Villages In Dharmasala Subdistrict (Tahsil)

Dharmasala Population

As per the 2011 Census, Dharmasala Tehsil has a population of 1.65 Lac (1,64,969) with 84.07 k (84,069) males and 80.90 k (80,900) females.The sex ratio in Dharmasala is 963, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Dharmasala Tehsil is 19.56 k (19,556) which is 11.85% of Dharmasala Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Dharmasala Tehsil is 951 females for every 1000 males.

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

1.65 Lac

Toatl Population

84.07 k

Male Population

80.90 k

Female Population

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  1. Dharmasala Population Census 2011
  2. Dharmasala Population 2025
  3. Hindu Population
  4. Muslim Population
  5. All Religion Population
  6. Urban Population
  7. Rural Population
  8. Literacy Rate
  9. Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
  10. Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
  11. Sex Ratio
  12. Population Projections Up to 2036

Dharmasala Estimated Population in 2025

In 2025, Dharmasala Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.84 Lac (1,83,805), indicating a 11.42% increased from Dharmasala 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 93.17 k, and the estimated female population is 90.63 k.

Dharmasala Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Dharmasala Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.85 Lac (1,84,786), projecting a 12.01% increased from Dharmasala 's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 93.64 k, and the estimated female population is 91.14 k.

Dharmasala Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Dharmasala Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.46 Lac (1,45,597), accounting for 88.26% of the Dharmasala Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 74.34 k (74,343), and the Hindu female population is around 71.25 k (71,254).

Dharmasala Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Dharmasala Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 19.12 k (19,118), accounting for 11.59% of the Dharmasala Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 9.60 k (9,601), and the Muslim female population is around 9.52 k (9,517).

Dharmasala Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,45,59788.26%
Muslim19,11811.59%
Religion not stated1520.09%
Christian530.03%
Sikh360.02%
Jain80%
Buddhist40%
Other religions and persuasions10%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Dharmasala Urban Population

The Urban population of Dharmasala Tehsil is 10.72 k (10,721), with 5.43 k (5,433) being males and 5.29 k (5,288) being females, making up 6.5% of the Dharmasala total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 974 females for every 1000 males.

Dharmasala Rural Population

The Rural population of Dharmasala Tehsil is 1.54 Lac (1,54,248), with 78.64 k (78,636) being males and 75.61 k (75,612) being females, making up 93.5% of the Dharmasala total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 962 females for every 1000 males.

Dharmasala Literacy Rate

Dharmasala Tehsil has a literacy rate of 81.26% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Dharmasala Tehsil is 88.14 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Dharmasala Tehsil is 74.12 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Dharmasala Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 86.74%, while in the rural regions of Dharmasala Tehsil, it is around 80.88%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Dharmasala

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 81.26 88.14 74.12
Urban Area 86.74 91.39 81.93
Rural Area 80.88 87.92 73.59

Literacy Rate by Religion in Dharmasala

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 80.87 87.93 73.53
Muslim 84.31 89.86 78.69
Religion not stated 84.43 87.5 81.82
Christian 70.83 79.17 62.5

Dharmasala Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Dharmasala Tehsil is 32.52 k (32,524) with 16.53 k (16,532) males and 15.99 k (15,992) females, which is 19.72% of Dharmasala Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 968 females for every 1000 males.

Dharmasala Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Dharmasala Tehsil is 10.76 k (10,755) with 5.47 k (5,466) males and 5.29 k (5,289) females, which is 6.52% of Dharmasala Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 968 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Dharmasala

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 963
Urban Area 974
Rural Area 962

Sex Ratio by Religion in Dharmasala

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 959
Muslim 992
Religion not stated 1172
Christian 893

Dharmasala Area & Households

The Total Area of Dharmasala Tehsil is 189.8 Square KM, with a population density of 869 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Dharmasala Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Dharmasala Tehsil are 231.The Total Number of households in Dharmasala Tehsil are 35.05 k(35,054).

Dharmasala Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Dharmasala Tehsil, there are about 49.15 k (49,148) workers, making up nearly 29.79% of the Dharmasala Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 44.51 k (44,512) are male workers, and about 4.64 k (4,636) are female workers.

Dharmasala - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2025 1.84 Lac (1,83,805) 11.42% ↑
2026 1.85 Lac (1,84,786) 12.01% 0.59 % ↑
2027 1.86 Lac (1,85,654) 12.54% 0.53 % ↑
2028 1.87 Lac (1,86,525) 13.07% 0.53 % ↑
2029 1.87 Lac (1,87,393) 13.59% 0.52 % ↑
2030 1.88 Lac (1,88,265) 14.12% 0.53 % ↑
2031 1.89 Lac (1,88,976) 14.55% 0.43 % ↑
2032 1.90 Lac (1,89,574) 14.91% 0.36 % ↑
2033 1.90 Lac (1,90,176) 15.28% 0.37 % ↑
2034 1.91 Lac (1,90,770) 15.64% 0.36 % ↑
2035 1.91 Lac (1,91,372) 16% 0.36 % ↑
2036 1.92 Lac (1,91,970) 16.37% 0.37 % ↑

Projected estimates indicate that Dharmasala Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.92 Lac (1,91,970), with a male population of 96.91 k (96,909) and a female population of 95.05 k (95,045). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Dharmasala Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.45%.

Dharmasala Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Dharmasala is 1.65 Lac (1,64,969).

The estimated population of Dharmasala in 2025 is approximately 1.84 Lac (1,83,805).

Hindu constitute 88.26% of Dharmasala population, amounting to approximately 1.46 Lac (1,45,597) people.

Muslim constitute 11.59% of Dharmasala population, totaling around 19.12 k (19,118) people.

Hindu: 88.26%, Muslim: 11.59%, Religion not stated: 0.09%, Christian: 0.03%, Sikh: 0.02%, Jain: 0%, Buddhist: 0%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Dharmasala is 32.52 k (19.72%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 10.76 k (6.52%).

In Dharmasala , 10.72 k (6.5%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.54 Lac (93.5%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Dharmasala is 81.26%, with male literacy at 88.14% and female literacy at 74.12%.

The sex ratio in Dharmasala is 963 females for every 1000 males.

Dharmasala population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.45% up to 2036.