Khordha Population
As per the 2011 Census, Khordha Tehsil has a population of 1.40 Lac (1,39,978) with 72.35 k (72,352) males and 67.63 k (67,626) females.The sex ratio in Khordha is 935, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Khordha Tehsil is 14.94 k (14,940) which is 10.67% of Khordha Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Khordha Tehsil is 933 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Khordha Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Khordha District in the state of ODISHA in India.
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Khordha Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Khordha Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.55 Lac (1,54,999), indicating a 10.73% increased from Khordha 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 79.72 k, and the estimated female population is 75.26 k.
Khordha Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Khordha Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.56 Lac (1,55,961), projecting a 11.42% increased from Khordha 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 80.19 k, and the estimated female population is 75.76 k.
Khordha Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Khordha Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.27 Lac (1,27,013), accounting for 90.74% of the Khordha Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 65.62 k (65,615), and the Hindu female population is around 61.40 k (61,398).
Khordha Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Khordha Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 11.62 k (11,618), accounting for 8.3% of the Khordha Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 6.04 k (6,041), and the Muslim female population is around 5.58 k (5,577).
Khordha Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,27,013 | 90.74% |
| Muslim | 11,618 | 8.3% |
| Christian | 1,131 | 0.81% |
| Religion not stated | 149 | 0.11% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 32 | 0.02% |
| Sikh | 12 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 12 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 11 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKhordha Urban Population
The Urban population of Khordha Tehsil is 46.21 k (46,205), with 23.94 k (23,937) being males and 22.27 k (22,268) being females, making up 33.01% of the Khordha total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 931 females for every 1000 males.
Khordha Rural Population
The Rural population of Khordha Tehsil is 93.77 k (93,773), with 48.42 k (48,415) being males and 45.36 k (45,358) being females, making up 66.99% of the Khordha total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 937 females for every 1000 males.
Khordha Literacy Rate
Khordha Tehsil has a literacy rate of 87.24% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Khordha Tehsil is 92.18 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Khordha Tehsil is 81.96 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Khordha Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 92.19%, while in the rural regions of Khordha Tehsil, it is around 84.75%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Khordha
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 87.24 | 92.18 | 81.96 |
| Urban Area | 92.19 | 95.24 | 88.92 |
| Rural Area | 84.75 | 90.63 | 78.47 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Khordha
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 86.96 | 92.04 | 81.54 |
| Muslim | 89.26 | 93.04 | 85.19 |
| Christian | 98.39 | 98.87 | 97.9 |
| Religion not stated | 84.87 | 92.86 | 73.47 |
Khordha Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Khordha Tehsil is 16.18 k (16,181) with 8.25 k (8,248) males and 7.93 k (7,933) females, which is 11.56% of Khordha Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 962 females for every 1000 males.
Khordha Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Khordha Tehsil is 11.80 k (11,803) with 5.92 k (5,916) males and 5.89 k (5,887) females, which is 8.43% of Khordha Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 996 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Khordha
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 935 |
| Urban Area | 931 |
| Rural Area | 937 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Khordha
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 936 |
| Muslim | 924 |
| Christian | 985 |
| Religion not stated | 713 |
Khordha Area & Households
The Total Area of Khordha Tehsil is 212.6 Square KM, with a population density of 658 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Khordha Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Khordha Tehsil are 93.The Total Number of households in Khordha Tehsil are 28.85 k(28,854).
Khordha Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Khordha Tehsil, there are about 48.52 k (48,522) workers, making up nearly 34.66% of the Khordha Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 40.02 k (40,024) are male workers, and about 8.50 k (8,498) are female workers.
Khordha - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.55 Lac (1,54,999) | 10.73% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.56 Lac (1,55,961) | 11.42% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.57 Lac (1,56,793) | 12.01% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.58 Lac (1,57,529) | 12.54% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.58 Lac (1,58,269) | 13.07% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.59 Lac (1,59,005) | 13.59% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.60 Lac (1,59,745) | 14.12% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.60 Lac (1,60,348) | 14.55% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.61 Lac (1,60,856) | 14.91% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.61 Lac (1,61,366) | 15.28% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.62 Lac (1,61,870) | 15.64% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.62 Lac (1,62,381) | 16% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.63 Lac (1,62,889) | 16.37% | 0.37 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Khordha Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.63 Lac (1,62,889), with a male population of 83.40 k (83,403) and a female population of 79.45 k (79,450). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Khordha Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.