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Parlakhemundi Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 85.98 k (85,977), indicating a 10.73% increased from Parlakhemundi 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 42.84 k, and the estimated female population is 43.15 k.
Parlakhemundi Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Parlakhemundi Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 86.51 k (86,511), projecting a 11.42% increased from Parlakhemundi 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 43.09 k, and the estimated female population is 43.43 k.
Parlakhemundi Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Parlakhemundi Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 67.54 k (67,543), accounting for 86.99% of the Parlakhemundi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 33.86 k (33,856), and the Hindu female population is around 33.69 k (33,687).
Parlakhemundi Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Parlakhemundi Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 9.43 k (9,433), accounting for 12.15% of the Parlakhemundi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 4.71 k (4,712), and the Christian female population is around 4.72 k (4,721).
Parlakhemundi Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 67,543 | 86.99% |
| Christian | 9,433 | 12.15% |
| Muslim | 482 | 0.62% |
| Religion not stated | 139 | 0.18% |
| Buddhist | 28 | 0.04% |
| Sikh | 14 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 6 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationParlakhemundi Urban Population
The Urban population of Parlakhemundi Tehsil is 46.27 k (46,272), with 23.19 k (23,185) being males and 23.09 k (23,087) being females, making up 59.59% of the Parlakhemundi total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 996 females for every 1000 males.
Parlakhemundi Rural Population
The Rural population of Parlakhemundi Tehsil is 31.37 k (31,373), with 15.69 k (15,691) being males and 15.68 k (15,682) being females, making up 40.41% of the Parlakhemundi total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1000 females for every 1000 males.
Parlakhemundi Literacy Rate
Parlakhemundi Tehsil has a literacy rate of 69.44% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Parlakhemundi Tehsil is 77.16 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Parlakhemundi Tehsil is 61.78 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Parlakhemundi Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 81.61%, while in the rural regions of Parlakhemundi Tehsil, it is around 51.04%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Parlakhemundi
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 69.44 | 77.16 | 61.78 |
| Urban Area | 81.61 | 87.73 | 75.52 |
| Rural Area | 51.04 | 61.13 | 41.06 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Parlakhemundi
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 71.28 | 78.52 | 64.06 |
| Christian | 55.06 | 66.25 | 44.06 |
| Muslim | 80.05 | 87.82 | 73.21 |
| Religion not stated | 89.09 | 93.75 | 85.48 |
Parlakhemundi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Parlakhemundi Tehsil is 11.35 k (11,351) with 5.55 k (5,547) males and 5.80 k (5,804) females, which is 14.62% of Parlakhemundi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1047 females for every 1000 males.
Parlakhemundi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Parlakhemundi Tehsil is 12.06 k (12,055) with 6.03 k (6,033) males and 6.02 k (6,022) females, which is 15.53% of Parlakhemundi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 999 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Parlakhemundi
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 998 |
| Urban Area | 996 |
| Rural Area | 1000 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Parlakhemundi
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 996 |
| Christian | 1002 |
| Muslim | 1181 |
| Religion not stated | 1242 |
Parlakhemundi Area & Households
The Total Area of Parlakhemundi Tehsil is 150.24 Square KM, with a population density of 517 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Parlakhemundi Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Parlakhemundi Tehsil are 70.The Total Number of households in Parlakhemundi Tehsil are 18.10 k(18,095).
Parlakhemundi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Parlakhemundi Tehsil, there are about 32.58 k (32,584) workers, making up nearly 41.97% of the Parlakhemundi Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 21.72 k (21,721) are male workers, and about 10.86 k (10,863) are female workers.
Parlakhemundi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 85.98 k (85,977) | 10.73% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 86.51 k (86,511) | 11.42% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 86.97 k (86,972) | 12.01% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 87.38 k (87,381) | 12.54% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 87.79 k (87,791) | 13.07% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 88.20 k (88,199) | 13.59% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 88.61 k (88,610) | 14.12% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 88.94 k (88,944) | 14.55% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 89.23 k (89,226) | 14.91% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 89.51 k (89,509) | 15.28% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 89.79 k (89,789) | 15.64% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 90.07 k (90,072) | 16% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 90.35 k (90,354) | 16.37% | 0.37 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Parlakhemundi Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 90.35 k (90,354), with a male population of 44.81 k (44,814) and a female population of 45.55 k (45,548). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Parlakhemundi Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.