Rayagada Population

As per the 2011 Census, Rayagada District has a population of 9.68 Lac (9,67,911) with 4.72 Lac (4,71,960) males and 4.96 Lac (4,95,951) females.The sex ratio in Rayagada is 1051, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Rayagada District is 1.49 Lac (1,48,522) which is 15.34% of Rayagada District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Rayagada District is 965 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Rayagada District is listed as part of ODISHA State in INDIA.

Rayagada Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Rayagada District current estimated population is projected to be 10.72 Lac (10,71,773), indicating a 10.73% increased from Rayagada 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 5.20 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.52 Lac.

Rayagada Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Rayagada District estimated population is projected to be 10.78 Lac (10,78,423), projecting a 11.42% increased from Rayagada 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 5.23 Lac, and the estimated female population is 5.56 Lac.

Rayagada Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Rayagada District, with a total Hindu population of 8.74 Lac (8,74,445), accounting for 90.34% of the Rayagada District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 4.26 Lac (4,26,068), and the Hindu female population is around 4.48 Lac (4,48,377).

Rayagada Christian Population

Christian is the second most popular religion in Rayagada District, with a total Christian population of 84.92 k (84,916), accounting for 8.77% of the Rayagada District population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 41.60 k (41,597), and the Christian female population is around 43.32 k (43,319).

Rayagada Religion Wise Population

Rayagada Urban Population

The Urban population of Rayagada District is 1.47 Lac (1,46,966), with 74.19 k (74,186) being males and 72.78 k (72,780) being females, making up 15.18% of the Rayagada total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 982 females for every 1000 males.

Rayagada Rural Population

The Rural population of Rayagada District is 8.21 Lac (8,20,945), with 3.98 Lac (3,97,774) being males and 4.23 Lac (4,23,171) being females, making up 84.82% of the Rayagada total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1064 females for every 1000 males.

Rayagada Literacy Rate

Rayagada District has a literacy rate of 49.76% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Rayagada District is 61.04 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Rayagada District is 39.19 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Rayagada District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 78.04%, while in the rural regions of Rayagada District, it is around 44.4%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Rayagada

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	49.76	61.04	39.19
Urban Area	78.04	85.56	70.4
Rural Area	44.4	56.16	33.54

Literacy Rate by Religion in Rayagada

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	50.25	61.57	39.66
Christian	42.92	54.07	32.47
Muslim	71.52	78.83	64.26
Religion not stated	53.08	64.4	42.44

Rayagada Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Rayagada District is 1.40 Lac (1,39,514) with 68.07 k (68,068) males and 71.45 k (71,446) females, which is 14.41% of Rayagada District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1050 females for every 1000 males.

Rayagada Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Rayagada District is 5.42 Lac (5,41,905) with 2.59 Lac (2,59,040) males and 2.83 Lac (2,82,865) females, which is 55.99% of Rayagada District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1092 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Rayagada

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	1051
Urban Area	982
Rural Area	1064

Sex Ratio by Religion in Rayagada

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	1053
Christian	1042
Muslim	990
Religion not stated	1021

Rayagada Area & Households

The Total Area of Rayagada District is 7,073 Square KM, with a population density of 137 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Rayagada District are 7 and the Total Number of Villages in Rayagada District are 2,665.The Total Number of households in Rayagada District are 2.26 Lac(2,26,144).

Rayagada Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Rayagada District, there are about 4.67 Lac (4,67,122) workers, making up nearly 48.26% of the Rayagada District total population. Out of these, around 2.58 Lac (2,58,032) are male workers, and about 2.09 Lac (2,09,090) are female workers.

Rayagada - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Rayagada - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036