Gunupur Population
As per the 2011 Census, Gunupur Tehsil has a population of 1.15 Lac (1,14,856) with 56.21 k (56,206) males and 58.65 k (58,650) females.The sex ratio in Gunupur is 1044, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Gunupur Tehsil is 16.10 k (16,104) which is 14.02% of Gunupur Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Gunupur Tehsil is 979 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Gunupur Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Rayagada District in the state of ODISHA in India.
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Gunupur Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Gunupur Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.27 Lac (1,27,181), indicating a 10.73% increased from Gunupur's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 61.93 k, and the estimated female population is 65.27 k.
Gunupur Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Gunupur Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.28 Lac (1,27,970), projecting a 11.42% increased from Gunupur's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 62.29 k, and the estimated female population is 65.70 k.
Gunupur Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Gunupur Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.06 Lac (1,06,318), accounting for 92.57% of the Gunupur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 51.98 k (51,981), and the Hindu female population is around 54.34 k (54,337).
Gunupur Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Gunupur Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 7.79 k (7,786), accounting for 6.78% of the Gunupur Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 3.88 k (3,880), and the Christian female population is around 3.91 k (3,906).
Gunupur Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,06,318 | 92.57% |
| Christian | 7,786 | 6.78% |
| Religion not stated | 518 | 0.45% |
| Muslim | 217 | 0.19% |
| Buddhist | 10 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 4 | 0% |
| Sikh | 3 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationGunupur Urban Population
The Urban population of Gunupur Tehsil is 28.87 k (28,870), with 14.38 k (14,382) being males and 14.49 k (14,488) being females, making up 25.14% of the Gunupur total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1008 females for every 1000 males.
Gunupur Rural Population
The Rural population of Gunupur Tehsil is 85.99 k (85,986), with 41.82 k (41,824) being males and 44.16 k (44,162) being females, making up 74.86% of the Gunupur total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1056 females for every 1000 males.
Gunupur Literacy Rate
Gunupur Tehsil has a literacy rate of 58.54% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Gunupur Tehsil is 67.89 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Gunupur Tehsil is 49.68 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Gunupur Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 76.86%, while in the rural regions of Gunupur Tehsil, it is around 52.13%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Gunupur
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 58.54 | 67.89 | 49.68 |
| Urban Area | 76.86 | 84.21 | 69.58 |
| Rural Area | 52.13 | 62 | 42.92 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Gunupur
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 59.11 | 68.53 | 50.17 |
| Christian | 50.05 | 58.57 | 41.73 |
| Religion not stated | 63.33 | 75.54 | 53.81 |
| Muslim | 66.33 | 65.88 | 66.67 |
Gunupur Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Gunupur Tehsil is 13.06 k (13,063) with 6.30 k (6,298) males and 6.77 k (6,765) females, which is 11.37% of Gunupur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1075 females for every 1000 males.
Gunupur Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Gunupur Tehsil is 61.47 k (61,472) with 29.63 k (29,633) males and 31.84 k (31,839) females, which is 53.52% of Gunupur Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1075 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Gunupur
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1044 |
| Urban Area | 1008 |
| Rural Area | 1056 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Gunupur
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1046 |
| Christian | 1007 |
| Religion not stated | 1186 |
| Muslim | 1238 |
Gunupur Area & Households
The Total Area of Gunupur Tehsil is 637.26 Square KM, with a population density of 180 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Gunupur Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Gunupur Tehsil are 179.The Total Number of households in Gunupur Tehsil are 27.23 k(27,226).
Gunupur Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Gunupur Tehsil, there are about 54.70 k (54,703) workers, making up nearly 47.63% of the Gunupur Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 31.49 k (31,489) are male workers, and about 23.21 k (23,214) are female workers.
Gunupur - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.27 Lac (1,27,181) | 10.73% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.28 Lac (1,27,970) | 11.42% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.29 Lac (1,28,653) | 12.01% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.29 Lac (1,29,257) | 12.54% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.30 Lac (1,29,864) | 13.07% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.30 Lac (1,30,468) | 13.59% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.31 Lac (1,31,075) | 14.12% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.32 Lac (1,31,570) | 14.55% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.32 Lac (1,31,987) | 14.91% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.32 Lac (1,32,406) | 15.28% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.33 Lac (1,32,820) | 15.64% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.33 Lac (1,33,239) | 16% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.34 Lac (1,33,655) | 16.37% | 0.37 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Gunupur Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.34 Lac (1,33,655), with a male population of 64.79 k (64,791) and a female population of 68.91 k (68,905). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Gunupur Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.