Sundargarh Population

As per the 2011 Census, Sundargarh District has a population of 20.93 Lac (20,93,437) with 10.61 Lac (10,61,147) males and 10.32 Lac (10,32,290) females.The sex ratio in Sundargarh is 973, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sundargarh District is 2.63 Lac (2,63,160) which is 12.57% of Sundargarh District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sundargarh District is 947 females for every 1000 males.

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

20.93 Lac

Toatl Population

10.61 Lac

Male Population

10.32 Lac

Female Population

Sundargarh Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Sundargarh District current estimated population is projected to be 23.18 Lac (23,18,073), indicating a 10.73% increased from Sundargarh's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 11.69 Lac, and the estimated female population is 11.49 Lac.

Sundargarh Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Sundargarh District estimated population is projected to be 23.32 Lac (23,32,456), projecting a 11.42% increased from Sundargarh's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 11.76 Lac, and the estimated female population is 11.56 Lac.

Sundargarh Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Sundargarh District, with a total Hindu population of 15.32 Lac (15,32,352), accounting for 73.2% of the Sundargarh District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 7.81 Lac (7,81,053), and the Hindu female population is around 7.51 Lac (7,51,299).

Sundargarh Christian Population

Christian is the second most popular religion in Sundargarh District, with a total Christian population of 3.85 Lac (3,85,011), accounting for 18.39% of the Sundargarh District population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 1.90 Lac (1,90,065), and the Christian female population is around 1.95 Lac (1,94,946).

Sundargarh Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu15,32,35273.2%
Christian3,85,01118.39%
Other religions and persuasions89,9864.3%
Muslim71,3913.41%
Religion not stated7,5530.36%
Sikh5,7130.27%
Jain7210.03%
Buddhist7100.03%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Sundargarh Urban Population

The Urban population of Sundargarh District is 7.38 Lac (7,38,097), with 3.85 Lac (3,85,079) being males and 3.53 Lac (3,53,018) being females, making up 35.26% of the Sundargarh total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 917 females for every 1000 males.

Sundargarh Rural Population

The Rural population of Sundargarh District is 13.55 Lac (13,55,340), with 6.76 Lac (6,76,068) being males and 6.79 Lac (6,79,272) being females, making up 64.74% of the Sundargarh total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1005 females for every 1000 males.

Sundargarh Literacy Rate

Sundargarh District has a literacy rate of 73.34% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sundargarh District is 81.01 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sundargarh District is 65.48 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Sundargarh District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 85.34%, while in the rural regions of Sundargarh District, it is around 66.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sundargarh

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 73.34 81.01 65.48
Urban Area 85.34 90.21 80.04
Rural Area 66.63 75.63 57.73

Literacy Rate by Religion in Sundargarh

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 73.63 81.57 65.4
Christian 73.61 80.09 67.34
Other religions and persuasions 57.2 67.99 46.57
Muslim 84.2 88.03 79.86

Sundargarh Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sundargarh District is 1.92 Lac (1,91,660) with 96.47 k (96,465) males and 95.20 k (95,195) females, which is 9.16% of Sundargarh District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 987 females for every 1000 males.

Sundargarh Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sundargarh District is 10.62 Lac (10,62,349) with 5.27 Lac (5,26,856) males and 5.35 Lac (5,35,493) females, which is 50.75% of Sundargarh District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1017 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sundargarh

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 973
Urban Area 917
Rural Area 1005

Sex Ratio by Religion in Sundargarh

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 962
Christian 1026
Other religions and persuasions 1010
Muslim 889

Sundargarh Area & Households

The Total Area of Sundargarh District is 9,712 Square KM, with a population density of 216 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sundargarh District are 14 and the Total Number of Villages in Sundargarh District are 1,762.The Total Number of households in Sundargarh District are 4.79 Lac(4,79,109).

