Golanthara Population

As per the 2011 Census, Golanthara Tehsil has a population of 1.48 Lac (1,47,582) with 73.37 k (73,369) males and 74.21 k (74,213) females.The sex ratio in Golanthara is 1012, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Golanthara Tehsil is 18.61 k (18,613) which is 12.61% of Golanthara Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Golanthara Tehsil is 932 females for every 1000 males.

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

Golanthara Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Golanthara Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.63 Lac (1,63,419), indicating a 10.73% increased from Golanthara's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 80.84 k, and the estimated female population is 82.59 k.

Golanthara Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Golanthara Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.64 Lac (1,64,433), projecting a 11.42% increased from Golanthara's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 81.31 k, and the estimated female population is 83.13 k.

Golanthara Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Golanthara Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.46 Lac (1,46,462), accounting for 99.24% of the Golanthara Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 72.82 k (72,817), and the Hindu female population is around 73.65 k (73,645).

Golanthara Christian Population

Christian is the second most popular religion in Golanthara Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 541 (541), accounting for 0.37% of the Golanthara Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 298 (298), and the Christian female population is around 243 (243).

Golanthara Religion Wise Population

Golanthara Urban Population

The Urban population of Golanthara Tehsil is 16.25 k (16,251), with 8.20 k (8,202) being males and 8.05 k (8,049) being females, making up 11.01% of the Golanthara total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 982 females for every 1000 males.

Golanthara Rural Population

The Rural population of Golanthara Tehsil is 1.31 Lac (1,31,331), with 65.17 k (65,167) being males and 66.16 k (66,164) being females, making up 88.99% of the Golanthara total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1016 females for every 1000 males.

Golanthara Literacy Rate

Golanthara Tehsil has a literacy rate of 62.56% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Golanthara Tehsil is 74.77 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Golanthara Tehsil is 50.64 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Golanthara Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 57.77%, while in the rural regions of Golanthara Tehsil, it is around 63.16%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Golanthara

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	62.56	74.77	50.64
Urban Area	57.77	75.74	39.42
Rural Area	63.16	74.65	51.99

Literacy Rate by Religion in Golanthara

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	62.61	74.83	50.67
Christian	56.4	68.09	43.33
Muslim	45.38	53.33	39.58
Religion not stated	65.85	74.19	58.93

Golanthara Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Golanthara Tehsil is 39.07 k (39,066) with 19.64 k (19,637) males and 19.43 k (19,429) females, which is 26.47% of Golanthara Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 990 females for every 1000 males.

Golanthara Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Golanthara Tehsil is 3.00 k (2,996) with 1.53 k (1,525) males and 1.47 k (1,471) females, which is 2.03% of Golanthara Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 965 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Golanthara

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	1012
Urban Area	982
Rural Area	1016

Sex Ratio by Religion in Golanthara

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	1012
Christian	816
Muslim	1355
Religion not stated	1159

Golanthara Area & Households

The Total Area of Golanthara Tehsil is 291 Square KM, with a population density of 507 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Golanthara Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Golanthara Tehsil are 90.The Total Number of households in Golanthara Tehsil are 31.60 k(31,598).

Golanthara Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Golanthara Tehsil, there are about 65.35 k (65,348) workers, making up nearly 44.28% of the Golanthara Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 40.94 k (40,939) are male workers, and about 24.41 k (24,409) are female workers.

Golanthara - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Golanthara Census Frequently Asked Questions