Koraput Population

As per the 2011 Census, Koraput District has a population of 13.80 Lac (13,79,647) with 6.79 Lac (6,78,809) males and 7.01 Lac (7,00,838) females.The sex ratio in Koraput is 1033, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Koraput District is 2.25 Lac (2,25,126) which is 16.32% of Koraput District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Koraput District is 980 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Koraput District is listed as part of ODISHA State in INDIA.

13.80 Lac

Toatl Population

6.79 Lac

Male Population

7.01 Lac

Female Population

Koraput Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Koraput District current estimated population is projected to be 15.28 Lac (15,27,690), indicating a 10.73% increased from Koraput's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 7.48 Lac, and the estimated female population is 7.80 Lac.

Koraput Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Koraput District estimated population is projected to be 15.37 Lac (15,37,169), projecting a 11.42% increased from Koraput's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 7.52 Lac, and the estimated female population is 7.85 Lac.

Koraput Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Koraput District, with a total Hindu population of 12.94 Lac (12,94,151), accounting for 93.8% of the Koraput District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 6.36 Lac (6,36,421), and the Hindu female population is around 6.58 Lac (6,57,730).

Koraput Christian Population

Christian is the second most popular religion in Koraput District, with a total Christian population of 68.55 k (68,550), accounting for 4.97% of the Koraput District population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 33.72 k (33,719), and the Christian female population is around 34.83 k (34,831).

Koraput Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu12,94,15193.8%
Christian68,5504.97%
Muslim8,8500.64%
Religion not stated3,4840.25%
Other religions and persuasions3,3840.25%
Sikh5180.04%
Jain4910.04%
Buddhist2190.02%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Koraput Urban Population

The Urban population of Koraput District is 2.26 Lac (2,26,169), with 1.15 Lac (1,15,038) being males and 1.11 Lac (1,11,131) being females, making up 16.39% of the Koraput total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 967 females for every 1000 males.

Koraput Rural Population

The Rural population of Koraput District is 11.53 Lac (11,53,478), with 5.64 Lac (5,63,771) being males and 5.90 Lac (5,89,707) being females, making up 83.61% of the Koraput total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1047 females for every 1000 males.

Koraput Literacy Rate

Koraput District has a literacy rate of 49.21% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Koraput District is 60.32 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Koraput District is 38.55 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Koraput District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 81.8%, while in the rural regions of Koraput District, it is around 42.37%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Koraput

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 49.21 60.32 38.55
Urban Area 81.8 88.48 74.9
Rural Area 42.37 54.14 31.26

Literacy Rate by Religion in Koraput

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 48.27 59.46 37.56
Christian 63.49 73.67 53.73
Muslim 74.91 82.55 66.45
Religion not stated 59.58 69.46 49.66

Koraput Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Koraput District is 1.97 Lac (1,96,540) with 96.79 k (96,789) males and 99.75 k (99,751) females, which is 14.25% of Koraput District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1031 females for every 1000 males.

Koraput Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Koraput District is 6.98 Lac (6,97,583) with 3.37 Lac (3,37,373) males and 3.60 Lac (3,60,210) females, which is 50.56% of Koraput District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1068 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Koraput

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1033
Urban Area 967
Rural Area 1047

Sex Ratio by Religion in Koraput

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 1034
Christian 1033
Muslim 912
Religion not stated 985

Koraput Area & Households

The Total Area of Koraput District is 8,807 Square KM, with a population density of 157 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Koraput District are 7 and the Total Number of Villages in Koraput District are 2,042.The Total Number of households in Koraput District are 3.38 Lac(3,37,677).

Koraput Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Koraput District, there are about 6.93 Lac (6,93,406) workers, making up nearly 50.26% of the Koraput District total population. Out of these, around 3.84 Lac (3,84,053) are male workers, and about 3.09 Lac (3,09,353) are female workers.

Koraput - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Koraput district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 2,97,440, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 13,79,647 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1971. The growth rate of 20.54% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1921 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 15.18%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.

Koraput District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 2,97,440 to 13,79,647.
  • The year 1971 stands out with a growth rate of 20.54%.
  • The year 1921 experienced a unique negative growth.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 2.97 Lac --- --- 1.51 Lac 1.46 Lac
1911 3.58 Lac 60.15 k 20.22189349 1.79 Lac 1.79 Lac
1921 3.46 Lac -11.15 k -3.118113583 1.73 Lac 1.73 Lac
1931 4.09 Lac 62.13 k 17.93394489 2.04 Lac 2.05 Lac
1941 4.84 Lac 75.78 k 18.54770809 2.43 Lac 2.42 Lac
1951 5.44 Lac 59.94 k 12.37498658 2.75 Lac 2.70 Lac
1961 5.93 Lac 49.01 k 9.005192123 2.99 Lac 2.94 Lac
1971 7.15 Lac 1.22 Lac 20.53581662 3.62 Lac 3.54 Lac
1981 8.59 Lac 1.43 Lac 20.04743134 4.32 Lac 4.27 Lac
1991 10.30 Lac 1.71 Lac 19.92659341 5.17 Lac 5.13 Lac
2001 11.81 Lac 1.51 Lac 14.67204493 5.91 Lac 5.90 Lac
2011 13.80 Lac 1.99 Lac 16.85615477 6.79 Lac 7.01 Lac

Historical Population of Koraput by Census Year 1901-2011

Koraput - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 15.28 Lac (15,27,690) 10.73%
2025 15.37 Lac (15,37,169) 11.42% 0.69 %
2026 15.45 Lac (15,45,374) 12.01% 0.59 %
2027 15.53 Lac (15,52,630) 12.54% 0.53 %
2028 15.60 Lac (15,59,920) 13.07% 0.53 %
2029 15.67 Lac (15,67,176) 13.59% 0.52 %
2030 15.74 Lac (15,74,466) 14.12% 0.53 %
2031 15.80 Lac (15,80,415) 14.55% 0.43 %
2032 15.85 Lac (15,85,416) 14.91% 0.36 %
2033 15.90 Lac (15,90,450) 15.28% 0.37 %
2034 15.95 Lac (15,95,419) 15.64% 0.36 %
2035 16.00 Lac (16,00,452) 16% 0.36 %
2036 16.05 Lac (16,05,454) 16.37% 0.37 %

Projected estimates indicate that Koraput District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 16.05 Lac (16,05,454), with a male population of 7.82 Lac (7,82,485) and a female population of 8.23 Lac (8,23,373). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Koraput District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.

Koraput Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Koraput is 13.80 Lac (13,79,647).

The estimated population of Koraput in 2024 is approximately 15.28 Lac (15,27,690).

Hindu constitute 93.8% of Koraput population, amounting to approximately 12.94 Lac (12,94,151) people.

Christian constitute 4.97% of Koraput population, totaling around 68.55 k (68,550) people.

Hindu: 93.8%, Christian: 4.97%, Muslim: 0.64%, Religion not stated: 0.25%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.25%, Sikh: 0.04%, Jain: 0.04%, Buddhist: 0.02%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Koraput is 1.97 Lac (14.25%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 6.98 Lac (50.56%).

In Koraput, 2.26 Lac (16.39%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 11.53 Lac (83.61%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Koraput is 49.21%, with male literacy at 60.32% and female literacy at 38.55%.

The sex ratio in Koraput is 1033 females for every 1000 males.

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