Chandahandi Population

As per the 2011 Census, Chandahandi Tehsil has a population of 73.95 k (73,953) with 36.46 k (36,460) males and 37.49 k (37,493) females.The sex ratio in Chandahandi is 1029, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chandahandi Tehsil is 11.34 k (11,343) which is 15.34% of Chandahandi Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chandahandi Tehsil is 1013 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Chandahandi Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Nabarangapur District in the state of ODISHA in India.

73.95 k

Toatl Population

36.46 k

Male Population

37.49 k

Female Population

Chandahandi Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Chandahandi Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 81.89 k (81,889), indicating a 10.73% increased from Chandahandi 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 40.17 k, and the estimated female population is 41.73 k.

Chandahandi Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Chandahandi Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 82.40 k (82,397), projecting a 11.42% increased from Chandahandi 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 40.41 k, and the estimated female population is 42.00 k.

Chandahandi Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Chandahandi Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 72.95 k (72,947), accounting for 98.64% of the Chandahandi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 35.98 k (35,978), and the Hindu female population is around 36.97 k (36,969).

Chandahandi Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Chandahandi Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 721 (721), accounting for 0.97% of the Chandahandi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 351 (351), and the Muslim female population is around 370 (370).

Chandahandi Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu72,94798.64%
Muslim7210.97%
Religion not stated1610.22%
Christian750.1%
Jain430.06%
Sikh40.01%
Buddhist10%
Other religions and persuasions10%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Chandahandi Urban Population

The Urban population of Chandahandi Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Chandahandi total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Chandahandi Rural Population

The Rural population of Chandahandi Tehsil is 73.95 k (73,953), with 36.46 k (36,460) being males and 37.49 k (37,493) being females, making up 100% of the Chandahandi total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1029 females for every 1000 males.

Chandahandi Literacy Rate

Chandahandi Tehsil has a literacy rate of 49.36% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chandahandi Tehsil is 64.75 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chandahandi Tehsil is 34.44 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Chandahandi Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Chandahandi Tehsil, it is around 49.36%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Chandahandi

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 49.36 64.75 34.44
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 49.36 64.75 34.44

Literacy Rate by Religion in Chandahandi

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 49.07 64.51 34.08
Muslim 71.57 82.78 61.11
Religion not stated 52.34 69.57 42.68
Christian 72.73 90.63 55.88

Chandahandi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Chandahandi Tehsil is 7.88 k (7,877) with 3.93 k (3,927) males and 3.95 k (3,950) females, which is 10.65% of Chandahandi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1006 females for every 1000 males.

Chandahandi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Chandahandi Tehsil is 25.99 k (25,990) with 12.60 k (12,597) males and 13.39 k (13,393) females, which is 35.14% of Chandahandi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1064 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chandahandi

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1029
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1029

Sex Ratio by Religion in Chandahandi

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 1028
Muslim 1055
Religion not stated 1403
Christian 974

Chandahandi Area & Households

The Total Area of Chandahandi Tehsil is 265.01 Square KM, with a population density of 279 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Chandahandi Tehsil are 89.The Total Number of households in Chandahandi Tehsil are 18.83 k(18,833).

Chandahandi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Chandahandi Tehsil, there are about 37.88 k (37,882) workers, making up nearly 51.22% of the Chandahandi Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 20.75 k (20,745) are male workers, and about 17.14 k (17,137) are female workers.

Chandahandi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 81.89 k (81,889) 10.73%
2025 82.40 k (82,397) 11.42% 0.69 %
2026 82.84 k (82,837) 12.01% 0.59 %
2027 83.23 k (83,226) 12.54% 0.53 %
2028 83.62 k (83,617) 13.07% 0.53 %
2029 84.01 k (84,006) 13.59% 0.52 %
2030 84.40 k (84,396) 14.12% 0.53 %
2031 84.72 k (84,715) 14.55% 0.43 %
2032 84.98 k (84,983) 14.91% 0.36 %
2033 85.25 k (85,253) 15.28% 0.37 %
2034 85.52 k (85,519) 15.64% 0.36 %
2035 85.79 k (85,789) 16% 0.36 %
2036 86.06 k (86,057) 16.37% 0.37 %

Projected estimates indicate that Chandahandi Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 86.06 k (86,057), with a male population of 42.03 k (42,029) and a female population of 44.05 k (44,049). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Chandahandi Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.

Chandahandi Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Chandahandi is 73.95 k (73,953).

The estimated population of Chandahandi in 2024 is approximately 81.89 k (81,889).

Hindu constitute 98.64% of Chandahandi population, amounting to approximately 72.95 k (72,947) people.

Muslim constitute 0.97% of Chandahandi population, totaling around 721 (721) people.

Hindu: 98.64%, Muslim: 0.97%, Religion not stated: 0.22%, Christian: 0.1%, Jain: 0.06%, Sikh: 0.01%, Buddhist: 0%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Chandahandi is 7.88 k (10.65%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 25.99 k (35.14%).

In Chandahandi , 0 (0%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 73.95 k (100%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chandahandi is 49.36%, with male literacy at 64.75% and female literacy at 34.44%.

The sex ratio in Chandahandi is 1029 females for every 1000 males.

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