Digapahandi Population
As per the 2011 Census, Digapahandi Tehsil has a population of 1.37 Lac (1,37,239) with 68.74 k (68,736) males and 68.50 k (68,503) females.The sex ratio in Digapahandi is 997, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Digapahandi Tehsil is 16.98 k (16,982) which is 12.37% of Digapahandi Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Digapahandi Tehsil is 925 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Digapahandi Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Ganjam District in the state of ODISHA in India.
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Digapahandi Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Digapahandi Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.52 Lac (1,51,966), indicating a 10.73% increased from Digapahandi's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 75.74 k, and the estimated female population is 76.24 k.
Digapahandi Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Digapahandi Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.53 Lac (1,52,909), projecting a 11.42% increased from Digapahandi's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 76.18 k, and the estimated female population is 76.74 k.
Digapahandi Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Digapahandi Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.37 Lac (1,36,547), accounting for 99.5% of the Digapahandi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 68.39 k (68,389), and the Hindu female population is around 68.16 k (68,158).
Digapahandi Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Digapahandi Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 432 (432), accounting for 0.31% of the Digapahandi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 227 (227), and the Muslim female population is around 205 (205).
Digapahandi Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,36,547 | 99.5% |
| Muslim | 432 | 0.31% |
| Religion not stated | 150 | 0.11% |
| Christian | 92 | 0.07% |
| Sikh | 11 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 3 | 0% |
| Buddhist | 2 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 2 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationDigapahandi Urban Population
The Urban population of Digapahandi Tehsil is 13.19 k (13,190), with 6.68 k (6,679) being males and 6.51 k (6,511) being females, making up 9.61% of the Digapahandi total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 975 females for every 1000 males.
Digapahandi Rural Population
The Rural population of Digapahandi Tehsil is 1.24 Lac (1,24,049), with 62.06 k (62,057) being males and 61.99 k (61,992) being females, making up 90.39% of the Digapahandi total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 999 females for every 1000 males.
Digapahandi Literacy Rate
Digapahandi Tehsil has a literacy rate of 64.23% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Digapahandi Tehsil is 75.72 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Digapahandi Tehsil is 52.84 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Digapahandi Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 78.36%, while in the rural regions of Digapahandi Tehsil, it is around 62.71%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Digapahandi
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 64.23 | 75.72 | 52.84 |
| Urban Area | 78.36 | 85.61 | 70.98 |
| Rural Area | 62.71 | 74.63 | 50.9 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Digapahandi
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 64.25 | 75.76 | 52.83 |
| Muslim | 56.45 | 62.84 | 49.4 |
| Religion not stated | 61.16 | 74.58 | 48.39 |
| Christian | 72.62 | 75.76 | 70.59 |
Digapahandi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Digapahandi Tehsil is 21.57 k (21,567) with 10.64 k (10,642) males and 10.93 k (10,925) females, which is 15.71% of Digapahandi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1027 females for every 1000 males.
Digapahandi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Digapahandi Tehsil is 7.96 k (7,955) with 3.88 k (3,877) males and 4.08 k (4,078) females, which is 5.8% of Digapahandi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1052 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Digapahandi
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 997 |
| Urban Area | 975 |
| Rural Area | 999 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Digapahandi
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 997 |
| Muslim | 904 |
| Religion not stated | 1028 |
| Christian | 1487 |
Digapahandi Area & Households
The Total Area of Digapahandi Tehsil is 254.9 Square KM, with a population density of 538 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Digapahandi Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Digapahandi Tehsil are 174.The Total Number of households in Digapahandi Tehsil are 30.35 k(30,350).
Digapahandi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Digapahandi Tehsil, there are about 66.43 k (66,430) workers, making up nearly 48.4% of the Digapahandi Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 39.53 k (39,530) are male workers, and about 26.90 k (26,900) are female workers.
Digapahandi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.52 Lac (1,51,966) | 10.73% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.53 Lac (1,52,909) | 11.42% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.54 Lac (1,53,725) | 12.01% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.54 Lac (1,54,447) | 12.54% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.55 Lac (1,55,172) | 13.07% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.56 Lac (1,55,894) | 13.59% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.57 Lac (1,56,619) | 14.12% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.57 Lac (1,57,211) | 14.55% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.58 Lac (1,57,708) | 14.91% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.58 Lac (1,58,209) | 15.28% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.59 Lac (1,58,703) | 15.64% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.59 Lac (1,59,204) | 16% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.60 Lac (1,59,701) | 16.37% | 0.37 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Digapahandi Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.60 Lac (1,59,701), with a male population of 79.24 k (79,235) and a female population of 80.48 k (80,481). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Digapahandi Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.