Handapa Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Handapa Population 2026
69,703 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
70,863
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 • 12.2% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 935
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 3,259
Girls 3,047
Literacy Gap
14.5% Diff Male Literacy 74.5%
Female Literacy 60.0%
SC Population
7,076
13.7% of total
ST Population
11,195
21.7% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 51%
Main Workers 11,918
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 14,305
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 26.8%
Cultivators (Farmers) 19.0%
Agricultural Laborers 42.3%
Household Industries 11.9%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Handapa in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Handapa in 2026 is 69,474. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Handapa? ▼
The literacy rate of Handapa is 67.37% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Handapa? ▼
The sex ratio of Handapa is 966 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Handapa in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Handapa in 2027 is 70,863. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Handapa population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Handapa. The Census 2011 population was 51,620. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Handapa in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Handapa had a total population of 51,620. This comprised 26,258 males and 25,362 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Anugul District
#13 of 23
By population size
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Rank in Odisha
#333 of 477
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Handapa | Anugul Avg | Odisha Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 67.37% | 68.17% ↓ 0.8%
| 60.96% ↑ 6.4%
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| Sex Ratio | 966 | 947 ↑ 19 | 985 ↓ 19 |
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