Sundargarh Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Sundargarh District, there are about 8.73 Lac (8,73,227) workers, making up nearly 41.71% of the Sundargarh District total population. Out of these, around 5.85 Lac (5,84,687) are male workers, and about 2.89 Lac (2,88,540) are female workers.

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

Diving deeper into local demographics, Sundargarh district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 2,77,173, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 20,93,437 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1961. The growth rate of 37.38% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 20.62%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.

Sundargarh District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 2,77,173 to 20,93,437.
  • The year 1961 stands out with a growth rate of 37.38%.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 2.77 Lac --- --- 1.41 Lac 1.36 Lac
1911 3.62 Lac 84.97 k 30.65414019 1.82 Lac 1.80 Lac
1921 3.77 Lac 15.31 k 4.227946253 1.88 Lac 1.89 Lac
1931 4.37 Lac 59.41 k 15.74013973 2.17 Lac 2.20 Lac
1941 4.91 Lac 53.85 k 12.32614568 2.43 Lac 2.47 Lac
1951 5.52 Lac 61.50 k 12.53189269 2.74 Lac 2.78 Lac
1961 7.59 Lac 2.06 Lac 37.38009391 3.96 Lac 3.62 Lac
1971 10.31 Lac 2.72 Lac 35.87330629 5.31 Lac 5.00 Lac
1981 13.38 Lac 3.07 Lac 29.79486941 6.93 Lac 6.45 Lac
1991 15.74 Lac 2.36 Lac 17.6209814 8.13 Lac 7.61 Lac
2001 18.31 Lac 2.57 Lac 16.33535987 9.36 Lac 8.95 Lac
2011 20.93 Lac 2.63 Lac 14.35340992 10.61 Lac 10.32 Lac

Historical Population of Sundargarh by Census Year 1901-2011

Sundargarh - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 23.18 Lac (23,18,073) 10.73%
2025 23.32 Lac (23,32,456) 11.42% 0.69 %
2026 23.45 Lac (23,44,906) 12.01% 0.59 %
2027 23.56 Lac (23,55,917) 12.54% 0.53 %
2028 23.67 Lac (23,66,978) 13.07% 0.53 %
2029 23.78 Lac (23,77,989) 13.59% 0.52 %
2030 23.89 Lac (23,89,049) 14.12% 0.53 %
2031 23.98 Lac (23,98,076) 14.55% 0.43 %
2032 24.06 Lac (24,05,665) 14.91% 0.36 %
2033 24.13 Lac (24,13,303) 15.28% 0.37 %
2034 24.21 Lac (24,20,842) 15.64% 0.36 %
2035 24.28 Lac (24,28,481) 16% 0.36 %
2036 24.36 Lac (24,36,069) 16.37% 0.37 %

Projected estimates indicate that Sundargarh District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 24.36 Lac (24,36,069), with a male population of 12.23 Lac (12,23,218) and a female population of 12.13 Lac (12,12,776). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Sundargarh District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.

Sundargarh Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Sundargarh is 20.93 Lac (20,93,437).

The estimated population of Sundargarh in 2024 is approximately 23.18 Lac (23,18,073).

Hindu constitute 73.2% of Sundargarh population, amounting to approximately 15.32 Lac (15,32,352) people.

Christian constitute 18.39% of Sundargarh population, totaling around 3.85 Lac (3,85,011) people.

Hindu: 73.2%, Christian: 18.39%, Other religions and persuasions: 4.3%, Muslim: 3.41%, Religion not stated: 0.36%, Sikh: 0.27%, Jain: 0.03%, Buddhist: 0.03%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Sundargarh is 1.92 Lac (9.16%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 10.62 Lac (50.75%).

In Sundargarh, 7.38 Lac (35.26%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 13.55 Lac (64.74%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sundargarh is 73.34%, with male literacy at 81.01% and female literacy at 65.48%.

The sex ratio in Sundargarh is 973 females for every 1000 males.

Sundargarh population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.47% up to 2036.