Puri (M) Population
As per the 2011 Census, Puri (M) Tehsil has a population of 2.01 Lac (2,00,564) with 1.04 Lac (1,04,086) males and 96.48 k (96,478) females.The sex ratio in Puri (M) is 927, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Puri (M) Tehsil is 18.47 k (18,471) which is 9.21% of Puri (M) Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Puri (M) Tehsil is 923 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Puri (M) Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Puri District in the state of ODISHA in India.
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Puri (M) Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Puri (M) Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.22 Lac (2,22,086), indicating a 10.73% increased from Puri (M)'s population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.15 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.07 Lac.
Puri (M) Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Puri (M) Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.23 Lac (2,23,464), projecting a 11.42% increased from Puri (M)'s population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.15 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.08 Lac.
Puri (M) Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Puri (M) Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.96 Lac (1,96,236), accounting for 97.84% of the Puri (M) Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.02 Lac (1,01,805), and the Hindu female population is around 94.43 k (94,431).
Puri (M) Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Puri (M) Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 2.14 k (2,144), accounting for 1.07% of the Puri (M) Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 1.08 k (1,077), and the Christian female population is around 1.07 k (1,067).
Puri (M) Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,96,236 | 97.84% |
| Christian | 2,144 | 1.07% |
| Muslim | 1,508 | 0.75% |
| Religion not stated | 574 | 0.29% |
| Buddhist | 46 | 0.02% |
| Sikh | 39 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 16 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationPuri (M) Urban Population
The Urban population of Puri (M) Tehsil is 2.01 Lac (2,00,564), with 1.04 Lac (1,04,086) being males and 96.48 k (96,478) being females, making up 100% of the Puri (M) total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 927 females for every 1000 males.
Puri (M) Rural Population
The Rural population of Puri (M) Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Puri (M) total population, The sex ratio in rural population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Puri (M) Literacy Rate
Puri (M) Tehsil has a literacy rate of 88.03% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Puri (M) Tehsil is 91.38 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Puri (M) Tehsil is 84.43 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Puri (M) Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.03%, while in the rural regions of Puri (M) Tehsil, it is around N/A%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Puri (M)
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 88.03 | 91.38 | 84.43 |
| Urban Area | 88.03 | 91.38 | 84.43 |
| Rural Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Puri (M)
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 88.23 | 91.55 | 84.64 |
| Christian | 70.97 | 72.93 | 69.06 |
| Muslim | 89.86 | 93.95 | 85.17 |
| Religion not stated | 76.85 | 86.89 | 61.22 |
Puri (M) Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Puri (M) Tehsil is 15.63 k (15,627) with 7.87 k (7,869) males and 7.76 k (7,758) females, which is 7.79% of Puri (M) Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 986 females for every 1000 males.
Puri (M) Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Puri (M) Tehsil is 1.02 k (1,022) with 587 (587) males and 435 (435) females, which is 0.51% of Puri (M) Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 742 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Puri (M)
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 927 |
| Urban Area | 927 |
| Rural Area | 0 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Puri (M)
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 928 |
| Christian | 991 |
| Muslim | 881 |
| Religion not stated | 640 |
Puri (M) Area & Households
The Total Area of Puri (M) Tehsil is 16.84 Square KM, with a population density of 11,910 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Puri (M) Tehsil are 1The Total Number of households in Puri (M) Tehsil are 41.14 k(41,140).
Puri (M) Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Puri (M) Tehsil, there are about 71.79 k (71,788) workers, making up nearly 35.79% of the Puri (M) Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 58.81 k (58,806) are male workers, and about 12.98 k (12,982) are female workers.
Puri (M) - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.22 Lac (2,22,086) | 10.73% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.23 Lac (2,23,464) | 11.42% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.25 Lac (2,24,657) | 12.01% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.26 Lac (2,25,712) | 12.54% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.27 Lac (2,26,771) | 13.07% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.28 Lac (2,27,826) | 13.59% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.29 Lac (2,28,886) | 14.12% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.30 Lac (2,29,751) | 14.55% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.30 Lac (2,30,478) | 14.91% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.31 Lac (2,31,210) | 15.28% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.32 Lac (2,31,932) | 15.64% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.33 Lac (2,32,664) | 16% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.33 Lac (2,33,391) | 16.37% | 0.37 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Puri (M) Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.33 Lac (2,33,391), with a male population of 1.20 Lac (1,19,984) and a female population of 1.13 Lac (1,13,347). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Puri (M) Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.