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.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Malkangiri Population Census 2011
- Malkangiri Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 6,00,219 | 97.88% |
| Christian | 10,039 | 1.64% |
| Muslim | 1,871 | 0.31% |
| Religion not stated | 577 | 0.09% |
| Sikh | 213 | 0.03% |
| Jain | 195 | 0.03% |
| Buddhist | 43 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 35 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationMalkangiri 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 |
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 0.65%.