Ganjam Population in 2026
In 2026, Ganjam Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 50.68 k (50,678), indicating a 12.01% increased from Ganjam's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 25.03 k, and the estimated female population is 25.66 k.
Ganjam Estimated Population in 2027
In the year 2027, Ganjam Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 50.92 k (50,916), projecting a 12.54% increased from Ganjam's population in the 2011 census. In 2027, the estimated male population is 25.14 k, and the estimated female population is 25.79 k.
Ganjam Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Ganjam Tehsil has a population of 45.24 k (45,243) with 22.47 k (22,471) males and 22.77 k (22,772) females.The sex ratio in Ganjam is 1014, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Ganjam Tehsil is 5.33 k (5,329) which is 11.78% of Ganjam Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Ganjam Tehsil is 921 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Ganjam Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Ganjam District in the state of ODISHA in India.
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Male Population
Female Population
Ganjam Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Ganjam Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 45.09 k (45,093), accounting for 99.67% of the Ganjam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 22.36 k (22,362), and the Hindu female population is around 22.73 k (22,731).
Ganjam Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Ganjam Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 103 (103), accounting for 0.23% of the Ganjam Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 88 (88), and the Christian female population is around 15 (15).
Ganjam Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 45,093 | 99.67% |
| Christian | 103 | 0.23% |
| Religion not stated | 34 | 0.08% |
| Muslim | 8 | 0.02% |
| Sikh | 4 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 1 | 0% |
| Buddhist | 0 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationGanjam Urban Population
The Urban population of Ganjam Tehsil is 18.16 k (18,158), with 9.20 k (9,199) being males and 8.96 k (8,959) being females, making up 40.13% of the Ganjam total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 974 females for every 1000 males.
Ganjam Rural Population
The Rural population of Ganjam Tehsil is 27.09 k (27,085), with 13.27 k (13,272) being males and 13.81 k (13,813) being females, making up 59.87% of the Ganjam total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1041 females for every 1000 males.
Ganjam Literacy Rate
Ganjam Tehsil has a literacy rate of 69.97% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Ganjam Tehsil is 81.77 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Ganjam Tehsil is 58.47 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Ganjam Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 68.73%, while in the rural regions of Ganjam Tehsil, it is around 70.79%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Ganjam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 69.97 | 81.77 | 58.47 |
| Urban Area | 68.73 | 78.64 | 58.6 |
| Rural Area | 70.79 | 83.95 | 58.38 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Ganjam
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 69.93 | 81.73 | 58.47 |
| Christian | 91.14 | 97.06 | 54.55 |
| Religion not stated | 66.67 | 81.82 | 56.25 |
| Muslim | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ganjam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Ganjam Tehsil is 7.68 k (7,683) with 3.84 k (3,841) males and 3.84 k (3,842) females, which is 16.98% of Ganjam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1001 females for every 1000 males.
Ganjam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Ganjam Tehsil is 170 (170) with 89 (89) males and 81 (81) females, which is 0.38% of Ganjam Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 911 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Ganjam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1014 |
| Urban Area | 974 |
| Rural Area | 1041 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Ganjam
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1017 |
| Christian | 171 |
| Religion not stated | 1616 |
| Muslim | 600 |
Ganjam Area & Households
The Total Area of Ganjam Tehsil is 69.27 Square KM, with a population density of 653 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Ganjam Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Ganjam Tehsil are 24.The Total Number of households in Ganjam Tehsil are 9.74 k(9,743).
Ganjam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Ganjam Tehsil, there are about 16.96 k (16,958) workers, making up nearly 37.48% of the Ganjam Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 11.67 k (11,666) are male workers, and about 5.29 k (5,292) are female workers.
Ganjam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50.68 k (50,678) | 12.01% | ↑ |
| 2027 | 50.92 k (50,916) | 12.54% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 51.16 k (51,155) | 13.07% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 51.39 k (51,393) | 13.59% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 51.63 k (51,632) | 14.12% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 51.83 k (51,827) | 14.55% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 51.99 k (51,991) | 14.91% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 52.16 k (52,156) | 15.28% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 52.32 k (52,319) | 15.64% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 52.48 k (52,484) | 16% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 52.65 k (52,648) | 16.37% | 0.37 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Ganjam Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 52.65 k (52,648), with a male population of 25.90 k (25,904) and a female population of 26.75 k (26,754). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Ganjam Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.44%.