Ganjam Population

As per the 2011 Census, Ganjam District has a population of 35.29 Lac (35,29,031) with 17.79 Lac (17,79,218) males and 17.50 Lac (17,49,813) females.The sex ratio in Ganjam is 984, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Ganjam District is 4.20 Lac (4,20,158) which is 11.91% of Ganjam District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Ganjam District is 909 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Ganjam District is listed as part of ODISHA State in INDIA.

35.29 Lac

Toatl Population

17.79 Lac

Male Population

17.50 Lac

Female Population

Ganjam Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Ganjam District current estimated population is projected to be 39.08 Lac (39,07,712), indicating a 10.73% increased from Ganjam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 19.60 Lac, and the estimated female population is 19.47 Lac.

Ganjam Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Ganjam District estimated population is projected to be 39.32 Lac (39,31,960), projecting a 11.42% increased from Ganjam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 19.72 Lac, and the estimated female population is 19.60 Lac.

Ganjam Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Ganjam District, with a total Hindu population of 34.86 Lac (34,86,059), accounting for 98.78% of the Ganjam District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 17.58 Lac (17,57,552), and the Hindu female population is around 17.29 Lac (17,28,507).

Ganjam Christian Population

Christian is the second most popular religion in Ganjam District, with a total Christian population of 23.98 k (23,975), accounting for 0.68% of the Ganjam District population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 11.85 k (11,845), and the Christian female population is around 12.13 k (12,130).

Ganjam Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu34,86,05998.78%
Christian23,9750.68%
Muslim13,3150.38%
Religion not stated4,6720.13%
Sikh5900.02%
Buddhist1740%
Jain1700%
Other religions and persuasions760%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Ganjam Urban Population

The Urban population of Ganjam District is 7.68 Lac (7,68,001), with 3.96 Lac (3,95,582) being males and 3.72 Lac (3,72,419) being females, making up 21.76% of the Ganjam total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 942 females for every 1000 males.

Ganjam Rural Population

The Rural population of Ganjam District is 27.61 Lac (27,61,030), with 13.84 Lac (13,83,636) being males and 13.77 Lac (13,77,394) being females, making up 78.24% of the Ganjam total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 996 females for every 1000 males.

Ganjam Literacy Rate

Ganjam District has a literacy rate of 71.09% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Ganjam District is 80.99 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Ganjam District is 61.13 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Ganjam District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 83.28%, while in the rural regions of Ganjam District, it is around 67.61%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Ganjam

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 71.09 80.99 61.13
Urban Area 83.28 89.29 76.93
Rural Area 67.61 78.54 56.77

Literacy Rate by Religion in Ganjam

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 71.1 81.04 61.11
Christian 62.87 70.51 55.54
Muslim 79.15 83.65 74.29
Religion not stated 74.74 82.71 66.54

Ganjam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Ganjam District is 6.88 Lac (6,88,235) with 3.42 Lac (3,42,111) males and 3.46 Lac (3,46,124) females, which is 19.5% of Ganjam District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1012 females for every 1000 males.

Ganjam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Ganjam District is 1.19 Lac (1,18,928) with 59.17 k (59,172) males and 59.76 k (59,756) females, which is 3.37% of Ganjam District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1010 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Ganjam

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 984
Urban Area 942
Rural Area 996

Sex Ratio by Religion in Ganjam

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 984
Christian 1025
Muslim 933
Religion not stated 930

Ganjam Area & Households

The Total Area of Ganjam District is 8,206 Square KM, with a population density of 430 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Ganjam District are 39 and the Total Number of Villages in Ganjam District are 3,195.The Total Number of households in Ganjam District are 7.58 Lac(7,58,267).

Ganjam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Ganjam District, there are about 15.02 Lac (15,01,772) workers, making up nearly 42.55% of the Ganjam District total population. Out of these, around 9.90 Lac (9,90,027) are male workers, and about 5.12 Lac (5,11,745) are female workers.

Ganjam - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Ganjam district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 9,57,123, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 35,29,031 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1971. The growth rate of 22.51% 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 12.81%.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.

Ganjam District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 9,57,123 to 35,29,031.
  • The year 1971 stands out with a growth rate of 22.51%.
  • 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 9.57 Lac --- --- 4.52 Lac 5.06 Lac
1911 10.64 Lac 1.07 Lac 11.18445592 4.93 Lac 5.71 Lac
1921 10.30 Lac -34.55 k -3.246561646 4.63 Lac 5.66 Lac
1931 11.66 Lac 1.36 Lac 13.23639818 5.32 Lac 6.34 Lac
1941 13.08 Lac 1.42 Lac 12.1920426 6.03 Lac 7.05 Lac
1951 13.62 Lac 53.78 k 4.111062523 6.40 Lac 7.22 Lac
1961 15.87 Lac 2.26 Lac 16.56813511 7.59 Lac 8.29 Lac
1971 19.45 Lac 3.57 Lac 22.51286803 9.51 Lac 9.94 Lac
1981 22.68 Lac 3.23 Lac 16.59690957 11.16 Lac 11.52 Lac
1991 27.04 Lac 4.36 Lac 19.2460139 13.48 Lac 13.56 Lac
2001 31.61 Lac 4.57 Lac 16.88496836 15.82 Lac 15.79 Lac
2011 35.29 Lac 3.68 Lac 11.65575905 17.79 Lac 17.50 Lac

Historical Population of Ganjam by Census Year 1901-2011

Ganjam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 39.08 Lac (39,07,712) 10.73%
2025 39.32 Lac (39,31,960) 11.42% 0.69 %
2026 39.53 Lac (39,52,947) 12.01% 0.59 %
2027 39.72 Lac (39,71,509) 12.54% 0.53 %
2028 39.90 Lac (39,90,154) 13.07% 0.53 %
2029 40.09 Lac (40,08,716) 13.59% 0.52 %
2030 40.27 Lac (40,27,362) 14.12% 0.53 %
2031 40.43 Lac (40,42,579) 14.55% 0.43 %
2032 40.55 Lac (40,55,372) 14.91% 0.36 %
2033 40.68 Lac (40,68,248) 15.28% 0.37 %
2034 40.81 Lac (40,80,957) 15.64% 0.36 %
2035 40.94 Lac (40,93,834) 16% 0.36 %
2036 41.07 Lac (41,06,626) 16.37% 0.37 %

Projected estimates indicate that Ganjam District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 41.07 Lac (41,06,626), with a male population of 20.51 Lac (20,50,961) and a female population of 20.56 Lac (20,55,750). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Ganjam District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.

Ganjam Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Ganjam is 35.29 Lac (35,29,031).

The estimated population of Ganjam in 2024 is approximately 39.08 Lac (39,07,712).

Hindu constitute 98.78% of Ganjam population, amounting to approximately 34.86 Lac (34,86,059) people.

Christian constitute 0.68% of Ganjam population, totaling around 23.98 k (23,975) people.

Hindu: 98.78%, Christian: 0.68%, Muslim: 0.38%, Religion not stated: 0.13%, Sikh: 0.02%, Buddhist: 0%, Jain: 0%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Ganjam is 6.88 Lac (19.5%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 1.19 Lac (3.37%).

In Ganjam, 7.68 Lac (21.76%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 27.61 Lac (78.24%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Ganjam is 71.09%, with male literacy at 80.99% and female literacy at 61.13%.

The sex ratio in Ganjam is 984 females for every 1000 males.

Ganjam population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.47% up to 2036.