Rayagada Population in 2025
In 2025, Rayagada Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.48 Lac (2,47,925), indicating a 11.42% increased from Rayagada 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.21 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.27 Lac.
Rayagada Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Rayagada Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.49 Lac (2,49,248), projecting a 12.01% increased from Rayagada 's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.22 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.28 Lac.
Rayagada Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Rayagada Tehsil has a population of 2.23 Lac (2,22,518) with 1.09 Lac (1,09,316) males and 1.13 Lac (1,13,202) females.The sex ratio in Rayagada is 1036, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Rayagada Tehsil is 28.60 k (28,596) which is 12.85% of Rayagada Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Rayagada Tehsil is 964 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Rayagada Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Rayagada District in the state of ODISHA in India.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Rayagada Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Rayagada Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.14 Lac (2,14,284), accounting for 96.3% of the Rayagada Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.05 Lac (1,05,282), and the Hindu female population is around 1.09 Lac (1,09,002).
Rayagada Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Rayagada Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 4.74 k (4,739), accounting for 2.13% of the Rayagada Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 2.25 k (2,249), and the Christian female population is around 2.49 k (2,490).
Rayagada Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,14,284 | 96.3% |
| Christian | 4,739 | 2.13% |
| Muslim | 2,614 | 1.17% |
| Religion not stated | 672 | 0.3% |
| Sikh | 113 | 0.05% |
| Buddhist | 47 | 0.02% |
| Jain | 25 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 24 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationRayagada Urban Population
The Urban population of Rayagada Tehsil is 89.76 k (89,760), with 45.50 k (45,503) being males and 44.26 k (44,257) being females, making up 40.34% of the Rayagada total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 973 females for every 1000 males.
Rayagada Rural Population
The Rural population of Rayagada Tehsil is 1.33 Lac (1,32,758), with 63.81 k (63,813) being males and 68.95 k (68,945) being females, making up 59.66% of the Rayagada total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1081 females for every 1000 males.
Rayagada Literacy Rate
Rayagada Tehsil has a literacy rate of 59.9% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Rayagada Tehsil is 70.18 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Rayagada Tehsil is 50.09 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Rayagada Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 78.16%, while in the rural regions of Rayagada Tehsil, it is around 47.06%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Rayagada
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 59.9 | 70.18 | 50.09 |
| Urban Area | 78.16 | 85.71 | 70.43 |
| Rural Area | 47.06 | 58.57 | 36.58 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Rayagada
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 59.29 | 69.7 | 49.33 |
| Christian | 74.62 | 81.29 | 68.81 |
| Muslim | 79.04 | 86.19 | 71.68 |
| Religion not stated | 69.14 | 76.86 | 62.19 |
Rayagada Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Rayagada Tehsil is 26.24 k (26,235) with 12.90 k (12,898) males and 13.34 k (13,337) females, which is 11.79% of Rayagada Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1035 females for every 1000 males.
Rayagada Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Rayagada Tehsil is 1.05 Lac (1,04,576) with 49.43 k (49,433) males and 55.14 k (55,143) females, which is 47% of Rayagada Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1116 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Rayagada
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1036 |
| Urban Area | 973 |
| Rural Area | 1081 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Rayagada
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1036 |
| Christian | 1108 |
| Muslim | 951 |
| Religion not stated | 1062 |
Rayagada Area & Households
The Total Area of Rayagada Tehsil is 892.68 Square KM, with a population density of 249 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Rayagada Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Rayagada Tehsil are 334.The Total Number of households in Rayagada Tehsil are 50.91 k(50,909).
Rayagada Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Rayagada Tehsil, there are about 95.41 k (95,407) workers, making up nearly 42.88% of the Rayagada Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 58.89 k (58,892) are male workers, and about 36.52 k (36,515) are female workers.
Rayagada - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.48 Lac (2,47,925) | 11.42% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.49 Lac (2,49,248) | 12.01% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.50 Lac (2,50,418) | 12.54% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.52 Lac (2,51,594) | 13.07% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.53 Lac (2,52,764) | 13.59% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.54 Lac (2,53,940) | 14.12% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.55 Lac (2,54,900) | 14.55% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.56 Lac (2,55,706) | 14.91% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.57 Lac (2,56,518) | 15.28% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.57 Lac (2,57,319) | 15.64% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.58 Lac (2,58,131) | 16% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.59 Lac (2,58,938) | 16.37% | 0.37 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Rayagada Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.59 Lac (2,58,938), with a male population of 1.26 Lac (1,26,013) and a female population of 1.33 Lac (1,32,995). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Rayagada Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.45%.