NALCO Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
NALCO Population 2026
68,022 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
69,154
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 • 10.9% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 855
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 2,966
Girls 2,536
Literacy Gap
11.7% Diff Male Literacy 81.0%
Female Literacy 69.3%
SC Population
7,867
15.6% of total
ST Population
8,720
17.3% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 35%
Main Workers 14,781
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 2,916
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 82.7%
Cultivators (Farmers) 5.0%
Agricultural Laborers 6.2%
Household Industries 6.1%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of NALCO in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of NALCO in 2026 is 67,798. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of NALCO? ▼
The literacy rate of NALCO is 75.39% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of NALCO? ▼
The sex ratio of NALCO is 913 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of NALCO in 2027? ▼
The projected population of NALCO in 2027 is 69,154. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has NALCO population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for NALCO. The Census 2011 population was 50,375. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of NALCO in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, NALCO had a total population of 50,375. This comprised 26,335 males and 24,040 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Anugul District
#14 of 23
By population size
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Rank in Odisha
#336 of 477
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | NALCO | Anugul Avg | Odisha Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 75.39% | 68.17% ↑ 7.2%
| 60.96% ↑ 14.4%
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| Sex Ratio | 913 | 947 ↓ 34 | 985 ↓ 72 |
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