Mahakalapada Population

As per the 2011 Census, Mahakalapada Tehsil has a population of 1.24 Lac (1,24,417) with 62.58 k (62,578) males and 61.84 k (61,839) females.The sex ratio in Mahakalapada is 989, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Mahakalapada Tehsil is 15.18 k (15,182) which is 12.2% of Mahakalapada Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Mahakalapada Tehsil is 951 females for every 1000 males.

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

1.24 Lac

Toatl Population

62.58 k

Male Population

61.84 k

Female Population

Mahakalapada Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Mahakalapada Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.38 Lac (1,37,768), indicating a 10.73% increased from Mahakalapada 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 68.95 k, and the estimated female population is 68.82 k.

Mahakalapada Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Mahakalapada Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.39 Lac (1,38,623), projecting a 11.42% increased from Mahakalapada 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 69.35 k, and the estimated female population is 69.27 k.

Mahakalapada Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Mahakalapada Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.22 Lac (1,22,142), accounting for 98.17% of the Mahakalapada Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 61.46 k (61,459), and the Hindu female population is around 60.68 k (60,683).

Mahakalapada Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Mahakalapada Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.27 k (1,266), accounting for 1.02% of the Mahakalapada Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 605 (605), and the Muslim female population is around 661 (661).

Mahakalapada Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,22,14298.17%
Muslim1,2661.02%
Christian8560.69%
Religion not stated1290.1%
Sikh150.01%
Buddhist50%
Jain30%
Other religions and persuasions10%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Mahakalapada Urban Population

The Urban population of Mahakalapada Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Mahakalapada total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Mahakalapada Rural Population

The Rural population of Mahakalapada Tehsil is 1.24 Lac (1,24,417), with 62.58 k (62,578) being males and 61.84 k (61,839) being females, making up 100% of the Mahakalapada total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 989 females for every 1000 males.

Mahakalapada Literacy Rate

Mahakalapada Tehsil has a literacy rate of 80.85% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Mahakalapada Tehsil is 88.36 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Mahakalapada Tehsil is 73.29 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Mahakalapada Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Mahakalapada Tehsil, it is around 80.85%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Mahakalapada

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 80.85 88.36 73.29
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 80.85 88.36 73.29

Literacy Rate by Religion in Mahakalapada

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 80.95 88.47 73.38
Muslim 69.52 78.59 61.35
Christian 84.6 88.43 80.64
Religion not stated 71.03 78.95 62

Mahakalapada Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Mahakalapada Tehsil is 19.08 k (19,077) with 9.65 k (9,645) males and 9.43 k (9,432) females, which is 15.33% of Mahakalapada Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 978 females for every 1000 males.

Mahakalapada Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Mahakalapada Tehsil is 2.25 k (2,246) with 1.11 k (1,113) males and 1.13 k (1,133) females, which is 1.81% of Mahakalapada Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1018 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Mahakalapada

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 989
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 989

Sex Ratio by Religion in Mahakalapada

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 988
Muslim 1093
Christian 968
Religion not stated 870

Mahakalapada Area & Households

The Total Area of Mahakalapada Tehsil is 350.73 Square KM, with a population density of 355 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Mahakalapada Tehsil are 155.The Total Number of households in Mahakalapada Tehsil are 28.21 k(28,211).

Mahakalapada Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Mahakalapada Tehsil, there are about 45.17 k (45,167) workers, making up nearly 36.3% of the Mahakalapada Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 34.66 k (34,662) are male workers, and about 10.51 k (10,505) are female workers.

Mahakalapada - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.38 Lac (1,37,768) 10.73%
2025 1.39 Lac (1,38,623) 11.42% 0.69 %
2026 1.39 Lac (1,39,363) 12.01% 0.59 %
2027 1.40 Lac (1,40,017) 12.54% 0.53 %
2028 1.41 Lac (1,40,675) 13.07% 0.53 %
2029 1.41 Lac (1,41,329) 13.59% 0.52 %
2030 1.42 Lac (1,41,986) 14.12% 0.53 %
2031 1.43 Lac (1,42,523) 14.55% 0.43 %
2032 1.43 Lac (1,42,974) 14.91% 0.36 %
2033 1.43 Lac (1,43,428) 15.28% 0.37 %
2034 1.44 Lac (1,43,876) 15.64% 0.36 %
2035 1.44 Lac (1,44,330) 16% 0.36 %
2036 1.45 Lac (1,44,781) 16.37% 0.37 %

Projected estimates indicate that Mahakalapada Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.45 Lac (1,44,781), with a male population of 72.14 k (72,136) and a female population of 72.65 k (72,651). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Mahakalapada Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.

Mahakalapada Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Mahakalapada is 1.24 Lac (1,24,417).

The estimated population of Mahakalapada in 2024 is approximately 1.38 Lac (1,37,768).

Hindu constitute 98.17% of Mahakalapada population, amounting to approximately 1.22 Lac (1,22,142) people.

Muslim constitute 1.02% of Mahakalapada population, totaling around 1.27 k (1,266) people.

Hindu: 98.17%, Muslim: 1.02%, Christian: 0.69%, Religion not stated: 0.1%, Sikh: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0%, Jain: 0%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Mahakalapada is 19.08 k (15.33%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 2.25 k (1.81%).

In Mahakalapada , 0 (0%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.24 Lac (100%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Mahakalapada is 80.85%, with male literacy at 88.36% and female literacy at 73.29%.

The sex ratio in Mahakalapada is 989 females for every 1000 males.

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