Nikirai Population
As per the 2011 Census, Nikirai Tehsil has a population of 67.95 k (67,946) with 33.93 k (33,925) males and 34.02 k (34,021) females.The sex ratio in Nikirai is 1003, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nikirai Tehsil is 7.26 k (7,259) which is 10.68% of Nikirai Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nikirai Tehsil is 902 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Nikirai Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kendrapara District in the state of ODISHA in India.
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Nikirai Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Nikirai Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 75.24 k (75,237), indicating a 10.73% increased from Nikirai 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 37.38 k, and the estimated female population is 37.86 k.
Nikirai Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Nikirai Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 75.70 k (75,704), projecting a 11.42% increased from Nikirai 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 37.60 k, and the estimated female population is 38.11 k.
Nikirai Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Nikirai Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 66.69 k (66,686), accounting for 98.15% of the Nikirai Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 33.33 k (33,328), and the Hindu female population is around 33.36 k (33,358).
Nikirai Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Nikirai Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 1.11 k (1,107), accounting for 1.63% of the Nikirai Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 519 (519), and the Muslim female population is around 588 (588).
Nikirai Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 66,686 | 98.15% |
| Muslim | 1,107 | 1.63% |
| Religion not stated | 111 | 0.16% |
| Christian | 23 | 0.03% |
| Sikh | 11 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 5 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 3 | 0% |
| Jain | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationNikirai Urban Population
The Urban population of Nikirai Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Nikirai total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Nikirai Rural Population
The Rural population of Nikirai Tehsil is 67.95 k (67,946), with 33.93 k (33,925) being males and 34.02 k (34,021) being females, making up 100% of the Nikirai total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1003 females for every 1000 males.
Nikirai Literacy Rate
Nikirai Tehsil has a literacy rate of 85.27% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nikirai Tehsil is 91.27 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nikirai Tehsil is 79.36 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Nikirai Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Nikirai Tehsil, it is around 85.27%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nikirai
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 85.27 | 91.27 | 79.36 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 85.27 | 91.27 | 79.36 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Nikirai
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 85.36 | 91.33 | 79.46 |
| Muslim | 80.17 | 88.63 | 73.05 |
| Religion not stated | 80 | 78.57 | 81.82 |
| Christian | 76.19 | 85.71 | 71.43 |
Nikirai Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Nikirai Tehsil is 21.79 k (21,787) with 11.02 k (11,020) males and 10.77 k (10,767) females, which is 32.07% of Nikirai Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 978 females for every 1000 males.
Nikirai Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Nikirai Tehsil is 208 (208) with 55 (55) males and 153 (153) females, which is 0.31% of Nikirai Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 2782 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nikirai
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1003 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1003 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Nikirai
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1001 |
| Muslim | 1133 |
| Religion not stated | 735 |
| Christian | 2286 |
Nikirai Area & Households
The Total Area of Nikirai Tehsil is 97.95 Square KM, with a population density of 694 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Nikirai Tehsil are 56.The Total Number of households in Nikirai Tehsil are 15.61 k(15,611).
Nikirai Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Nikirai Tehsil, there are about 20.77 k (20,774) workers, making up nearly 30.57% of the Nikirai Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 18.30 k (18,300) are male workers, and about 2.47 k (2,474) are female workers.
Nikirai - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 75.24 k (75,237) | 10.73% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 75.70 k (75,704) | 11.42% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 76.11 k (76,108) | 12.01% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 76.47 k (76,466) | 12.54% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 76.83 k (76,825) | 13.07% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 77.18 k (77,182) | 13.59% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 77.54 k (77,541) | 14.12% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 77.83 k (77,834) | 14.55% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 78.08 k (78,080) | 14.91% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 78.33 k (78,328) | 15.28% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 78.57 k (78,573) | 15.64% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 78.82 k (78,821) | 16% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 79.07 k (79,067) | 16.37% | 0.37 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Nikirai Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 79.07 k (79,067), with a male population of 39.11 k (39,107) and a female population of 39.97 k (39,970). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Nikirai Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.