Dharakote Population

As per the 2011 Census, Dharakote Tehsil has a population of 57.53 k (57,528) with 28.88 k (28,883) males and 28.65 k (28,645) females.The sex ratio in Dharakote is 992, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Dharakote Tehsil is 6.92 k (6,919) which is 12.03% of Dharakote Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Dharakote Tehsil is 878 females for every 1000 males.

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

Dharakote Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Dharakote Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 63.70 k (63,702), indicating a 10.73% increased from Dharakote's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 31.83 k, and the estimated female population is 31.88 k.

Dharakote Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Dharakote Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 64.10 k (64,097), projecting a 11.42% increased from Dharakote's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 32.01 k, and the estimated female population is 32.09 k.

Dharakote Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Dharakote Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 57.34 k (57,336), accounting for 99.67% of the Dharakote Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 28.77 k (28,774), and the Hindu female population is around 28.56 k (28,562).

Dharakote Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Dharakote Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 93 (93), accounting for 0.16% of the Dharakote Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 50 (50), and the Muslim female population is around 43 (43).

Dharakote Religion Wise Population

Dharakote Urban Population

The Urban population of Dharakote Tehsil is 4.25 k (4,253), with 2.06 k (2,064) being males and 2.19 k (2,189) being females, making up 7.39% of the Dharakote total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1061 females for every 1000 males.

Dharakote Rural Population

The Rural population of Dharakote Tehsil is 53.28 k (53,275), with 26.82 k (26,819) being males and 26.46 k (26,456) being females, making up 92.61% of the Dharakote total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 987 females for every 1000 males.

Dharakote Literacy Rate

Dharakote Tehsil has a literacy rate of 72% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Dharakote Tehsil is 82.32 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Dharakote Tehsil is 61.76 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Dharakote Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 74.77%, while in the rural regions of Dharakote Tehsil, it is around 71.77%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Dharakote

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	72	82.32	61.76
Urban Area	74.77	82.57	67.53
Rural Area	71.77	82.31	61.27

Literacy Rate by Religion in Dharakote

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	71.97	82.29	61.75
Muslim	81.61	95.65	65.85
Religion not stated	68.89	84.62	47.37
Christian	96	93.75	100

Dharakote Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Dharakote Tehsil is 10.49 k (10,491) with 5.10 k (5,098) males and 5.39 k (5,393) females, which is 18.24% of Dharakote Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1058 females for every 1000 males.

Dharakote Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Dharakote Tehsil is 187 (187) with 100 (100) males and 87 (87) females, which is 0.33% of Dharakote Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 870 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Dharakote

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	992
Urban Area	1061
Rural Area	987

Sex Ratio by Religion in Dharakote

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	993
Muslim	860
Religion not stated	667
Christian	625

Dharakote Area & Households

The Total Area of Dharakote Tehsil is 56.6 Square KM, with a population density of 1,016 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Dharakote Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Dharakote Tehsil are 63.The Total Number of households in Dharakote Tehsil are 12.20 k(12,199).

Dharakote Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Dharakote Tehsil, there are about 23.59 k (23,594) workers, making up nearly 41.01% of the Dharakote Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 15.87 k (15,866) are male workers, and about 7.73 k (7,728) are female workers.

Dharakote - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Dharakote Census Frequently Asked Questions