Rajkanika Population

As per the 2011 Census, Rajkanika Tehsil has a population of 1.41 Lac (1,40,807) with 67.44 k (67,443) males and 73.36 k (73,364) females.The sex ratio in Rajkanika is 1088, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Rajkanika Tehsil is 16.42 k (16,424) which is 11.66% of Rajkanika Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Rajkanika Tehsil is 944 females for every 1000 males.

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

1.41 Lac

Toatl Population

67.44 k

Male Population

73.36 k

Female Population

Rajkanika Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Rajkanika Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.56 Lac (1,55,917), indicating a 10.73% increased from Rajkanika 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 74.31 k, and the estimated female population is 81.65 k.

Rajkanika Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Rajkanika Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.57 Lac (1,56,884), projecting a 11.42% increased from Rajkanika 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 74.75 k, and the estimated female population is 82.18 k.

Rajkanika Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Rajkanika Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.38 Lac (1,38,100), accounting for 98.08% of the Rajkanika Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 66.17 k (66,170), and the Hindu female population is around 71.93 k (71,930).

Rajkanika Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Rajkanika Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 2.51 k (2,505), accounting for 1.78% of the Rajkanika Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.18 k (1,180), and the Muslim female population is around 1.33 k (1,325).

Rajkanika Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu1,38,10098.08%
Muslim2,5051.78%
Religion not stated1230.09%
Christian350.02%
Sikh290.02%
Buddhist60%
Jain60%
Other religions and persuasions30%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Rajkanika Urban Population

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

Rajkanika Rural Population

The Rural population of Rajkanika Tehsil is 1.41 Lac (1,40,807), with 67.44 k (67,443) being males and 73.36 k (73,364) being females, making up 100% of the Rajkanika total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1088 females for every 1000 males.

Rajkanika Literacy Rate

Rajkanika Tehsil has a literacy rate of 86.1% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Rajkanika Tehsil is 91.97 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Rajkanika Tehsil is 80.8 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Rajkanika Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Rajkanika Tehsil, it is around 86.1%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Rajkanika

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 86.1 91.97 80.8
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 86.1 91.97 80.8

Literacy Rate by Religion in Rajkanika

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 86.23 92.07 80.95
Muslim 78.44 85.35 72.53
Religion not stated 81.32 97.56 68
Christian 80.65 80 80.95

Rajkanika Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Rajkanika Tehsil is 32.91 k (32,908) with 16.15 k (16,153) males and 16.76 k (16,755) females, which is 23.37% of Rajkanika Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1038 females for every 1000 males.

Rajkanika Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Rajkanika Tehsil is 51 (51) with 23 (23) males and 28 (28) females, which is 0.04% of Rajkanika Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1218 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Rajkanika

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1088
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1088

Sex Ratio by Religion in Rajkanika

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 1088
Muslim 1123
Religion not stated 1121
Christian 1917

Rajkanika Area & Households

The Total Area of Rajkanika Tehsil is 288.54 Square KM, with a population density of 488 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Rajkanika Tehsil are 168.The Total Number of households in Rajkanika Tehsil are 31.18 k(31,182).

Rajkanika Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Rajkanika Tehsil, there are about 39.65 k (39,650) workers, making up nearly 28.16% of the Rajkanika Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 34.87 k (34,872) are male workers, and about 4.78 k (4,778) are female workers.

Rajkanika - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.56 Lac (1,55,917) 10.73%
2025 1.57 Lac (1,56,884) 11.42% 0.69 %
2026 1.58 Lac (1,57,722) 12.01% 0.59 %
2027 1.58 Lac (1,58,462) 12.54% 0.53 %
2028 1.59 Lac (1,59,206) 13.07% 0.53 %
2029 1.60 Lac (1,59,947) 13.59% 0.52 %
2030 1.61 Lac (1,60,691) 14.12% 0.53 %
2031 1.61 Lac (1,61,298) 14.55% 0.43 %
2032 1.62 Lac (1,61,808) 14.91% 0.36 %
2033 1.62 Lac (1,62,322) 15.28% 0.37 %
2034 1.63 Lac (1,62,829) 15.64% 0.36 %
2035 1.63 Lac (1,63,343) 16% 0.36 %
2036 1.64 Lac (1,63,853) 16.37% 0.37 %

Projected estimates indicate that Rajkanika Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.64 Lac (1,63,853), with a male population of 77.74 k (77,744) and a female population of 86.19 k (86,191). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Rajkanika Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.

Rajkanika Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Rajkanika is 1.41 Lac (1,40,807).

The estimated population of Rajkanika in 2024 is approximately 1.56 Lac (1,55,917).

Hindu constitute 98.08% of Rajkanika population, amounting to approximately 1.38 Lac (1,38,100) people.

Muslim constitute 1.78% of Rajkanika population, totaling around 2.51 k (2,505) people.

Hindu: 98.08%, Muslim: 1.78%, Religion not stated: 0.09%, Christian: 0.02%, Sikh: 0.02%, Buddhist: 0%, Jain: 0%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Rajkanika is 32.91 k (23.37%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 51 (0.04%).

In Rajkanika , 0 (0%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.41 Lac (100%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Rajkanika is 86.1%, with male literacy at 91.97% and female literacy at 80.8%.

The sex ratio in Rajkanika is 1088 females for every 1000 males.

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