Belpahar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Belpahar Tehsil has a population of 42.64 k (42,637) with 22.10 k (22,098) males and 20.54 k (20,539) females.The sex ratio in Belpahar is 930, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Belpahar Tehsil is 5.11 k (5,107) which is 11.98% of Belpahar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Belpahar Tehsil is 961 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Belpahar Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Jharsuguda District in the state of ODISHA in India.
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Belpahar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Belpahar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 47.21 k (47,213), indicating a 10.73% increased from Belpahar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 24.35 k, and the estimated female population is 22.86 k.
Belpahar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Belpahar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 47.51 k (47,506), projecting a 11.42% increased from Belpahar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 24.49 k, and the estimated female population is 23.01 k.
Belpahar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Belpahar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 38.36 k (38,359), accounting for 89.97% of the Belpahar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 19.84 k (19,843), and the Hindu female population is around 18.52 k (18,516).
Belpahar Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Belpahar Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 2.88 k (2,879), accounting for 6.75% of the Belpahar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.55 k (1,551), and the Muslim female population is around 1.33 k (1,328).
Belpahar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 38,359 | 89.97% |
| Muslim | 2,879 | 6.75% |
| Christian | 1,103 | 2.59% |
| Sikh | 207 | 0.49% |
| Religion not stated | 64 | 0.15% |
| Buddhist | 9 | 0.02% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 9 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 7 | 0.02% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationBelpahar Urban Population
The Urban population of Belpahar Tehsil is 38.99 k (38,993), with 20.30 k (20,299) being males and 18.69 k (18,694) being females, making up 91.45% of the Belpahar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 921 females for every 1000 males.
Belpahar Rural Population
The Rural population of Belpahar Tehsil is 3.64 k (3,644), with 1.80 k (1,799) being males and 1.85 k (1,845) being females, making up 8.55% of the Belpahar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1026 females for every 1000 males.
Belpahar Literacy Rate
Belpahar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 81.7% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Belpahar Tehsil is 88.74 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Belpahar Tehsil is 74.09 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Belpahar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.77%, while in the rural regions of Belpahar Tehsil, it is around 69.88%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Belpahar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 81.7 | 88.74 | 74.09 |
| Urban Area | 82.77 | 89.36 | 75.59 |
| Rural Area | 69.88 | 81.55 | 58.51 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Belpahar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 81.3 | 88.64 | 73.41 |
| Muslim | 85.63 | 89.49 | 80.9 |
| Christian | 83.16 | 88.24 | 78.37 |
| Sikh | 95.26 | 98.04 | 92.05 |
Belpahar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Belpahar Tehsil is 5.06 k (5,060) with 2.56 k (2,558) males and 2.50 k (2,502) females, which is 11.87% of Belpahar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 979 females for every 1000 males.
Belpahar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Belpahar Tehsil is 10.49 k (10,485) with 5.21 k (5,213) males and 5.27 k (5,272) females, which is 24.59% of Belpahar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1012 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Belpahar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 930 |
| Urban Area | 921 |
| Rural Area | 1026 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Belpahar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 934 |
| Muslim | 857 |
| Christian | 1070 |
| Sikh | 900 |
Belpahar Area & Households
The Total Area of Belpahar Tehsil is 56.37 Square KM, with a population density of 756 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Belpahar Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Belpahar Tehsil are 4.The Total Number of households in Belpahar Tehsil are 9.68 k(9,675).
Belpahar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Belpahar Tehsil, there are about 15.38 k (15,379) workers, making up nearly 36.07% of the Belpahar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 12.57 k (12,567) are male workers, and about 2.81 k (2,812) are female workers.
Belpahar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 47.21 k (47,213) | 10.73% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 47.51 k (47,506) | 11.42% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 47.76 k (47,759) | 12.01% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 47.98 k (47,983) | 12.54% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 48.21 k (48,209) | 13.07% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 48.43 k (48,433) | 13.59% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 48.66 k (48,658) | 14.12% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 48.84 k (48,842) | 14.55% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 49.00 k (48,997) | 14.91% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 49.15 k (49,152) | 15.28% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 49.31 k (49,306) | 15.64% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 49.46 k (49,461) | 16% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 49.62 k (49,616) | 16.37% | 0.37 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Belpahar Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 49.62 k (49,616), with a male population of 25.47 k (25,474) and a female population of 24.13 k (24,131). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Belpahar Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.