Jharigan Population
As per the 2011 Census, Jharigan Tehsil has a population of 83.01 k (83,006) with 40.93 k (40,925) males and 42.08 k (42,081) females.The sex ratio in Jharigan is 1029, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Jharigan Tehsil is 15.48 k (15,477) which is 18.65% of Jharigan Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Jharigan Tehsil is 1001 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Jharigan Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Nabarangapur District in the state of ODISHA in India.
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Jharigan Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Jharigan Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 91.91 k (91,913), indicating a 10.73% increased from Jharigan's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 45.09 k, and the estimated female population is 46.83 k.
Jharigan Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Jharigan Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 92.48 k (92,484), projecting a 11.42% increased from Jharigan's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 45.36 k, and the estimated female population is 47.14 k.
Jharigan Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Jharigan Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 82.01 k (82,014), accounting for 98.8% of the Jharigan Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 40.44 k (40,443), and the Hindu female population is around 41.57 k (41,571).
Jharigan Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Jharigan Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 623 (623), accounting for 0.75% of the Jharigan Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 307 (307), and the Christian female population is around 316 (316).
Jharigan Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 82,014 | 98.8% |
| Christian | 623 | 0.75% |
| Muslim | 240 | 0.29% |
| Religion not stated | 91 | 0.11% |
| Jain | 20 | 0.02% |
| Sikh | 16 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 2 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationJharigan Urban Population
The Urban population of Jharigan Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Jharigan total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Jharigan Rural Population
The Rural population of Jharigan Tehsil is 83.01 k (83,006), with 40.93 k (40,925) being males and 42.08 k (42,081) being females, making up 100% of the Jharigan total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1029 females for every 1000 males.
Jharigan Literacy Rate
Jharigan Tehsil has a literacy rate of 36.91% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Jharigan Tehsil is 48.29 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Jharigan Tehsil is 25.9 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Jharigan Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Jharigan Tehsil, it is around 36.91%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Jharigan
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 36.91 | 48.29 | 25.9 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 36.91 | 48.29 | 25.9 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Jharigan
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 36.65 | 48.03 | 25.63 |
| Christian | 58.03 | 69.38 | 47.23 |
| Muslim | 61.17 | 73.56 | 52.1 |
| Religion not stated | 41.67 | 57.58 | 22.22 |
Jharigan Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Jharigan Tehsil is 7.90 k (7,903) with 3.86 k (3,864) males and 4.04 k (4,039) females, which is 9.52% of Jharigan Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1046 females for every 1000 males.
Jharigan Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Jharigan Tehsil is 51.49 k (51,487) with 25.21 k (25,208) males and 26.28 k (26,279) females, which is 62.03% of Jharigan Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1043 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Jharigan
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1029 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1029 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Jharigan
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1028 |
| Christian | 1030 |
| Muslim | 1308 |
| Religion not stated | 785 |
Jharigan Area & Households
The Total Area of Jharigan Tehsil is 588.5 Square KM, with a population density of 141 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Jharigan Tehsil are 61.The Total Number of households in Jharigan Tehsil are 19.16 k(19,162).
Jharigan Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Jharigan Tehsil, there are about 46.35 k (46,348) workers, making up nearly 55.84% of the Jharigan Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 24.23 k (24,226) are male workers, and about 22.12 k (22,122) are female workers.
Jharigan - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 91.91 k (91,913) | 10.73% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 92.48 k (92,484) | 11.42% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 92.98 k (92,977) | 12.01% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 93.41 k (93,414) | 12.54% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 93.85 k (93,853) | 13.07% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 94.29 k (94,289) | 13.59% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 94.73 k (94,728) | 14.12% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 95.09 k (95,086) | 14.55% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 95.39 k (95,387) | 14.91% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 95.69 k (95,689) | 15.28% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 95.99 k (95,988) | 15.64% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 96.29 k (96,291) | 16% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 96.59 k (96,592) | 16.37% | 0.37 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Jharigan Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 96.59 k (96,592), with a male population of 47.18 k (47,176) and a female population of 49.44 k (49,439). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Jharigan Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.