Kegaon Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kegaon Tehsil has a population of 1.03 Lac (1,02,668) with 51.40 k (51,395) males and 51.27 k (51,273) females.The sex ratio in Kegaon is 998, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kegaon Tehsil is 14.64 k (14,638) which is 14.26% of Kegaon Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kegaon Tehsil is 943 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kegaon Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kalahandi District in the state of ODISHA in India.
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Kegaon Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kegaon Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.14 Lac (1,13,685), indicating a 10.73% increased from Kegaon 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 56.63 k, and the estimated female population is 57.06 k.
Kegaon Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kegaon Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.14 Lac (1,14,391), projecting a 11.42% increased from Kegaon 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 56.96 k, and the estimated female population is 57.44 k.
Kegaon Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kegaon Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.02 Lac (1,01,779), accounting for 99.13% of the Kegaon Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 50.98 k (50,977), and the Hindu female population is around 50.80 k (50,802).
Kegaon Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Kegaon Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 568 (568), accounting for 0.55% of the Kegaon Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 278 (278), and the Christian female population is around 290 (290).
Kegaon Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,01,779 | 99.13% |
| Christian | 568 | 0.55% |
| Religion not stated | 122 | 0.12% |
| Muslim | 119 | 0.12% |
| Jain | 65 | 0.06% |
| Sikh | 11 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 3 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKegaon Urban Population
The Urban population of Kegaon Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Kegaon total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Kegaon Rural Population
The Rural population of Kegaon Tehsil is 1.03 Lac (1,02,668), with 51.40 k (51,395) being males and 51.27 k (51,273) being females, making up 100% of the Kegaon total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 998 females for every 1000 males.
Kegaon Literacy Rate
Kegaon Tehsil has a literacy rate of 54.33% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kegaon Tehsil is 67.91 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kegaon Tehsil is 40.84 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Kegaon Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Kegaon Tehsil, it is around 54.33%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kegaon
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 54.33 | 67.91 | 40.84 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 54.33 | 67.91 | 40.84 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kegaon
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 54.25 | 67.85 | 40.73 |
| Christian | 66.19 | 78.71 | 53.31 |
| Religion not stated | 61.11 | 64.58 | 57.14 |
| Muslim | 35.45 | 45.71 | 30.67 |
Kegaon Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kegaon Tehsil is 19.78 k (19,776) with 9.91 k (9,908) males and 9.87 k (9,868) females, which is 19.26% of Kegaon Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 996 females for every 1000 males.
Kegaon Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kegaon Tehsil is 23.50 k (23,495) with 11.66 k (11,661) males and 11.83 k (11,834) females, which is 22.88% of Kegaon Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1015 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kegaon
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 998 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 998 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kegaon
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 997 |
| Christian | 1044 |
| Religion not stated | 907 |
| Muslim | 2132 |
Kegaon Area & Households
The Total Area of Kegaon Tehsil is 527.18 Square KM, with a population density of 195 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Kegaon Tehsil are 108.The Total Number of households in Kegaon Tehsil are 26.15 k(26,148).
Kegaon Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kegaon Tehsil, there are about 50.66 k (50,661) workers, making up nearly 49.34% of the Kegaon Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 29.72 k (29,715) are male workers, and about 20.95 k (20,946) are female workers.
Kegaon - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.14 Lac (1,13,685) | 10.73% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.14 Lac (1,14,391) | 11.42% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.15 Lac (1,15,001) | 12.01% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.16 Lac (1,15,541) | 12.54% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.16 Lac (1,16,084) | 13.07% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.17 Lac (1,16,624) | 13.59% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.17 Lac (1,17,166) | 14.12% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.18 Lac (1,17,609) | 14.55% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.18 Lac (1,17,981) | 14.91% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.18 Lac (1,18,356) | 15.28% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.19 Lac (1,18,725) | 15.64% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.19 Lac (1,19,100) | 16% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.19 Lac (1,19,472) | 16.37% | 0.37 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kegaon Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.19 Lac (1,19,472), with a male population of 59.25 k (59,245) and a female population of 60.24 k (60,238). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Kegaon Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.