Khamar Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Khamar Population 2026
85,638 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
87,063
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 • 12.7% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 882
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 4,295
Girls 3,787
Literacy Gap
17.3% Diff Male Literacy 70.1%
Female Literacy 52.8%
SC Population
11,700
18.4% of total
ST Population
19,049
30.0% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 47%
Main Workers 14,417
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 15,334
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 23.6%
Cultivators (Farmers) 22.8%
Agricultural Laborers 49.9%
Household Industries 3.7%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Khamar in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Khamar in 2026 is 85,356. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Khamar? ▼
The literacy rate of Khamar is 61.61% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Khamar? ▼
The sex ratio of Khamar is 964 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 Khamar in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Khamar in 2027 is 87,063. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Khamar population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Khamar. The Census 2011 population was 63,421. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Khamar in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Khamar had a total population of 63,421. This comprised 32,292 males and 31,129 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Anugul District
#7 of 23
By population size
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Rank in Odisha
#284 of 477
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Khamar | Anugul Avg | Odisha Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 61.61% | 68.17% ↓ 6.6%
| 60.96% ↑ 0.6%
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| Sex Ratio | 964 | 947 ↑ 17 | 985 ↓ 21 |
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