Khariar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Khariar Tehsil has a population of 1.27 Lac (1,26,837) with 63.29 k (63,285) males and 63.55 k (63,552) females.The sex ratio in Khariar is 1005, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Khariar Tehsil is 18.31 k (18,308) which is 14.43% of Khariar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Khariar Tehsil is 975 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Khariar Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Nuapada District in the state of ODISHA in India.
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Khariar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Khariar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.40 Lac (1,40,448), indicating a 10.73% increased from Khariar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 69.73 k, and the estimated female population is 70.73 k.
Khariar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Khariar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.41 Lac (1,41,319), projecting a 11.42% increased from Khariar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 70.14 k, and the estimated female population is 71.19 k.
Khariar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Khariar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.25 Lac (1,24,697), accounting for 98.31% of the Khariar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 62.22 k (62,222), and the Hindu female population is around 62.48 k (62,475).
Khariar Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Khariar Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 936 (936), accounting for 0.74% of the Khariar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 477 (477), and the Muslim female population is around 459 (459).
Khariar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,24,697 | 98.31% |
| Muslim | 936 | 0.74% |
| Christian | 891 | 0.7% |
| Religion not stated | 168 | 0.13% |
| Sikh | 81 | 0.06% |
| Jain | 46 | 0.04% |
| Buddhist | 14 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 4 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKhariar Urban Population
The Urban population of Khariar Tehsil is 15.09 k (15,087), with 7.64 k (7,644) being males and 7.44 k (7,443) being females, making up 11.89% of the Khariar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 974 females for every 1000 males.
Khariar Rural Population
The Rural population of Khariar Tehsil is 1.12 Lac (1,11,750), with 55.64 k (55,641) being males and 56.11 k (56,109) being females, making up 88.11% of the Khariar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1009 females for every 1000 males.
Khariar Literacy Rate
Khariar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 61.21% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Khariar Tehsil is 73.97 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Khariar Tehsil is 48.56 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Khariar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 79.71%, while in the rural regions of Khariar Tehsil, it is around 58.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Khariar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 61.21 | 73.97 | 48.56 |
| Urban Area | 79.71 | 88.42 | 70.8 |
| Rural Area | 58.63 | 71.92 | 45.53 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Khariar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 60.74 | 73.65 | 47.95 |
| Muslim | 87.73 | 92.84 | 82.22 |
| Christian | 92.02 | 93.73 | 90.45 |
| Religion not stated | 60.29 | 74.63 | 46.38 |
Khariar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Khariar Tehsil is 20.46 k (20,462) with 10.22 k (10,221) males and 10.24 k (10,241) females, which is 16.13% of Khariar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1002 females for every 1000 males.
Khariar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Khariar Tehsil is 29.24 k (29,235) with 14.21 k (14,210) males and 15.03 k (15,025) females, which is 23.05% of Khariar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1058 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Khariar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1005 |
| Urban Area | 974 |
| Rural Area | 1009 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Khariar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1005 |
| Muslim | 963 |
| Christian | 1082 |
| Religion not stated | 1000 |
Khariar Area & Households
The Total Area of Khariar Tehsil is 425.51 Square KM, with a population density of 298 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Khariar Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Khariar Tehsil are 119.The Total Number of households in Khariar Tehsil are 31.79 k(31,793).
Khariar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Khariar Tehsil, there are about 61.09 k (61,094) workers, making up nearly 48.17% of the Khariar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 36.58 k (36,583) are male workers, and about 24.51 k (24,511) are female workers.
Khariar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.40 Lac (1,40,448) | 10.73% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.41 Lac (1,41,319) | 11.42% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.42 Lac (1,42,073) | 12.01% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.43 Lac (1,42,741) | 12.54% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.43 Lac (1,43,411) | 13.07% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.44 Lac (1,44,078) | 13.59% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.45 Lac (1,44,748) | 14.12% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.45 Lac (1,45,295) | 14.55% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.46 Lac (1,45,755) | 14.91% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.46 Lac (1,46,218) | 15.28% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.47 Lac (1,46,674) | 15.64% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.47 Lac (1,47,137) | 16% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.48 Lac (1,47,597) | 16.37% | 0.37 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Khariar Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.48 Lac (1,47,597), with a male population of 72.95 k (72,951) and a female population of 74.66 k (74,664). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Khariar Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.