Purunakot Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Purunakot Population 2026
39,869 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
40,533
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 • 14.1% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 950
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 2,135
Girls 2,029
Literacy Gap
17.2% Diff Male Literacy 65.4%
Female Literacy 48.2%
SC Population
4,982
16.9% of total
ST Population
9,659
32.7% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 51%
Main Workers 8,053
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 6,899
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 17.0%
Cultivators (Farmers) 21.5%
Agricultural Laborers 57.2%
Household Industries 4.2%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Purunakot in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Purunakot in 2026 is 39,738. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Purunakot? ▼
The literacy rate of Purunakot is 56.87% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Purunakot? ▼
The sex ratio of Purunakot is 992 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 Purunakot in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Purunakot in 2027 is 40,533. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Purunakot population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Purunakot. The Census 2011 population was 29,526. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Purunakot in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Purunakot had a total population of 29,526. This comprised 14,826 males and 14,700 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Anugul District
#19 of 23
By population size
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Rank in Odisha
#414 of 477
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Purunakot | Anugul Avg | Odisha Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 56.87% | 68.17% ↓ 11.3%
| 60.96% ↓ 4.1%
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| Sex Ratio | 992 | 947 ↑ 45 | 985 ↑ 7 |
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