Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Malkangiri District

Malkangiri Population

As per the 2011 Census, Malkangiri District has a population of 6.13 Lac (6,13,192) with 3.04 Lac (3,03,624) males and 3.10 Lac (3,09,568) females.The sex ratio in Malkangiri is 1020, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Malkangiri District is 1.09 Lac (1,09,092) which is 17.79% of Malkangiri District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Malkangiri District is 992 females for every 1000 males.

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

6.13 Lac

Toatl Population

3.04 Lac

Male Population

3.10 Lac

Female Population

Malkangiri Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Malkangiri District current estimated population is projected to be 6.79 Lac (6,78,991), indicating a 10.73% increased from Malkangiri 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.35 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.45 Lac.

Malkangiri Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Malkangiri District estimated population is projected to be 6.83 Lac (6,83,204), projecting a 11.42% increased from Malkangiri 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.37 Lac, and the estimated female population is 3.47 Lac.

Malkangiri Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Malkangiri District, with a total Hindu population of 6.00 Lac (6,00,219), accounting for 97.88% of the Malkangiri District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.97 Lac (2,97,107), and the Hindu female population is around 3.03 Lac (3,03,112).

Malkangiri Christian Population

Christian is the second most popular religion in Malkangiri District, with a total Christian population of 10.04 k (10,039), accounting for 1.64% of the Malkangiri District population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 4.93 k (4,931), and the Christian female population is around 5.11 k (5,108).

Malkangiri Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu6,00,21997.88%
Christian10,0391.64%
Muslim1,8710.31%
Religion not stated5770.09%
Sikh2130.03%
Jain1950.03%
Buddhist430.01%
Other religions and persuasions350.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Malkangiri Urban Population

The Urban population of Malkangiri District is 49.53 k (49,528), with 25.72 k (25,723) being males and 23.81 k (23,805) being females, making up 8.08% of the Malkangiri total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 926 females for every 1000 males.

Malkangiri Rural Population

The Rural population of Malkangiri District is 5.64 Lac (5,63,664), with 2.78 Lac (2,77,901) being males and 2.86 Lac (2,85,763) being females, making up 91.92% of the Malkangiri total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1029 females for every 1000 males.

Malkangiri Literacy Rate

Malkangiri District has a literacy rate of 48.54% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Malkangiri District is 59.07 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Malkangiri District is 38.28 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Malkangiri District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 74.53%, while in the rural regions of Malkangiri District, it is around 46.14%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Malkangiri

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 48.54 59.07 38.28
Urban Area 74.53 83.4 64.91
Rural Area 46.14 56.69 35.95

Literacy Rate by Religion in Malkangiri

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 48.3 58.82 38.04
Christian 56.12 66.13 46.74
Muslim 72.45 84 59.11
Religion not stated 59.68 66.22 52.8

Malkangiri Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Malkangiri District is 1.38 Lac (1,38,295) with 70.05 k (70,052) males and 68.24 k (68,243) females, which is 22.55% of Malkangiri District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 975 females for every 1000 males.

Malkangiri Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Malkangiri District is 3.55 Lac (3,54,614) with 1.72 Lac (1,71,717) males and 1.83 Lac (1,82,897) females, which is 57.83% of Malkangiri District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1066 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Malkangiri

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1020
Urban Area 926
Rural Area 1029

Sex Ratio by Religion in Malkangiri

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 1021
Christian 1036
Muslim 883
Religion not stated 977

Malkangiri Area & Households

The Total Area of Malkangiri District is 5,791 Square KM, with a population density of 106 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Malkangiri District are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Malkangiri District are 1,055.The Total Number of households in Malkangiri District are 1.38 Lac(1,37,599).

Malkangiri Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Malkangiri District, there are about 3.11 Lac (3,10,666) workers, making up nearly 50.66% of the Malkangiri District total population. Out of these, around 1.70 Lac (1,70,495) are male workers, and about 1.40 Lac (1,40,171) are female workers.

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

Diving deeper into local demographics, Malkangiri district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 58,275, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 2,55,45,198 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1971. The growth rate of 89.4% 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 21.80%.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.

