Raurkela (M) Population
As per the 2011 Census, Raurkela (M) Tehsil has a population of 3.20 Lac (3,20,040) with 1.69 Lac (1,69,095) males and 1.51 Lac (1,50,945) females.The sex ratio in Raurkela (M) is 893, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Raurkela (M) Tehsil is 35.49 k (35,489) which is 11.09% of Raurkela (M) Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Raurkela (M) Tehsil is 894 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Raurkela (M) Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Sundargarh District in the state of ODISHA in India.
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Raurkela (M) Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Raurkela (M) Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 3.54 Lac (3,54,382), indicating a 10.73% increased from Raurkela (M)'s population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.86 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.68 Lac.
Raurkela (M) Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Raurkela (M) Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 3.57 Lac (3,56,581), projecting a 11.42% increased from Raurkela (M)'s population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.87 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.69 Lac.
Raurkela (M) Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Raurkela (M) Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.62 Lac (2,62,440), accounting for 82% of the Raurkela (M) Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.39 Lac (1,39,412), and the Hindu female population is around 1.23 Lac (1,23,028).
Raurkela (M) Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Raurkela (M) Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 25.98 k (25,978), accounting for 8.12% of the Raurkela (M) Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 13.85 k (13,850), and the Muslim female population is around 12.13 k (12,128).
Raurkela (M) Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 2,62,440 | 82% |
| Muslim | 25,978 | 8.12% |
| Christian | 23,557 | 7.36% |
| Sikh | 4,051 | 1.27% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 3,087 | 0.96% |
| Jain | 538 | 0.17% |
| Religion not stated | 249 | 0.08% |
| Buddhist | 140 | 0.04% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationRaurkela (M) Urban Population
The Urban population of Raurkela (M) Tehsil is 3.20 Lac (3,20,040), with 1.69 Lac (1,69,095) being males and 1.51 Lac (1,50,945) being females, making up 100% of the Raurkela (M) total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 893 females for every 1000 males.
Raurkela (M) Rural Population
The Rural population of Raurkela (M) Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Raurkela (M) total population, The sex ratio in rural population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Raurkela (M) Literacy Rate
Raurkela (M) Tehsil has a literacy rate of 86.59% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Raurkela (M) Tehsil is 90.98 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Raurkela (M) Tehsil is 81.67 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Raurkela (M) Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 86.59%, while in the rural regions of Raurkela (M) Tehsil, it is around N/A%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Raurkela (M)
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 86.59 | 90.98 | 81.67 |
| Urban Area | 86.59 | 90.98 | 81.67 |
| Rural Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Raurkela (M)
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 87.07 | 91.53 | 82 |
| Muslim | 85.63 | 88.56 | 82.24 |
| Christian | 83.12 | 87.94 | 78.39 |
| Sikh | 92.24 | 94.66 | 89.62 |
Raurkela (M) Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Raurkela (M) Tehsil is 24.34 k (24,337) with 12.57 k (12,570) males and 11.77 k (11,767) females, which is 7.6% of Raurkela (M) Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 937 females for every 1000 males.
Raurkela (M) Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Raurkela (M) Tehsil is 49.41 k (49,413) with 25.03 k (25,025) males and 24.39 k (24,388) females, which is 15.44% of Raurkela (M) Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 975 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Raurkela (M)
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 893 |
| Urban Area | 893 |
| Rural Area | 0 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Raurkela (M)
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 883 |
| Muslim | 876 |
| Christian | 1015 |
| Sikh | 901 |
Raurkela (M) Area & Households
The Total Area of Raurkela (M) Tehsil is 56.16 Square KM, with a population density of 5,699 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Raurkela (M) Tehsil are 1The Total Number of households in Raurkela (M) Tehsil are 72.34 k(72,336).
Raurkela (M) Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Raurkela (M) Tehsil, there are about 1.07 Lac (1,07,036) workers, making up nearly 33.44% of the Raurkela (M) Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 89.47 k (89,471) are male workers, and about 17.57 k (17,565) are female workers.
Raurkela (M) - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.54 Lac (3,54,382) | 10.73% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.57 Lac (3,56,581) | 11.42% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.58 Lac (3,58,484) | 12.01% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.60 Lac (3,60,168) | 12.54% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.62 Lac (3,61,859) | 13.07% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.64 Lac (3,63,542) | 13.59% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.65 Lac (3,65,233) | 14.12% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.67 Lac (3,66,613) | 14.55% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.68 Lac (3,67,773) | 14.91% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.69 Lac (3,68,941) | 15.28% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.70 Lac (3,70,093) | 15.64% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.71 Lac (3,71,261) | 16% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.72 Lac (3,72,421) | 16.37% | 0.37 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Raurkela (M) Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.72 Lac (3,72,421), with a male population of 1.95 Lac (1,94,922) and a female population of 1.77 Lac (1,77,337). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Raurkela (M) Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.