Paparahandi Population

As per the 2011 Census, Paparahandi Tehsil has a population of 99.70 k (99,699) with 49.14 k (49,144) males and 50.56 k (50,555) females.The sex ratio in Paparahandi is 1029, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Paparahandi Tehsil is 17.28 k (17,282) which is 17.33% of Paparahandi Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Paparahandi Tehsil is 964 females for every 1000 males.

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

Paparahandi Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Paparahandi Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.10 Lac (1,10,398), indicating a 10.73% increased from Paparahandi's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 54.15 k, and the estimated female population is 56.26 k.

Paparahandi Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Paparahandi Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.11 Lac (1,11,083), projecting a 11.42% increased from Paparahandi's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 54.47 k, and the estimated female population is 56.63 k.

Paparahandi Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Paparahandi Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 94.95 k (94,949), accounting for 95.24% of the Paparahandi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 46.77 k (46,765), and the Hindu female population is around 48.18 k (48,184).

Paparahandi Christian Population

Christian is the second most popular religion in Paparahandi Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 4.16 k (4,162), accounting for 4.17% of the Paparahandi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 2.06 k (2,060), and the Christian female population is around 2.10 k (2,102).

Paparahandi Religion Wise Population

Paparahandi Urban Population

The Urban population of Paparahandi Tehsil is 9.39 k (9,390), with 4.52 k (4,522) being males and 4.87 k (4,868) being females, making up 9.42% of the Paparahandi total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1077 females for every 1000 males.

Paparahandi Rural Population

The Rural population of Paparahandi Tehsil is 90.31 k (90,309), with 44.62 k (44,622) being males and 45.69 k (45,687) being females, making up 90.58% of the Paparahandi total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1024 females for every 1000 males.

Paparahandi Literacy Rate

Paparahandi Tehsil has a literacy rate of 46.87% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Paparahandi Tehsil is 57.87 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Paparahandi Tehsil is 36.32 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Paparahandi Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 63.08%, while in the rural regions of Paparahandi Tehsil, it is around 45.14%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Paparahandi

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	46.87	57.87	36.32
Urban Area	63.08	70.79	55.92
Rural Area	45.14	56.52	34.19

Literacy Rate by Religion in Paparahandi

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	45.77	56.87	35.15
Christian	68.23	77.76	59.03
Muslim	72.85	73.33	72.22
Religion not stated	60.42	67.5	51.56

Paparahandi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Paparahandi Tehsil is 11.79 k (11,788) with 5.72 k (5,717) males and 6.07 k (6,071) females, which is 11.82% of Paparahandi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1062 females for every 1000 males.

Paparahandi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Paparahandi Tehsil is 54.75 k (54,748) with 26.71 k (26,710) males and 28.04 k (28,038) females, which is 54.91% of Paparahandi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1050 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Paparahandi

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	1029
Urban Area	1077
Rural Area	1024

Sex Ratio by Religion in Paparahandi

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	1031
Christian	1021
Muslim	817
Religion not stated	897

Paparahandi Area & Households

The Total Area of Paparahandi Tehsil is 470.38 Square KM, with a population density of 212 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Paparahandi Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Paparahandi Tehsil are 68.The Total Number of households in Paparahandi Tehsil are 23.09 k(23,088).

Paparahandi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Paparahandi Tehsil, there are about 50.05 k (50,051) workers, making up nearly 50.2% of the Paparahandi Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 27.62 k (27,619) are male workers, and about 22.43 k (22,432) are female workers.

Paparahandi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Paparahandi Census Frequently Asked Questions