Handighara Population
As per the 2011 Census, Handighara Village has a population of 1.55 k (1,549) with 765 (765) males and 784 (784) females.The sex ratio in Handighara is 1025, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Handighara Village is 174 (174) which is 11.23% of Handighara Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Handighara Village is 956 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Handighara village is listed as part of the Purusottampur Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Ganjam District in the state of ODISHA in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Handighara Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Handighara Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.72 k (1,716), indicating a 10.73% increased from Handighara's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 843 , and the estimated female population is 873 .
Handighara Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Handighara Village estimated population is projected to be 1.73 k (1,726), projecting a 11.42% increased from Handighara's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 848 , and the estimated female population is 879 .
Handighara Literacy Rate
Handighara Village has a literacy rate of 71.35% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Handighara Village is 84.62 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Handighara Village is 58.51 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Handighara
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 71.35 | 84.62 | 58.51 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 71.35 | 84.62 | 58.51 |
Handighara Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Handighara Village is 610 (610) with 299 (299) males and 311 (311) females, which is 39.38% of Handighara Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1041 females for every 1000 males.
Handighara Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes Population in Handighara Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Tribes in Handighara Village.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Handighara
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1025 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1025 |
Handighara Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Handighara Village are 320 (320).
Handighara Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Handighara Village, there are about 660 (660) workers, making up nearly 42.61% of the Handighara Village total population. Out of these, around 416 (416) are male workers, and about 244 (244) are female workers.
Handighara - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.72 k (1,716) | 10.73% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.73 k (1,726) | 11.42% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.74 k (1,736) | 12.01% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.74 k (1,744) | 12.54% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.75 k (1,752) | 13.07% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.76 k (1,760) | 13.59% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.77 k (1,768) | 14.12% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.78 k (1,775) | 14.55% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.78 k (1,781) | 14.91% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.79 k (1,786) | 15.28% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.79 k (1,792) | 15.64% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.80 k (1,797) | 16% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.80 k (1,803) | 16.37% | 0.37 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Handighara Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.80 k (1,803), with a male population of 882 (882) and a female population of 922 (922). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Handighara Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.
Handighara Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jaganathpur | 854 |
| 2 | Jaganathapalli | 796 |
| 3 | Narasingpur | 662 |
| 4 | Raipur | 2,230 |
| 5 | Gobindapur | 1,181 |
| 6 | Jaleswarkhandi | 1,115 |
| 7 | Khajipalli | 718 |
| 8 | Pratappur | 3,153 |
| 9 | Kalua Badikheta | 0 |
| 10 | Aladigan | 1,893 |