Raighar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Raighar Tehsil has a population of 1.34 Lac (1,33,537) with 66.84 k (66,842) males and 66.70 k (66,695) females.The sex ratio in Raighar is 998, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Raighar Tehsil is 22.77 k (22,767) which is 17.05% of Raighar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Raighar Tehsil is 997 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Raighar Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Nabarangapur District in the state of ODISHA in India.
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Raighar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Raighar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.48 Lac (1,47,867), indicating a 10.73% increased from Raighar 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 73.65 k, and the estimated female population is 74.22 k.
Raighar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Raighar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.49 Lac (1,48,784), projecting a 11.42% increased from Raighar 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 74.08 k, and the estimated female population is 74.71 k.
Raighar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Raighar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.32 Lac (1,32,244), accounting for 99.03% of the Raighar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 66.22 k (66,218), and the Hindu female population is around 66.03 k (66,026).
Raighar Religion not stated Population
Religion not stated is the second most popular religion in Raighar Tehsil, with a total Religion not stated population of 669 (669), accounting for 0.5% of the Raighar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Religion not stated male population stands at approximately 301 (301), and the Religion not stated female population is around 368 (368).
Raighar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,32,244 | 99.03% |
| Religion not stated | 669 | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 410 | 0.31% |
| Christian | 193 | 0.14% |
| Sikh | 7 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 6 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 6 | 0% |
| Jain | 2 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationRaighar Urban Population
The Urban population of Raighar Tehsil is 5.94 k (5,936), with 3.11 k (3,108) being males and 2.83 k (2,828) being females, making up 4.45% of the Raighar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 910 females for every 1000 males.
Raighar Rural Population
The Rural population of Raighar Tehsil is 1.28 Lac (1,27,601), with 63.73 k (63,734) being males and 63.87 k (63,867) being females, making up 95.55% of the Raighar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1003 females for every 1000 males.
Raighar Literacy Rate
Raighar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 49.98% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Raighar Tehsil is 61.35 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Raighar Tehsil is 38.58 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Raighar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 77.89%, while in the rural regions of Raighar Tehsil, it is around 48.61%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Raighar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 49.98 | 61.35 | 38.58 |
| Urban Area | 77.89 | 85.34 | 69.81 |
| Rural Area | 48.61 | 60.13 | 37.12 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Raighar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 49.79 | 61.21 | 38.35 |
| Religion not stated | 71.62 | 81.17 | 64.24 |
| Muslim | 66.86 | 73.68 | 58.9 |
| Christian | 69.18 | 75.31 | 62.82 |
Raighar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Raighar Tehsil is 22.69 k (22,686) with 11.62 k (11,618) males and 11.07 k (11,068) females, which is 16.99% of Raighar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 953 females for every 1000 males.
Raighar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Raighar Tehsil is 86.25 k (86,248) with 42.77 k (42,770) males and 43.48 k (43,478) females, which is 64.59% of Raighar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1017 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Raighar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 998 |
| Urban Area | 910 |
| Rural Area | 1003 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Raighar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 998 |
| Religion not stated | 1223 |
| Muslim | 881 |
| Christian | 1011 |
Raighar Area & Households
The Total Area of Raighar Tehsil is 585.96 Square KM, with a population density of 228 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Raighar Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Raighar Tehsil are 74.The Total Number of households in Raighar Tehsil are 27.26 k(27,260).
Raighar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Raighar Tehsil, there are about 67.19 k (67,188) workers, making up nearly 50.31% of the Raighar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 37.30 k (37,303) are male workers, and about 29.89 k (29,885) are female workers.
Raighar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.48 Lac (1,47,867) | 10.73% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.49 Lac (1,48,784) | 11.42% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.50 Lac (1,49,578) | 12.01% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.50 Lac (1,50,281) | 12.54% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.51 Lac (1,50,986) | 13.07% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.52 Lac (1,51,689) | 13.59% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.52 Lac (1,52,394) | 14.12% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.53 Lac (1,52,970) | 14.55% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.53 Lac (1,53,454) | 14.91% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.54 Lac (1,53,941) | 15.28% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.54 Lac (1,54,422) | 15.64% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.55 Lac (1,54,909) | 16% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.55 Lac (1,55,393) | 16.37% | 0.37 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Raighar Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.55 Lac (1,55,393), with a male population of 77.05 k (77,051) and a female population of 78.36 k (78,356). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Raighar Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.