Gopalpur Population

As per the 2011 Census, Gopalpur Tehsil has a population of 67.96 k (67,957) with 35.19 k (35,185) males and 32.77 k (32,772) females.The sex ratio in Gopalpur is 932, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Gopalpur Tehsil is 7.46 k (7,462) which is 10.98% of Gopalpur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Gopalpur Tehsil is 879 females for every 1000 males.

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

67.96 k

Toatl Population

35.19 k

Male Population

32.77 k

Female Population

Gopalpur Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Gopalpur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 75.25 k (75,250), indicating a 10.73% increased from Gopalpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 38.77 k, and the estimated female population is 36.47 k.

Gopalpur Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Gopalpur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 75.72 k (75,717), projecting a 11.42% increased from Gopalpur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 39.00 k, and the estimated female population is 36.71 k.

Gopalpur Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Gopalpur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 65.94 k (65,935), accounting for 97.02% of the Gopalpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 34.06 k (34,063), and the Hindu female population is around 31.87 k (31,872).

Gopalpur Christian Population

Christian is the second most popular religion in Gopalpur Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 1.40 k (1,399), accounting for 2.06% of the Gopalpur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 759 (759), and the Christian female population is around 640 (640).

Gopalpur Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu65,93597.02%
Christian1,3992.06%
Muslim4180.62%
Religion not stated980.14%
Sikh910.13%
Buddhist90.01%
Jain60.01%
Other religions and persuasions10%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Gopalpur Urban Population

The Urban population of Gopalpur Tehsil is 17.85 k (17,854), with 9.49 k (9,490) being males and 8.36 k (8,364) being females, making up 26.27% of the Gopalpur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 882 females for every 1000 males.

Gopalpur Rural Population

The Rural population of Gopalpur Tehsil is 50.10 k (50,103), with 25.70 k (25,695) being males and 24.41 k (24,408) being females, making up 73.73% of the Gopalpur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 950 females for every 1000 males.

Gopalpur Literacy Rate

Gopalpur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 69.39% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Gopalpur Tehsil is 79.87 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Gopalpur Tehsil is 58.22 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Gopalpur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 66.96%, while in the rural regions of Gopalpur Tehsil, it is around 70.25%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Gopalpur

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 69.39 79.87 58.22
Urban Area 66.96 77.25 55.35
Rural Area 70.25 80.83 59.2

Literacy Rate by Religion in Gopalpur

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 69.07 79.61 57.9
Christian 77.3 85.36 67.98
Muslim 84.18 91.48 73.33
Religion not stated 73.08 88.1 55.56

Gopalpur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Gopalpur Tehsil is 13.09 k (13,085) with 6.51 k (6,509) males and 6.58 k (6,576) females, which is 19.25% of Gopalpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1011 females for every 1000 males.

Gopalpur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Gopalpur Tehsil is 363 (363) with 255 (255) males and 108 (108) females, which is 0.53% of Gopalpur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 424 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Gopalpur

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 932
Urban Area 882
Rural Area 950

Sex Ratio by Religion in Gopalpur

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 936
Christian 844
Muslim 714
Religion not stated 850

Gopalpur Area & Households

The Total Area of Gopalpur Tehsil is 61.6 Square KM, with a population density of 1,103 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Gopalpur Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Gopalpur Tehsil are 25.The Total Number of households in Gopalpur Tehsil are 14.94 k(14,936).

Gopalpur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Gopalpur Tehsil, there are about 28.45 k (28,445) workers, making up nearly 41.86% of the Gopalpur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 19.87 k (19,874) are male workers, and about 8.57 k (8,571) are female workers.

Gopalpur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 75.25 k (75,250) 10.73%
2025 75.72 k (75,717) 11.42% 0.69 %
2026 76.12 k (76,121) 12.01% 0.59 %
2027 76.48 k (76,478) 12.54% 0.53 %
2028 76.84 k (76,837) 13.07% 0.53 %
2029 77.20 k (77,195) 13.59% 0.52 %
2030 77.55 k (77,554) 14.12% 0.53 %
2031 77.85 k (77,847) 14.55% 0.43 %
2032 78.09 k (78,093) 14.91% 0.36 %
2033 78.34 k (78,341) 15.28% 0.37 %
2034 78.59 k (78,586) 15.64% 0.36 %
2035 78.83 k (78,834) 16% 0.36 %
2036 79.08 k (79,080) 16.37% 0.37 %

Projected estimates indicate that Gopalpur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 79.08 k (79,080), with a male population of 40.56 k (40,559) and a female population of 38.50 k (38,502). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Gopalpur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.

Gopalpur Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Gopalpur is 67.96 k (67,957).

The estimated population of Gopalpur in 2024 is approximately 75.25 k (75,250).

Hindu constitute 97.02% of Gopalpur population, amounting to approximately 65.94 k (65,935) people.

Christian constitute 2.06% of Gopalpur population, totaling around 1.40 k (1,399) people.

Hindu: 97.02%, Christian: 2.06%, Muslim: 0.62%, Religion not stated: 0.14%, Sikh: 0.13%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Jain: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Gopalpur is 13.09 k (19.25%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 363 (0.53%).

In Gopalpur, 17.85 k (26.27%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 50.10 k (73.73%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gopalpur is 69.39%, with male literacy at 79.87% and female literacy at 58.22%.

The sex ratio in Gopalpur is 932 females for every 1000 males.

Gopalpur population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.47% up to 2036.