Purusottampur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Purusottampur Tehsil has a population of 1.60 Lac (1,59,869) with 79.31 k (79,306) males and 80.56 k (80,563) females.The sex ratio in Purusottampur is 1016, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Purusottampur Tehsil is 19.25 k (19,248) which is 12.04% of Purusottampur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Purusottampur Tehsil is 896 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Purusottampur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Ganjam District in the state of ODISHA in India.
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Purusottampur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Purusottampur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.77 Lac (1,77,024), indicating a 10.73% increased from Purusottampur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 87.38 k, and the estimated female population is 89.66 k.
Purusottampur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Purusottampur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.78 Lac (1,78,123), projecting a 11.42% increased from Purusottampur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 87.89 k, and the estimated female population is 90.25 k.
Purusottampur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Purusottampur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.60 Lac (1,59,532), accounting for 99.79% of the Purusottampur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 79.13 k (79,130), and the Hindu female population is around 80.40 k (80,402).
Purusottampur Religion not stated Population
Religion not stated is the second most popular religion in Purusottampur Tehsil, with a total Religion not stated population of 195 (195), accounting for 0.12% of the Purusottampur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Religion not stated male population stands at approximately 111 (111), and the Religion not stated female population is around 84 (84).
Purusottampur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,59,532 | 99.79% |
| Religion not stated | 195 | 0.12% |
| Muslim | 85 | 0.05% |
| Christian | 37 | 0.02% |
| Sikh | 10 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 6 | 0% |
| Buddhist | 3 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationPurusottampur Urban Population
The Urban population of Purusottampur Tehsil is 15.37 k (15,366), with 7.89 k (7,894) being males and 7.47 k (7,472) being females, making up 9.61% of the Purusottampur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 947 females for every 1000 males.
Purusottampur Rural Population
The Rural population of Purusottampur Tehsil is 1.45 Lac (1,44,503), with 71.41 k (71,412) being males and 73.09 k (73,091) being females, making up 90.39% of the Purusottampur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1024 females for every 1000 males.
Purusottampur Literacy Rate
Purusottampur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 67.48% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Purusottampur Tehsil is 78.97 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Purusottampur Tehsil is 56.36 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Purusottampur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 78.22%, while in the rural regions of Purusottampur Tehsil, it is around 66.32%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Purusottampur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 67.48 | 78.97 | 56.36 |
| Urban Area | 78.22 | 86.77 | 69.28 |
| Rural Area | 66.32 | 78.09 | 55.02 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Purusottampur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 67.49 | 78.99 | 56.37 |
| Religion not stated | 64.83 | 74.67 | 54.29 |
| Muslim | 53.25 | 61.11 | 46.34 |
| Christian | 65.63 | 76.92 | 57.89 |
Purusottampur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Purusottampur Tehsil is 51.47 k (51,469) with 25.54 k (25,538) males and 25.93 k (25,931) females, which is 32.19% of Purusottampur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1016 females for every 1000 males.
Purusottampur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Purusottampur Tehsil is 313 (313) with 155 (155) males and 158 (158) females, which is 0.2% of Purusottampur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1020 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Purusottampur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1016 |
| Urban Area | 947 |
| Rural Area | 1024 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Purusottampur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1017 |
| Religion not stated | 757 |
| Muslim | 1125 |
| Christian | 1056 |
Purusottampur Area & Households
The Total Area of Purusottampur Tehsil is 210.09 Square KM, with a population density of 761 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Purusottampur Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Purusottampur Tehsil are 107.The Total Number of households in Purusottampur Tehsil are 34.69 k(34,689).
Purusottampur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Purusottampur Tehsil, there are about 70.44 k (70,438) workers, making up nearly 44.06% of the Purusottampur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 44.40 k (44,400) are male workers, and about 26.04 k (26,038) are female workers.
Purusottampur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.77 Lac (1,77,024) | 10.73% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.78 Lac (1,78,123) | 11.42% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.79 Lac (1,79,073) | 12.01% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.80 Lac (1,79,914) | 12.54% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.81 Lac (1,80,759) | 13.07% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.82 Lac (1,81,600) | 13.59% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.82 Lac (1,82,444) | 14.12% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.83 Lac (1,83,134) | 14.55% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.84 Lac (1,83,713) | 14.91% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.84 Lac (1,84,297) | 15.28% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.85 Lac (1,84,872) | 15.64% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.85 Lac (1,85,456) | 16% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.86 Lac (1,86,035) | 16.37% | 0.37 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Purusottampur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.86 Lac (1,86,035), with a male population of 91.42 k (91,419) and a female population of 94.65 k (94,649). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Purusottampur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.