Dharamgarh Population
As per the 2011 Census, Dharamgarh Tehsil has a population of 1.08 Lac (1,08,110) with 54.44 k (54,437) males and 53.67 k (53,673) females.The sex ratio in Dharamgarh is 986, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Dharamgarh Tehsil is 15.03 k (15,025) which is 13.9% of Dharamgarh Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Dharamgarh Tehsil is 937 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Dharamgarh Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kalahandi District in the state of ODISHA in India.
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Dharamgarh Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Dharamgarh Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.20 Lac (1,19,711), indicating a 10.73% increased from Dharamgarh's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 59.98 k, and the estimated female population is 59.73 k.
Dharamgarh Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Dharamgarh Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.20 Lac (1,20,454), projecting a 11.42% increased from Dharamgarh's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 60.33 k, and the estimated female population is 60.13 k.
Dharamgarh Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Dharamgarh Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.07 Lac (1,07,346), accounting for 99.29% of the Dharamgarh Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 54.07 k (54,071), and the Hindu female population is around 53.28 k (53,275).
Dharamgarh Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Dharamgarh Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 440 (440), accounting for 0.41% of the Dharamgarh Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 196 (196), and the Christian female population is around 244 (244).
Dharamgarh Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,07,346 | 99.29% |
| Christian | 440 | 0.41% |
| Religion not stated | 169 | 0.16% |
| Muslim | 119 | 0.11% |
| Sikh | 22 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 10 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 3 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationDharamgarh Urban Population
The Urban population of Dharamgarh Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Dharamgarh total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Dharamgarh Rural Population
The Rural population of Dharamgarh Tehsil is 1.08 Lac (1,08,110), with 54.44 k (54,437) being males and 53.67 k (53,673) being females, making up 100% of the Dharamgarh total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 986 females for every 1000 males.
Dharamgarh Literacy Rate
Dharamgarh Tehsil has a literacy rate of 57.05% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Dharamgarh Tehsil is 71.45 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Dharamgarh Tehsil is 42.57 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Dharamgarh Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Dharamgarh Tehsil, it is around 57.05%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Dharamgarh
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 57.05 | 71.45 | 42.57 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 57.05 | 71.45 | 42.57 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Dharamgarh
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 56.91 | 71.33 | 42.39 |
| Christian | 80.41 | 93.49 | 70.32 |
| Religion not stated | 70.45 | 82.76 | 60.81 |
| Muslim | 78.3 | 86.67 | 67.39 |
Dharamgarh Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Dharamgarh Tehsil is 21.72 k (21,724) with 10.86 k (10,856) males and 10.87 k (10,868) females, which is 20.09% of Dharamgarh Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1002 females for every 1000 males.
Dharamgarh Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Dharamgarh Tehsil is 15.62 k (15,615) with 7.76 k (7,757) males and 7.86 k (7,858) females, which is 14.44% of Dharamgarh Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1014 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Dharamgarh
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 986 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 986 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Dharamgarh
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 986 |
| Christian | 1245 |
| Religion not stated | 1061 |
| Muslim | 777 |
Dharamgarh Area & Households
The Total Area of Dharamgarh Tehsil is 228.37 Square KM, with a population density of 473 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Dharamgarh Tehsil are 62.The Total Number of households in Dharamgarh Tehsil are 27.85 k(27,846).
Dharamgarh Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Dharamgarh Tehsil, there are about 53.38 k (53,380) workers, making up nearly 49.38% of the Dharamgarh Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 31.93 k (31,932) are male workers, and about 21.45 k (21,448) are female workers.
Dharamgarh - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.20 Lac (1,19,711) | 10.73% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.20 Lac (1,20,454) | 11.42% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.21 Lac (1,21,097) | 12.01% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.22 Lac (1,21,666) | 12.54% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.22 Lac (1,22,237) | 13.07% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.23 Lac (1,22,805) | 13.59% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.23 Lac (1,23,377) | 14.12% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.24 Lac (1,23,843) | 14.55% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.24 Lac (1,24,235) | 14.91% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.25 Lac (1,24,629) | 15.28% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.25 Lac (1,25,018) | 15.64% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.25 Lac (1,25,413) | 16% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.26 Lac (1,25,805) | 16.37% | 0.37 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Dharamgarh Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.26 Lac (1,25,805), with a male population of 62.75 k (62,752) and a female population of 63.06 k (63,058). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Dharamgarh Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.