Colliery Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Colliery Population 2026
83,636 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
85,028
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using a default urban growth rate of 2% per annum (Census 2001 data not available for this location). The formula used is P × (1 + r/100)^(Y - 2011), where P is the 2011 population and r is the growth rate.
Census 2011 Data
Officialper 1000 Males
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Child (0-6) Stats
Future Generation • 10.2% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 826
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 3,466
Girls 2,862
Literacy Gap
9.9% Diff Male Literacy 79.0%
Female Literacy 69.1%
SC Population
11,380
18.4% of total
ST Population
3,850
6.2% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 33%
Main Workers 16,322
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 4,391
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 80.5%
Cultivators (Farmers) 6.7%
Agricultural Laborers 8.6%
Household Industries 4.2%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Colliery in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Colliery in 2026 is 83,360. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Colliery? ▼
The literacy rate of Colliery is 74.33% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Colliery? ▼
The sex ratio of Colliery is 897 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Colliery in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Colliery in 2027 is 85,028. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Colliery population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Colliery. The Census 2011 population was 61,938. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Colliery in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Colliery had a total population of 61,938. This comprised 32,651 males and 29,287 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Anugul District
#8 of 23
By population size
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Rank in Odisha
#290 of 477
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Colliery | Anugul Avg | Odisha Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 74.33% | 68.17% ↑ 6.2%
| 60.96% ↑ 13.4%
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| Sex Ratio | 897 | 947 ↓ 50 | 985 ↓ 88 |
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