Podia Population
As per the 2011 Census, Podia Tehsil has a population of 28.26 k (28,264) with 14.04 k (14,039) males and 14.23 k (14,225) females.The sex ratio in Podia is 1014, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Podia Tehsil is 4.88 k (4,882) which is 17.27% of Podia Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Podia Tehsil is 1051 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Podia Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Malkangiri District in the state of ODISHA in India.
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Podia Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Podia Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 31.30 k (31,297), indicating a 10.73% increased from Podia's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 15.47 k, and the estimated female population is 15.83 k.
Podia Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Podia Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 31.49 k (31,492), projecting a 11.42% increased from Podia's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 15.56 k, and the estimated female population is 15.94 k.
Podia Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Podia Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 27.80 k (27,802), accounting for 98.37% of the Podia Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 13.81 k (13,813), and the Hindu female population is around 13.99 k (13,989).
Podia Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Podia Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 354 (354), accounting for 1.25% of the Podia Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 168 (168), and the Christian female population is around 186 (186).
Podia Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 27,802 | 98.37% |
| Christian | 354 | 1.25% |
| Muslim | 78 | 0.28% |
| Religion not stated | 29 | 0.1% |
| Jain | 1 | 0% |
| Sikh | 0 | 0% |
| Buddhist | 0 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationPodia Urban Population
The Urban population of Podia Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Podia total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Podia Rural Population
The Rural population of Podia Tehsil is 28.26 k (28,264), with 14.04 k (14,039) being males and 14.23 k (14,225) being females, making up 100% of the Podia total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1014 females for every 1000 males.
Podia Literacy Rate
Podia Tehsil has a literacy rate of 39.92% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Podia Tehsil is 47.37 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Podia Tehsil is 32.51 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Podia Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Podia Tehsil, it is around 39.92%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Podia
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 39.92 | 47.37 | 32.51 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 39.92 | 47.37 | 32.51 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Podia
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 39.32 | 46.78 | 31.9 |
| Christian | 74.75 | 81.51 | 68.55 |
| Muslim | 70 | 82.35 | 58.33 |
| Religion not stated | 81.82 | 81.25 | 83.33 |
Podia Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Podia Tehsil is 5.95 k (5,948) with 3.00 k (2,999) males and 2.95 k (2,949) females, which is 21.04% of Podia Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 984 females for every 1000 males.
Podia Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Podia Tehsil is 18.52 k (18,521) with 9.16 k (9,158) males and 9.36 k (9,363) females, which is 65.53% of Podia Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1023 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Podia
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1014 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1014 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Podia
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1013 |
| Christian | 1108 |
| Muslim | 1053 |
| Religion not stated | 450 |
Podia Area & Households
The Total Area of Podia Tehsil is 348.38 Square KM, with a population density of 81 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Podia Tehsil are 36.The Total Number of households in Podia Tehsil are 6.42 k(6,421).
Podia Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Podia Tehsil, there are about 14.34 k (14,339) workers, making up nearly 50.73% of the Podia Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 7.81 k (7,812) are male workers, and about 6.53 k (6,527) are female workers.
Podia - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31.30 k (31,297) | 10.73% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 31.49 k (31,492) | 11.42% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 31.66 k (31,660) | 12.01% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 31.81 k (31,808) | 12.54% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 31.96 k (31,958) | 13.07% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 32.11 k (32,106) | 13.59% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 32.26 k (32,256) | 14.12% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 32.38 k (32,378) | 14.55% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 32.48 k (32,480) | 14.91% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 32.58 k (32,583) | 15.28% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 32.69 k (32,685) | 15.64% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 32.79 k (32,788) | 16% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 32.89 k (32,890) | 16.37% | 0.37 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Podia Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 32.89 k (32,890), with a male population of 16.18 k (16,184) and a female population of 16.71 k (16,713). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Podia Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.