Jharsuguda Population

As per the 2011 Census, Jharsuguda District has a population of 5.80 Lac (5,79,505) with 2.97 Lac (2,96,690) males and 2.83 Lac (2,82,815) females.The sex ratio in Jharsuguda is 954, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Jharsuguda District is 64.79 k (64,794) which is 11.18% of Jharsuguda District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Jharsuguda District is 944 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Jharsuguda District is listed as part of ODISHA State in INDIA.

Jharsuguda Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Jharsuguda District current estimated population is projected to be 6.42 Lac (6,41,689), indicating a 10.73% increased from Jharsuguda's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.27 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.15 Lac.

Jharsuguda Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Jharsuguda District estimated population is projected to be 6.46 Lac (6,45,671), projecting a 11.42% increased from Jharsuguda's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.29 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.17 Lac.

Jharsuguda Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Jharsuguda District, with a total Hindu population of 5.54 Lac (5,53,587), accounting for 95.53% of the Jharsuguda District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.83 Lac (2,83,460), and the Hindu female population is around 2.70 Lac (2,70,127).

Jharsuguda Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Jharsuguda District, with a total Muslim population of 12.78 k (12,783), accounting for 2.21% of the Jharsuguda District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 6.96 k (6,959), and the Muslim female population is around 5.82 k (5,824).

Jharsuguda Religion Wise Population

Jharsuguda Urban Population

The Urban population of Jharsuguda District is 2.31 Lac (2,31,165), with 1.21 Lac (1,20,528) being males and 1.11 Lac (1,10,637) being females, making up 39.89% of the Jharsuguda total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 918 females for every 1000 males.

Jharsuguda Rural Population

The Rural population of Jharsuguda District is 3.48 Lac (3,48,340), with 1.76 Lac (1,76,162) being males and 1.72 Lac (1,72,178) being females, making up 60.11% of the Jharsuguda total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 978 females for every 1000 males.

Jharsuguda Literacy Rate

Jharsuguda District has a literacy rate of 78.86% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Jharsuguda District is 86.61 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Jharsuguda District is 70.73 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Jharsuguda District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 83.92%, while in the rural regions of Jharsuguda District, it is around 75.54%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Jharsuguda

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	78.86	86.61	70.73
Urban Area	83.92	90.05	77.24
Rural Area	75.54	84.29	66.61

Literacy Rate by Religion in Jharsuguda

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	78.62	86.54	70.31
Muslim	81.92	85.91	77.04
Christian	85.71	90.16	81.85
Sikh	93.16	95.55	90.47

Jharsuguda Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Jharsuguda District is 1.05 Lac (1,04,620) with 52.58 k (52,580) males and 52.04 k (52,040) females, which is 18.05% of Jharsuguda District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 990 females for every 1000 males.

Jharsuguda Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Jharsuguda District is 1.77 Lac (1,76,758) with 88.27 k (88,273) males and 88.49 k (88,485) females, which is 30.5% of Jharsuguda District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1003 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Jharsuguda

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	954
Urban Area	918
Rural Area	978

Sex Ratio by Religion in Jharsuguda

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	953
Muslim	837
Christian	1147
Sikh	889

Jharsuguda Area & Households

The Total Area of Jharsuguda District is 2,114 Square KM, with a population density of 274 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Jharsuguda District are 5 and the Total Number of Villages in Jharsuguda District are 351.The Total Number of households in Jharsuguda District are 1.36 Lac(1,36,061).

Jharsuguda Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Jharsuguda District, there are about 2.48 Lac (2,47,707) workers, making up nearly 42.74% of the Jharsuguda District total population. Out of these, around 1.72 Lac (1,72,018) are male workers, and about 75.69 k (75,689) are female workers.

Jharsuguda - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Jharsuguda - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036