Orkel Population
As per the 2011 Census, Orkel Tehsil has a population of 74.58 k (74,584) with 36.46 k (36,462) males and 38.12 k (38,122) females.The sex ratio in Orkel is 1046, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Orkel Tehsil is 13.29 k (13,291) which is 17.82% of Orkel Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Orkel Tehsil is 1017 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Orkel Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Malkangiri District in the state of ODISHA in India.
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Orkel Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Orkel Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 82.59 k (82,588), indicating a 10.73% increased from Orkel's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 40.18 k, and the estimated female population is 42.43 k.
Orkel Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Orkel Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 83.10 k (83,100), projecting a 11.42% increased from Orkel's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 40.41 k, and the estimated female population is 42.71 k.
Orkel Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Orkel Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 72.48 k (72,478), accounting for 97.18% of the Orkel Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 35.42 k (35,421), and the Hindu female population is around 37.06 k (37,057).
Orkel Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Orkel Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 1.80 k (1,795), accounting for 2.41% of the Orkel Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 869 (869), and the Christian female population is around 926 (926).
Orkel Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 72,478 | 97.18% |
| Christian | 1,795 | 2.41% |
| Muslim | 198 | 0.27% |
| Religion not stated | 70 | 0.09% |
| Sikh | 35 | 0.05% |
| Buddhist | 4 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 4 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationOrkel Urban Population
The Urban population of Orkel Tehsil is 11.80 k (11,796), with 6.02 k (6,023) being males and 5.77 k (5,773) being females, making up 15.82% of the Orkel total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 959 females for every 1000 males.
Orkel Rural Population
The Rural population of Orkel Tehsil is 62.79 k (62,788), with 30.44 k (30,439) being males and 32.35 k (32,349) being females, making up 84.18% of the Orkel total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1063 females for every 1000 males.
Orkel Literacy Rate
Orkel Tehsil has a literacy rate of 52.71% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Orkel Tehsil is 64.31 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Orkel Tehsil is 41.68 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Orkel Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 71.73%, while in the rural regions of Orkel Tehsil, it is around 48.95%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Orkel
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 52.71 | 64.31 | 41.68 |
| Urban Area | 71.73 | 81.83 | 61.23 |
| Rural Area | 48.95 | 60.66 | 38.01 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Orkel
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 52.51 | 64.14 | 41.44 |
| Christian | 56.34 | 66.38 | 47.53 |
| Muslim | 75.72 | 87 | 60.27 |
| Religion not stated | 70.91 | 82.61 | 62.5 |
Orkel Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Orkel Tehsil is 16.77 k (16,770) with 8.37 k (8,367) males and 8.40 k (8,403) females, which is 22.48% of Orkel Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1005 females for every 1000 males.
Orkel Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Orkel Tehsil is 39.72 k (39,723) with 18.87 k (18,873) males and 20.85 k (20,850) females, which is 53.26% of Orkel Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1105 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Orkel
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1046 |
| Urban Area | 959 |
| Rural Area | 1063 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Orkel
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1047 |
| Christian | 1066 |
| Muslim | 800 |
| Religion not stated | 1259 |
Orkel Area & Households
The Total Area of Orkel Tehsil is 440.87 Square KM, with a population density of 169 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Orkel Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Orkel Tehsil are 109.The Total Number of households in Orkel Tehsil are 16.70 k(16,700).
Orkel Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Orkel Tehsil, there are about 34.70 k (34,699) workers, making up nearly 46.52% of the Orkel Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 19.91 k (19,911) are male workers, and about 14.79 k (14,788) are female workers.
Orkel - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 82.59 k (82,588) | 10.73% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 83.10 k (83,100) | 11.42% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 83.54 k (83,544) | 12.01% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 83.94 k (83,936) | 12.54% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 84.33 k (84,330) | 13.07% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 84.72 k (84,722) | 13.59% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 85.12 k (85,116) | 14.12% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 85.44 k (85,438) | 14.55% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 85.71 k (85,708) | 14.91% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 85.98 k (85,981) | 15.28% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 86.25 k (86,249) | 15.64% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 86.52 k (86,521) | 16% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 86.79 k (86,792) | 16.37% | 0.37 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Orkel Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 86.79 k (86,792), with a male population of 42.03 k (42,031) and a female population of 44.79 k (44,788). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Orkel Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.