Bhanjanagar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Bhanjanagar Tehsil has a population of 1.77 Lac (1,77,235) with 88.96 k (88,958) males and 88.28 k (88,277) females.The sex ratio in Bhanjanagar is 993, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bhanjanagar Tehsil is 20.69 k (20,687) which is 11.67% of Bhanjanagar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bhanjanagar Tehsil is 905 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Bhanjanagar Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Ganjam District in the state of ODISHA in India.

Bhanjanagar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Bhanjanagar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.96 Lac (1,96,254), indicating a 10.73% increased from Bhanjanagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 98.02 k, and the estimated female population is 98.24 k.

Bhanjanagar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Bhanjanagar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.97 Lac (1,97,471), projecting a 11.42% increased from Bhanjanagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 98.59 k, and the estimated female population is 98.89 k.

Bhanjanagar Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Bhanjanagar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.76 Lac (1,75,791), accounting for 99.19% of the Bhanjanagar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 88.25 k (88,249), and the Hindu female population is around 87.54 k (87,542).

Bhanjanagar Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Bhanjanagar Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 644 (644), accounting for 0.36% of the Bhanjanagar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 315 (315), and the Muslim female population is around 329 (329).

Bhanjanagar Religion Wise Population

Bhanjanagar Urban Population

The Urban population of Bhanjanagar Tehsil is 43.99 k (43,994), with 22.17 k (22,171) being males and 21.82 k (21,823) being females, making up 24.82% of the Bhanjanagar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 985 females for every 1000 males.

Bhanjanagar Rural Population

The Rural population of Bhanjanagar Tehsil is 1.33 Lac (1,33,241), with 66.79 k (66,787) being males and 66.45 k (66,454) being females, making up 75.18% of the Bhanjanagar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 996 females for every 1000 males.

Bhanjanagar Literacy Rate

Bhanjanagar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 77.21% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bhanjanagar Tehsil is 85.44 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bhanjanagar Tehsil is 69.02 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Bhanjanagar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 84.86%, while in the rural regions of Bhanjanagar Tehsil, it is around 74.64%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bhanjanagar

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	77.21	85.44	69.02
Urban Area	84.86	90.56	79.12
Rural Area	74.64	83.71	65.64

Literacy Rate by Religion in Bhanjanagar

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	77.15	85.41	68.93
Muslim	90.37	93.31	87.46
Christian	79.78	85.78	74.8
Religion not stated	79.61	86.84	70.65

Bhanjanagar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bhanjanagar Tehsil is 35.13 k (35,126) with 17.34 k (17,335) males and 17.79 k (17,791) females, which is 19.82% of Bhanjanagar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1027 females for every 1000 males.

Bhanjanagar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Bhanjanagar Tehsil is 9.11 k (9,111) with 4.53 k (4,528) males and 4.58 k (4,583) females, which is 5.14% of Bhanjanagar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1013 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bhanjanagar

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	993
Urban Area	985
Rural Area	996

Sex Ratio by Religion in Bhanjanagar

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	992
Muslim	1045
Christian	1206
Religion not stated	777

Bhanjanagar Area & Households

The Total Area of Bhanjanagar Tehsil is 635.8 Square KM, with a population density of 279 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Bhanjanagar Tehsil are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Bhanjanagar Tehsil are 139.The Total Number of households in Bhanjanagar Tehsil are 38.69 k(38,693).

Bhanjanagar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Bhanjanagar Tehsil, there are about 75.21 k (75,213) workers, making up nearly 42.44% of the Bhanjanagar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 50.80 k (50,796) are male workers, and about 24.42 k (24,417) are female workers.

Bhanjanagar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Bhanjanagar Census Frequently Asked Questions