Barbil Population

As per the 2011 Census, Barbil Tehsil has a population of 84.13 k (84,130) with 43.93 k (43,934) males and 40.20 k (40,196) females.The sex ratio in Barbil is 915, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Barbil Tehsil is 13.80 k (13,797) which is 16.4% of Barbil Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Barbil Tehsil is 939 females for every 1000 males.

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

Barbil Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Barbil Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 93.16 k (93,158), indicating a 10.73% increased from Barbil's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 48.41 k, and the estimated female population is 44.73 k.

Barbil Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Barbil Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 93.74 k (93,736), projecting a 11.42% increased from Barbil's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 48.69 k, and the estimated female population is 45.03 k.

Barbil Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Barbil Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 73.09 k (73,085), accounting for 86.87% of the Barbil Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 38.10 k (38,098), and the Hindu female population is around 34.99 k (34,987).

Barbil Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Barbil Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 6.76 k (6,755), accounting for 8.03% of the Barbil Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 3.73 k (3,733), and the Muslim female population is around 3.02 k (3,022).

Barbil Religion Wise Population

Barbil Urban Population

The Urban population of Barbil Tehsil is 66.54 k (66,540), with 34.94 k (34,938) being males and 31.60 k (31,602) being females, making up 79.09% of the Barbil total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 905 females for every 1000 males.

Barbil Rural Population

The Rural population of Barbil Tehsil is 17.59 k (17,590), with 9.00 k (8,996) being males and 8.59 k (8,594) being females, making up 20.91% of the Barbil total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 956 females for every 1000 males.

Barbil Literacy Rate

Barbil Tehsil has a literacy rate of 68.86% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Barbil Tehsil is 78.21 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Barbil Tehsil is 58.59 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Barbil Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 72.18%, while in the rural regions of Barbil Tehsil, it is around 55.57%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Barbil

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	68.86	78.21	58.59
Urban Area	72.18	80.81	62.59
Rural Area	55.57	67.5	43.15

Literacy Rate by Religion in Barbil

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	67.41	77.29	56.61
Muslim	77.28	82.5	70.6
Christian	72.54	80.31	65.64
Sikh	91.12	96.48	85.67

Barbil Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Barbil Tehsil is 9.95 k (9,947) with 5.02 k (5,021) males and 4.93 k (4,926) females, which is 11.82% of Barbil Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 982 females for every 1000 males.

Barbil Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Barbil Tehsil is 27.32 k (27,322) with 13.66 k (13,660) males and 13.66 k (13,662) females, which is 32.48% of Barbil Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1001 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Barbil

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	915
Urban Area	905
Rural Area	956

Sex Ratio by Religion in Barbil

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	919
Muslim	810
Christian	1106
Sikh	943

Barbil Area & Households

The Total Area of Barbil Tehsil is 187.98 Square KM, with a population density of 448 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Barbil Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Barbil Tehsil are 20.The Total Number of households in Barbil Tehsil are 18.89 k(18,889).

Barbil Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Barbil Tehsil, there are about 27.84 k (27,836) workers, making up nearly 33.09% of the Barbil Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 23.33 k (23,328) are male workers, and about 4.51 k (4,508) are female workers.

Barbil - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Barbil Census Frequently Asked Questions