Konark Population
As per the 2011 Census, Konark Tehsil has a population of 55.00 k (54,999) with 28.04 k (28,037) males and 26.96 k (26,962) females.The sex ratio in Konark is 962, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Konark Tehsil is 5.26 k (5,258) which is 9.56% of Konark Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Konark Tehsil is 925 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Konark Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Puri District in the state of ODISHA in India.
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Konark Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Konark Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 60.90 k (60,901), indicating a 10.73% increased from Konark's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 30.89 k, and the estimated female population is 30.01 k.
Konark Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Konark Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 61.28 k (61,279), projecting a 11.42% increased from Konark's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 31.07 k, and the estimated female population is 30.20 k.
Konark Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Konark Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 54.05 k (54,054), accounting for 98.28% of the Konark Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 27.57 k (27,571), and the Hindu female population is around 26.48 k (26,483).
Konark Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Konark Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 566 (566), accounting for 1.03% of the Konark Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 267 (267), and the Christian female population is around 299 (299).
Konark Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 54,054 | 98.28% |
| Christian | 566 | 1.03% |
| Muslim | 244 | 0.44% |
| Religion not stated | 122 | 0.22% |
| Jain | 6 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 5 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 2 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKonark Urban Population
The Urban population of Konark Tehsil is 16.78 k (16,779), with 8.65 k (8,654) being males and 8.13 k (8,125) being females, making up 30.51% of the Konark total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 939 females for every 1000 males.
Konark Rural Population
The Rural population of Konark Tehsil is 38.22 k (38,220), with 19.38 k (19,383) being males and 18.84 k (18,837) being females, making up 69.49% of the Konark total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 972 females for every 1000 males.
Konark Literacy Rate
Konark Tehsil has a literacy rate of 83.37% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Konark Tehsil is 88.89 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Konark Tehsil is 77.65 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Konark Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 75.97%, while in the rural regions of Konark Tehsil, it is around 86.57%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Konark
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 83.37 | 88.89 | 77.65 |
| Urban Area | 75.97 | 79.96 | 71.71 |
| Rural Area | 86.57 | 92.84 | 80.17 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Konark
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 83.76 | 89.28 | 78.04 |
| Christian | 44.7 | 44.55 | 44.83 |
| Muslim | 83.78 | 91.07 | 76.36 |
| Religion not stated | 77.08 | 85.71 | 65 |
Konark Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Konark Tehsil is 12.29 k (12,285) with 6.24 k (6,241) males and 6.04 k (6,044) females, which is 22.34% of Konark Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 969 females for every 1000 males.
Konark Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Konark Tehsil is 478 (478) with 266 (266) males and 212 (212) females, which is 0.87% of Konark Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 797 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Konark
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 962 |
| Urban Area | 939 |
| Rural Area | 972 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Konark
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 961 |
| Christian | 1120 |
| Muslim | 1000 |
| Religion not stated | 719 |
Konark Area & Households
The Total Area of Konark Tehsil is 156.87 Square KM, with a population density of 351 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Konark Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Konark Tehsil are 80.The Total Number of households in Konark Tehsil are 11.86 k(11,860).
Konark Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Konark Tehsil, there are about 20.63 k (20,628) workers, making up nearly 37.51% of the Konark Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 16.10 k (16,100) are male workers, and about 4.53 k (4,528) are female workers.
Konark - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 60.90 k (60,901) | 10.73% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 61.28 k (61,279) | 11.42% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 61.61 k (61,606) | 12.01% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 61.90 k (61,895) | 12.54% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 62.19 k (62,186) | 13.07% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 62.48 k (62,475) | 13.59% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 62.77 k (62,766) | 14.12% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 63.00 k (63,003) | 14.55% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 63.20 k (63,202) | 14.91% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 63.40 k (63,403) | 15.28% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 63.60 k (63,601) | 15.64% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 63.80 k (63,802) | 16% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 64.00 k (64,001) | 16.37% | 0.37 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Konark Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 64.00 k (64,001), with a male population of 32.32 k (32,320) and a female population of 31.68 k (31,677). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Konark Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.