Malkangiri District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 58,275 to 2,55,45,198.
  • The year 1971 stands out with a growth rate of 89.4%.
  • 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 58.28 k --- --- 29.64 k 28.64 k
1911 70.06 k 11.78 k 20.22136422 35.06 k 35.00 k
1921 67.87 k -2.19 k -3.118799869 33.94 k 33.93 k
1931 80.05 k 12.17 k 17.93470254 39.95 k 40.10 k
1941 94.89 k 14.85 k 18.54785314 47.54 k 47.35 k
1951 1.07 Lac 11.74 k 12.37486037 52.92 k 53.72 k
1961 1.42 Lac 35.32 k 33.11983645 71.04 k 70.91 k
1971 2.69 Lac 1.27 Lac 89.40157092 1.39 Lac 1.30 Lac
1981 3.35 Lac 66.30 k 24.66070333 1.71 Lac 1.64 Lac
1991 4.22 Lac 87.16 k 26.00389654 2.13 Lac 2.10 Lac
2001 5.04 Lac 81.87 k 19.38597197 2.53 Lac 2.52 Lac
2011 6.13 Lac 1.09 Lac 21.61730114 3.04 Lac 3.10 Lac
1911 51.92 Lac 10.10 Lac 24.15 25.46 Lac 26.46 Lac
1921 52.65 Lac 73.39 k 1.41 25.80 Lac 26.85 Lac
1931 60.29 Lac 7.64 Lac 14.51 29.51 Lac 30.78 Lac
1941 68.15 Lac 7.86 Lac 13.04 33.54 Lac 34.61 Lac
1951 74.57 Lac 6.42 Lac 9.42 36.83 Lac 37.73 Lac
1961 91.54 Lac 16.98 Lac 22.77 45.58 Lac 45.96 Lac
1971 1.16 Cr 24.83 Lac 27.12 58.25 Lac 58.12 Lac
1981 1.40 Cr 23.73 Lac 20.39 70.20 Lac 69.91 Lac
1991 1.76 Cr 36.05 Lac 25.73 88.73 Lac 87.42 Lac
2001 2.08 Cr 32.19 Lac 18.27 1.05 Cr 1.04 Cr
2011 2.55 Cr 47.11 Lac 22.61 1.28 Cr 1.27 Cr

Historical Population of Malkangiri by Census Year 1901-2011

Malkangiri - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 6.79 Lac (6,78,991) 10.73%
2025 6.83 Lac (6,83,204) 11.42% 0.69 %
2026 6.87 Lac (6,86,851) 12.01% 0.59 %
2027 6.90 Lac (6,90,076) 12.54% 0.53 %
2028 6.93 Lac (6,93,316) 13.07% 0.53 %
2029 6.97 Lac (6,96,541) 13.59% 0.52 %
2030 7.00 Lac (6,99,781) 14.12% 0.53 %
2031 7.02 Lac (7,02,425) 14.55% 0.43 %
2032 7.05 Lac (7,04,648) 14.91% 0.36 %
2033 7.07 Lac (7,06,885) 15.28% 0.37 %
2034 7.09 Lac (7,09,093) 15.64% 0.36 %
2035 7.11 Lac (7,11,331) 16% 0.36 %
2036 7.14 Lac (7,13,553) 16.37% 0.37 %

Projected estimates indicate that Malkangiri District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 7.14 Lac (7,13,553), with a male population of 3.50 Lac (3,49,997) and a female population of 3.64 Lac (3,63,693). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Malkangiri District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.

Malkangiri Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Malkangiri is 6.13 Lac (6,13,192).

The estimated population of Malkangiri in 2024 is approximately 6.79 Lac (6,78,991).

Hindu constitute 97.88% of Malkangiri population, amounting to approximately 6.00 Lac (6,00,219) people.

Christian constitute 1.64% of Malkangiri population, totaling around 10.04 k (10,039) people.

Hindu: 97.88%, Christian: 1.64%, Muslim: 0.31%, Religion not stated: 0.09%, Sikh: 0.03%, Jain: 0.03%, Buddhist: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Malkangiri is 1.38 Lac (22.55%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 3.55 Lac (57.83%).

In Malkangiri , 49.53 k (8.08%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 5.64 Lac (91.92%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Malkangiri is 48.54%, with male literacy at 59.07% and female literacy at 38.28%.

The sex ratio in Malkangiri is 1020 females for every 1000 males.

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