Kesinga Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kesinga Tehsil has a population of 1.41 Lac (1,41,365) with 71.24 k (71,241) males and 70.12 k (70,124) females.The sex ratio in Kesinga is 985, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kesinga Tehsil is 18.77 k (18,771) which is 13.28% of Kesinga Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kesinga Tehsil is 927 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kesinga Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kalahandi District in the state of ODISHA in India.
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Kesinga Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kesinga Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.57 Lac (1,56,535), indicating a 10.73% increased from Kesinga's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 78.50 k, and the estimated female population is 78.04 k.
Kesinga Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kesinga Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.58 Lac (1,57,506), projecting a 11.42% increased from Kesinga's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 78.96 k, and the estimated female population is 78.55 k.
Kesinga Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kesinga Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.37 Lac (1,37,262), accounting for 97.1% of the Kesinga Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 69.18 k (69,184), and the Hindu female population is around 68.08 k (68,078).
Kesinga Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Kesinga Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 2.50 k (2,503), accounting for 1.77% of the Kesinga Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 1.24 k (1,239), and the Christian female population is around 1.26 k (1,264).
Kesinga Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,37,262 | 97.1% |
| Christian | 2,503 | 1.77% |
| Jain | 901 | 0.64% |
| Muslim | 323 | 0.23% |
| Religion not stated | 252 | 0.18% |
| Sikh | 56 | 0.04% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 41 | 0.03% |
| Buddhist | 27 | 0.02% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKesinga Urban Population
The Urban population of Kesinga Tehsil is 19.24 k (19,239), with 9.84 k (9,844) being males and 9.40 k (9,395) being females, making up 13.61% of the Kesinga total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 955 females for every 1000 males.
Kesinga Rural Population
The Rural population of Kesinga Tehsil is 1.22 Lac (1,22,126), with 61.40 k (61,397) being males and 60.73 k (60,729) being females, making up 86.39% of the Kesinga total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 990 females for every 1000 males.
Kesinga Literacy Rate
Kesinga Tehsil has a literacy rate of 67.01% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kesinga Tehsil is 78.04 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kesinga Tehsil is 55.92 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Kesinga Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 77.12%, while in the rural regions of Kesinga Tehsil, it is around 65.4%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kesinga
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 67.01 | 78.04 | 55.92 |
| Urban Area | 77.12 | 85.01 | 68.89 |
| Rural Area | 65.4 | 76.9 | 53.88 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kesinga
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 66.54 | 77.69 | 55.31 |
| Christian | 80.07 | 87.52 | 72.98 |
| Jain | 95.75 | 98.86 | 92.23 |
| Muslim | 78.24 | 85.61 | 70.77 |
Kesinga Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kesinga Tehsil is 24.10 k (24,104) with 12.00 k (11,995) males and 12.11 k (12,109) females, which is 17.05% of Kesinga Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1010 females for every 1000 males.
Kesinga Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kesinga Tehsil is 33.03 k (33,026) with 16.37 k (16,372) males and 16.65 k (16,654) females, which is 23.36% of Kesinga Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1018 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kesinga
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 985 |
| Urban Area | 955 |
| Rural Area | 990 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kesinga
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 985 |
| Christian | 1021 |
| Jain | 897 |
| Muslim | 982 |
Kesinga Area & Households
The Total Area of Kesinga Tehsil is 506.31 Square KM, with a population density of 279 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kesinga Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Kesinga Tehsil are 127.The Total Number of households in Kesinga Tehsil are 36.95 k(36,947).
Kesinga Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kesinga Tehsil, there are about 61.61 k (61,613) workers, making up nearly 43.58% of the Kesinga Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 40.48 k (40,477) are male workers, and about 21.14 k (21,136) are female workers.
Kesinga - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.57 Lac (1,56,535) | 10.73% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.58 Lac (1,57,506) | 11.42% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.58 Lac (1,58,347) | 12.01% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.59 Lac (1,59,090) | 12.54% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.60 Lac (1,59,837) | 13.07% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.61 Lac (1,60,581) | 13.59% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.61 Lac (1,61,327) | 14.12% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.62 Lac (1,61,937) | 14.55% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.62 Lac (1,62,450) | 14.91% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.63 Lac (1,62,965) | 15.28% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.63 Lac (1,63,474) | 15.64% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.64 Lac (1,63,990) | 16% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.65 Lac (1,64,503) | 16.37% | 0.37 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kesinga Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.65 Lac (1,64,503), with a male population of 82.12 k (82,122) and a female population of 82.39 k (82,385). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Kesinga Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.