Brajarajnagar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Brajarajnagar Tehsil has a population of 26.48 k (26,484) with 13.49 k (13,489) males and 13.00 k (12,995) females.The sex ratio in Brajarajnagar is 964, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Brajarajnagar Tehsil is 2.89 k (2,892) which is 10.92% of Brajarajnagar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Brajarajnagar Tehsil is 984 females for every 1000 males.

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

26.48 k

Toatl Population

13.49 k

Male Population

13.00 k

Female Population

Brajarajnagar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Brajarajnagar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 29.33 k (29,326), indicating a 10.73% increased from Brajarajnagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 14.86 k, and the estimated female population is 14.46 k.

Brajarajnagar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Brajarajnagar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 29.51 k (29,508), projecting a 11.42% increased from Brajarajnagar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 14.95 k, and the estimated female population is 14.56 k.

Brajarajnagar Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Brajarajnagar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 26.15 k (26,146), accounting for 98.72% of the Brajarajnagar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 13.30 k (13,301), and the Hindu female population is around 12.85 k (12,845).

Brajarajnagar Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Brajarajnagar Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 173 (173), accounting for 0.65% of the Brajarajnagar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 100 (100), and the Muslim female population is around 73 (73).

Brajarajnagar Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu26,14698.72%
Muslim1730.65%
Christian1210.46%
Religion not stated240.09%
Sikh180.07%
Jain20.01%
Buddhist00%
Other religions and persuasions00%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Brajarajnagar Urban Population

The Urban population of Brajarajnagar Tehsil is 4.30 k (4,304), with 2.27 k (2,269) being males and 2.04 k (2,035) being females, making up 16.25% of the Brajarajnagar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 897 females for every 1000 males.

Brajarajnagar Rural Population

The Rural population of Brajarajnagar Tehsil is 22.18 k (22,180), with 11.22 k (11,220) being males and 10.96 k (10,960) being females, making up 83.75% of the Brajarajnagar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 977 females for every 1000 males.

Brajarajnagar Literacy Rate

Brajarajnagar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 74.63% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Brajarajnagar Tehsil is 81.85 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Brajarajnagar Tehsil is 67.11 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Brajarajnagar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 83.71%, while in the rural regions of Brajarajnagar Tehsil, it is around 72.84%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Brajarajnagar

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 74.63 81.85 67.11
Urban Area 83.71 90.27 76.44
Rural Area 72.84 80.13 65.35

Literacy Rate by Religion in Brajarajnagar

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 74.76 82.06 67.18
Muslim 52.32 53.93 50
Christian 80.91 85.25 75.51
Religion not stated 59.09 72.73 45.45

Brajarajnagar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Brajarajnagar Tehsil is 5.53 k (5,525) with 2.78 k (2,783) males and 2.74 k (2,742) females, which is 20.86% of Brajarajnagar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 986 females for every 1000 males.

Brajarajnagar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Brajarajnagar Tehsil is 8.38 k (8,378) with 4.19 k (4,193) males and 4.19 k (4,185) females, which is 31.63% of Brajarajnagar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 999 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Brajarajnagar

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 964
Urban Area 897
Rural Area 977

Sex Ratio by Religion in Brajarajnagar

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 966
Muslim 730
Christian 806
Religion not stated 1182

Brajarajnagar Area & Households

The Total Area of Brajarajnagar Tehsil is 114.37 Square KM, with a population density of 232 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Brajarajnagar Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Brajarajnagar Tehsil are 32.The Total Number of households in Brajarajnagar Tehsil are 6.33 k(6,333).

Brajarajnagar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Brajarajnagar Tehsil, there are about 10.70 k (10,703) workers, making up nearly 40.41% of the Brajarajnagar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 7.83 k (7,828) are male workers, and about 2.88 k (2,875) are female workers.

Brajarajnagar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 29.33 k (29,326) 10.73%
2025 29.51 k (29,508) 11.42% 0.69 %
2026 29.67 k (29,666) 12.01% 0.59 %
2027 29.81 k (29,805) 12.54% 0.53 %
2028 29.95 k (29,945) 13.07% 0.53 %
2029 30.08 k (30,084) 13.59% 0.52 %
2030 30.22 k (30,224) 14.12% 0.53 %
2031 30.34 k (30,338) 14.55% 0.43 %
2032 30.43 k (30,434) 14.91% 0.36 %
2033 30.53 k (30,531) 15.28% 0.37 %
2034 30.63 k (30,626) 15.64% 0.36 %
2035 30.72 k (30,723) 16% 0.36 %
2036 30.82 k (30,819) 16.37% 0.37 %

Projected estimates indicate that Brajarajnagar Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 30.82 k (30,819), with a male population of 15.55 k (15,550) and a female population of 15.27 k (15,268). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Brajarajnagar Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.

Brajarajnagar Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Brajarajnagar is 26.48 k (26,484).

The estimated population of Brajarajnagar in 2024 is approximately 29.33 k (29,326).

Hindu constitute 98.72% of Brajarajnagar population, amounting to approximately 26.15 k (26,146) people.

Muslim constitute 0.65% of Brajarajnagar population, totaling around 173 (173) people.

Hindu: 98.72%, Muslim: 0.65%, Christian: 0.46%, Religion not stated: 0.09%, Sikh: 0.07%, Jain: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Brajarajnagar is 5.53 k (20.86%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 8.38 k (31.63%).

In Brajarajnagar, 4.30 k (16.25%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 22.18 k (83.75%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Brajarajnagar is 74.63%, with male literacy at 81.85% and female literacy at 67.11%.

The sex ratio in Brajarajnagar is 964 females for every 1000 males.

Brajarajnagar population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.47% up to 2036.