Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) Population

As per the 2011 Census, Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) Tehsil has a population of 8.85 Lac (8,85,363) with 4.68 Lac (4,68,043) males and 4.17 Lac (4,17,320) females.The sex ratio in Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) is 892, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) Tehsil is 86.40 k (86,401) which is 9.76% of Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) Tehsil is 907 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Khordha District in the state of ODISHA in India.

8.85 Lac

Toatl Population

4.68 Lac

Male Population

4.17 Lac

Female Population

Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 9.80 Lac (9,80,367), indicating a 10.73% increased from Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.)'s population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 5.16 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.64 Lac.

Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 9.86 Lac (9,86,450), projecting a 11.42% increased from Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.)'s population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 5.19 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.67 Lac.

Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 8.43 Lac (8,42,912), accounting for 95.21% of the Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 4.46 Lac (4,45,888), and the Hindu female population is around 3.97 Lac (3,97,024).

Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 29.12 k (29,123), accounting for 3.29% of the Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 15.42 k (15,423), and the Muslim female population is around 13.70 k (13,700).

Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu8,42,91295.21%
Muslim29,1233.29%
Christian8,1520.92%
Religion not stated3,1420.35%
Sikh1,0830.12%
Jain4060.05%
Other religions and persuasions3450.04%
Buddhist2000.02%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) Urban Population

The Urban population of Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) Tehsil is 8.85 Lac (8,85,363), with 4.68 Lac (4,68,043) being males and 4.17 Lac (4,17,320) being females, making up 100% of the Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 892 females for every 1000 males.

Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) Rural Population

The Rural population of Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) total population, The sex ratio in rural population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) Literacy Rate

Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) Tehsil has a literacy rate of 91.73% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) Tehsil is 94.58 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) Tehsil is 88.53 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 91.73%, while in the rural regions of Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) Tehsil, it is around N/A%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.)

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 91.73 94.58 88.53
Urban Area 91.73 94.58 88.53
Rural Area 0 0 0

Literacy Rate by Religion in Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.)

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 92.06 94.85 88.92
Muslim 82.07 86.44 77.1
Christian 91.57 95.24 87.94
Religion not stated 87.86 92.35 83.05

Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) Tehsil is 76.77 k (76,770) with 39.80 k (39,798) males and 36.97 k (36,972) females, which is 8.67% of Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 929 females for every 1000 males.

Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) Tehsil is 44.02 k (44,016) with 23.67 k (23,668) males and 20.35 k (20,348) females, which is 4.97% of Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 860 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.)

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 892
Urban Area 892
Rural Area 0

Sex Ratio by Religion in Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.)

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 891
Muslim 889
Christian 1011
Religion not stated 922

Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) Area & Households

The Total Area of Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) Tehsil is 185.3 Square KM, with a population density of 4,778 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) Tehsil are 1The Total Number of households in Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) Tehsil are 2.06 Lac(2,06,014).

Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) Tehsil, there are about 3.26 Lac (3,25,733) workers, making up nearly 36.79% of the Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 2.56 Lac (2,56,389) are male workers, and about 69.34 k (69,344) are female workers.

Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 9.80 Lac (9,80,367) 10.73%
2025 9.86 Lac (9,86,450) 11.42% 0.69 %
2026 9.92 Lac (9,91,715) 12.01% 0.59 %
2027 9.96 Lac (9,96,372) 12.54% 0.53 %
2028 10.01 Lac (10,01,050) 13.07% 0.53 %
2029 10.06 Lac (10,05,707) 13.59% 0.52 %
2030 10.10 Lac (10,10,385) 14.12% 0.53 %
2031 10.14 Lac (10,14,202) 14.55% 0.43 %
2032 10.17 Lac (10,17,412) 14.91% 0.36 %
2033 10.21 Lac (10,20,642) 15.28% 0.37 %
2034 10.24 Lac (10,23,831) 15.64% 0.36 %
2035 10.27 Lac (10,27,061) 16% 0.36 %
2036 10.30 Lac (10,30,270) 16.37% 0.37 %

Projected estimates indicate that Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 10.30 Lac (10,30,270), with a male population of 5.40 Lac (5,39,528) and a female population of 4.90 Lac (4,90,285). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.

Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) is 8.85 Lac (8,85,363).

The estimated population of Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) in 2024 is approximately 9.80 Lac (9,80,367).

Hindu constitute 95.21% of Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) population, amounting to approximately 8.43 Lac (8,42,912) people.

Muslim constitute 3.29% of Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) population, totaling around 29.12 k (29,123) people.

Hindu: 95.21%, Muslim: 3.29%, Christian: 0.92%, Religion not stated: 0.35%, Sikh: 0.12%, Jain: 0.05%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.04%, Buddhist: 0.02%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) is 76.77 k (8.67%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 44.02 k (4.97%).

In Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.), 8.85 Lac (100%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 0 (0%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) is 91.73%, with male literacy at 94.58% and female literacy at 88.53%.

The sex ratio in Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) is 892 females for every 1000 males.

Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.47% up to 2036.