Sundargarh Town Population
As per the 2011 Census, Sundargarh Town Tehsil has a population of 48.97 k (48,969) with 24.75 k (24,753) males and 24.22 k (24,216) females.The sex ratio in Sundargarh Town is 979, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sundargarh Town Tehsil is 5.27 k (5,265) which is 10.75% of Sundargarh Town Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sundargarh Town Tehsil is 919 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Sundargarh Town Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Sundargarh District in the state of ODISHA in India.
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Sundargarh Town Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Sundargarh Town Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 54.22 k (54,224), indicating a 10.73% increased from Sundargarh Town's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 27.28 k, and the estimated female population is 26.95 k.
Sundargarh Town Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Sundargarh Town Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 54.56 k (54,561), projecting a 11.42% increased from Sundargarh Town's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 27.43 k, and the estimated female population is 27.13 k.
Sundargarh Town Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Sundargarh Town Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 40.80 k (40,804), accounting for 83.33% of the Sundargarh Town Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 20.75 k (20,749), and the Hindu female population is around 20.06 k (20,055).
Sundargarh Town Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Sundargarh Town Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 4.05 k (4,047), accounting for 8.26% of the Sundargarh Town Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 1.81 k (1,809), and the Christian female population is around 2.24 k (2,238).
Sundargarh Town Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 40,804 | 83.33% |
| Christian | 4,047 | 8.26% |
| Muslim | 3,668 | 7.49% |
| Religion not stated | 308 | 0.63% |
| Sikh | 131 | 0.27% |
| Jain | 5 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 4 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 2 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSundargarh Town Urban Population
The Urban population of Sundargarh Town Tehsil is 45.04 k (45,036), with 22.75 k (22,754) being males and 22.28 k (22,282) being females, making up 91.97% of the Sundargarh Town total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 980 females for every 1000 males.
Sundargarh Town Rural Population
The Rural population of Sundargarh Town Tehsil is 3.93 k (3,933), with 2.00 k (1,999) being males and 1.93 k (1,934) being females, making up 8.03% of the Sundargarh Town total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 968 females for every 1000 males.
Sundargarh Town Literacy Rate
Sundargarh Town Tehsil has a literacy rate of 88.09% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sundargarh Town Tehsil is 91.88 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sundargarh Town Tehsil is 84.24 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Sundargarh Town Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.88%, while in the rural regions of Sundargarh Town Tehsil, it is around 78.96%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sundargarh Town
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 88.09 | 91.88 | 84.24 |
| Urban Area | 88.88 | 92.48 | 85.22 |
| Rural Area | 78.96 | 85.01 | 72.76 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Sundargarh Town
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 87.27 | 91.53 | 82.89 |
| Christian | 93.73 | 94.92 | 92.8 |
| Muslim | 90.22 | 92.53 | 87.59 |
| Religion not stated | 94.81 | 94.48 | 95.2 |
Sundargarh Town Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sundargarh Town Tehsil is 4.53 k (4,526) with 2.27 k (2,274) males and 2.25 k (2,252) females, which is 9.24% of Sundargarh Town Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 991 females for every 1000 males.
Sundargarh Town Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sundargarh Town Tehsil is 12.57 k (12,571) with 5.94 k (5,938) males and 6.63 k (6,633) females, which is 25.67% of Sundargarh Town Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1118 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sundargarh Town
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 979 |
| Urban Area | 980 |
| Rural Area | 968 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Sundargarh Town
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 967 |
| Christian | 1238 |
| Muslim | 867 |
| Religion not stated | 925 |
Sundargarh Town Area & Households
The Total Area of Sundargarh Town Tehsil is 41.1 Square KM, with a population density of 1,192 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Sundargarh Town Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Sundargarh Town Tehsil are 2.The Total Number of households in Sundargarh Town Tehsil are 10.94 k(10,942).
Sundargarh Town Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Sundargarh Town Tehsil, there are about 16.85 k (16,850) workers, making up nearly 34.41% of the Sundargarh Town Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 13.07 k (13,070) are male workers, and about 3.78 k (3,780) are female workers.
Sundargarh Town - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 54.22 k (54,224) | 10.73% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 54.56 k (54,561) | 11.42% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 54.85 k (54,852) | 12.01% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 55.11 k (55,109) | 12.54% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 55.37 k (55,368) | 13.07% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 55.63 k (55,626) | 13.59% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 55.88 k (55,884) | 14.12% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 56.10 k (56,096) | 14.55% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 56.27 k (56,273) | 14.91% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 56.45 k (56,452) | 15.28% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 56.63 k (56,628) | 15.64% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 56.81 k (56,807) | 16% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 56.98 k (56,984) | 16.37% | 0.37 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Sundargarh Town Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 56.98 k (56,984), with a male population of 28.53 k (28,534) and a female population of 28.45 k (28,450). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Sundargarh Town Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.