Bant Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Bant Population 2026
85,695 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
87,121
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 • 11.5% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 918
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 3,804
Girls 3,491
Literacy Gap
9.6% Diff Male Literacy 81.1%
Female Literacy 71.5%
SC Population
17,108
27.0% of total
ST Population
2,464
3.9% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 30%
Main Workers 13,576
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 5,701
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 25.1%
Cultivators (Farmers) 36.0%
Agricultural Laborers 35.2%
Household Industries 3.7%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Bant in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Bant in 2026 is 85,413. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Bant? ▼
The literacy rate of Bant is 76.35% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Bant? ▼
The sex ratio of Bant is 978 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 Bant in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Bant in 2027 is 87,121. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Bant population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Bant. The Census 2011 population was 63,463. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Bant in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Bant had a total population of 63,463. This comprised 32,087 males and 31,376 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Bhadrak District
#10 of 12
By population size
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Rank in Odisha
#283 of 477
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Bant | Bhadrak Avg | Odisha Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 76.35% | 72.92% ↑ 3.4%
| 60.96% ↑ 15.4%
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| Sex Ratio | 978 | 979 ↓ 1 | 985 ↓ 7 |
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