Rairakhol Population
As per the 2011 Census, Rairakhol Tehsil has a population of 55.50 k (55,502) with 28.06 k (28,064) males and 27.44 k (27,438) females.The sex ratio in Rairakhol is 978, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Rairakhol Tehsil is 6.93 k (6,933) which is 12.49% of Rairakhol Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Rairakhol Tehsil is 915 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Rairakhol Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Sambalpur District in the state of ODISHA in India.
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Rairakhol Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Rairakhol Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 61.46 k (61,458), indicating a 10.73% increased from Rairakhol's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 30.92 k, and the estimated female population is 30.54 k.
Rairakhol Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Rairakhol Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 61.84 k (61,839), projecting a 11.42% increased from Rairakhol's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 31.10 k, and the estimated female population is 30.74 k.
Rairakhol Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Rairakhol Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 53.18 k (53,176), accounting for 95.81% of the Rairakhol Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 26.87 k (26,868), and the Hindu female population is around 26.31 k (26,308).
Rairakhol Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Rairakhol Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 2.04 k (2,036), accounting for 3.67% of the Rairakhol Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 1.05 k (1,045), and the Christian female population is around 991 (991).
Rairakhol Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 53,176 | 95.81% |
| Christian | 2,036 | 3.67% |
| Muslim | 209 | 0.38% |
| Religion not stated | 60 | 0.11% |
| Sikh | 13 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 6 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 2 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationRairakhol Urban Population
The Urban population of Rairakhol Tehsil is 15.38 k (15,379), with 7.94 k (7,938) being males and 7.44 k (7,441) being females, making up 27.71% of the Rairakhol total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 938 females for every 1000 males.
Rairakhol Rural Population
The Rural population of Rairakhol Tehsil is 40.12 k (40,123), with 20.13 k (20,126) being males and 20.00 k (19,997) being females, making up 72.29% of the Rairakhol total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 994 females for every 1000 males.
Rairakhol Literacy Rate
Rairakhol Tehsil has a literacy rate of 77.09% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Rairakhol Tehsil is 86.67 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Rairakhol Tehsil is 67.38 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Rairakhol Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 82.38%, while in the rural regions of Rairakhol Tehsil, it is around 75.03%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Rairakhol
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 77.09 | 86.67 | 67.38 |
| Urban Area | 82.38 | 90.17 | 74.08 |
| Rural Area | 75.03 | 85.27 | 64.86 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Rairakhol
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 77.07 | 86.78 | 67.25 |
| Christian | 76.38 | 83.56 | 68.84 |
| Muslim | 88 | 87.76 | 88.31 |
| Religion not stated | 86.27 | 96.3 | 75 |
Rairakhol Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Rairakhol Tehsil is 7.98 k (7,981) with 3.99 k (3,987) males and 3.99 k (3,994) females, which is 14.38% of Rairakhol Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1002 females for every 1000 males.
Rairakhol Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Rairakhol Tehsil is 10.34 k (10,343) with 5.23 k (5,225) males and 5.12 k (5,118) females, which is 18.64% of Rairakhol Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 980 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Rairakhol
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 978 |
| Urban Area | 938 |
| Rural Area | 994 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Rairakhol
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 980 |
| Christian | 949 |
| Muslim | 918 |
| Religion not stated | 875 |
Rairakhol Area & Households
The Total Area of Rairakhol Tehsil is 779.15 Square KM, with a population density of 71 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Rairakhol Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Rairakhol Tehsil are 142.The Total Number of households in Rairakhol Tehsil are 12.92 k(12,920).
Rairakhol Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Rairakhol Tehsil, there are about 26.17 k (26,166) workers, making up nearly 47.14% of the Rairakhol Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 15.72 k (15,723) are male workers, and about 10.44 k (10,443) are female workers.
Rairakhol - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 61.46 k (61,458) | 10.73% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 61.84 k (61,839) | 11.42% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 62.17 k (62,170) | 12.01% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 62.46 k (62,461) | 12.54% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 62.76 k (62,755) | 13.07% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 63.05 k (63,047) | 13.59% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 63.34 k (63,340) | 14.12% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 63.58 k (63,579) | 14.55% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 63.78 k (63,780) | 14.91% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 63.98 k (63,983) | 15.28% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 64.18 k (64,183) | 15.64% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 64.39 k (64,385) | 16% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 64.59 k (64,586) | 16.37% | 0.37 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Rairakhol Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 64.59 k (64,586), with a male population of 32.35 k (32,351) and a female population of 32.24 k (32,236). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Rairakhol Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.