Pottangi Population
As per the 2011 Census, Pottangi Tehsil has a population of 88.13 k (88,128) with 43.38 k (43,375) males and 44.75 k (44,753) females.The sex ratio in Pottangi is 1032, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Pottangi Tehsil is 14.86 k (14,862) which is 16.86% of Pottangi Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Pottangi Tehsil is 940 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Pottangi Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Koraput District in the state of ODISHA in India.
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Pottangi Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Pottangi Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 97.59 k (97,585), indicating a 10.73% increased from Pottangi 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 47.79 k, and the estimated female population is 49.81 k.
Pottangi Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Pottangi Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 98.19 k (98,191), projecting a 11.42% increased from Pottangi 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 48.07 k, and the estimated female population is 50.13 k.
Pottangi Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Pottangi Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 82.91 k (82,906), accounting for 94.07% of the Pottangi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 40.84 k (40,839), and the Hindu female population is around 42.07 k (42,067).
Pottangi Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Pottangi Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 4.70 k (4,704), accounting for 5.34% of the Pottangi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 2.27 k (2,273), and the Christian female population is around 2.43 k (2,431).
Pottangi Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 82,906 | 94.07% |
| Christian | 4,704 | 5.34% |
| Religion not stated | 259 | 0.29% |
| Muslim | 144 | 0.16% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 94 | 0.11% |
| Buddhist | 11 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 6 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 4 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationPottangi Urban Population
The Urban population of Pottangi Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Pottangi total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Pottangi Rural Population
The Rural population of Pottangi Tehsil is 88.13 k (88,128), with 43.38 k (43,375) being males and 44.75 k (44,753) being females, making up 100% of the Pottangi total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1032 females for every 1000 males.
Pottangi Literacy Rate
Pottangi Tehsil has a literacy rate of 34.68% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Pottangi Tehsil is 44.55 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Pottangi Tehsil is 25.3 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Pottangi Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Pottangi Tehsil, it is around 34.68%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Pottangi
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 34.68 | 44.55 | 25.3 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 34.68 | 44.55 | 25.3 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Pottangi
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 34.55 | 44.24 | 25.3 |
| Christian | 37.02 | 49.95 | 25.43 |
| Religion not stated | 45.36 | 63.44 | 26.67 |
| Muslim | 37.98 | 41.43 | 33.9 |
Pottangi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Pottangi Tehsil is 5.56 k (5,561) with 2.77 k (2,773) males and 2.79 k (2,788) females, which is 6.31% of Pottangi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1006 females for every 1000 males.
Pottangi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Pottangi Tehsil is 54.92 k (54,917) with 26.90 k (26,899) males and 28.02 k (28,018) females, which is 62.32% of Pottangi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1042 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Pottangi
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1032 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1032 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Pottangi
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1031 |
| Christian | 1070 |
| Religion not stated | 1040 |
| Muslim | 847 |
Pottangi Area & Households
The Total Area of Pottangi Tehsil is 739.61 Square KM, with a population density of 119 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Pottangi Tehsil are 106.The Total Number of households in Pottangi Tehsil are 20.55 k(20,547).
Pottangi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Pottangi Tehsil, there are about 48.46 k (48,456) workers, making up nearly 54.98% of the Pottangi Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 24.40 k (24,402) are male workers, and about 24.05 k (24,054) are female workers.
Pottangi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 97.59 k (97,585) | 10.73% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 98.19 k (98,191) | 11.42% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 98.72 k (98,715) | 12.01% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 99.18 k (99,178) | 12.54% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 99.64 k (99,644) | 13.07% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.00 Lac (1,00,107) | 13.59% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.01 Lac (1,00,573) | 14.12% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.01 Lac (1,00,953) | 14.55% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.01 Lac (1,01,272) | 14.91% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.02 Lac (1,01,594) | 15.28% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.02 Lac (1,01,911) | 15.64% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.02 Lac (1,02,233) | 16% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.03 Lac (1,02,552) | 16.37% | 0.37 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Pottangi Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.03 Lac (1,02,552), with a male population of 50.00 k (50,000) and a female population of 52.58 k (52,578). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Pottangi Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.