Mahanga Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Mahanga Population 2026
2,52,415 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
2,56,615
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 • 10.2% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 903
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 10,000
Girls 9,028
Literacy Gap
10.9% Diff Male Literacy 82.9%
Female Literacy 72.0%
SC Population
39,943
21.4% of total
ST Population
860
0.5% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 35%
Main Workers 44,517
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 20,732
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 32.3%
Cultivators (Farmers) 23.4%
Agricultural Laborers 40.6%
Household Industries 3.7%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Mahanga in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Mahanga in 2026 is 2,51,583. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Mahanga? ▼
The literacy rate of Mahanga is 77.6% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Mahanga? ▼
The sex ratio of Mahanga is 945 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 Mahanga in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Mahanga in 2027 is 2,56,615. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Mahanga population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Mahanga. The Census 2011 population was 1,86,930. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Mahanga in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Mahanga had a total population of 1,86,930. This comprised 96,119 males and 90,811 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Cuttack District
#2 of 25
By population size
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Rank in Odisha
#24 of 477
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Mahanga | Cuttack Avg | Odisha Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 77.6% | 75.28% ↑ 2.3%
| 60.96% ↑ 16.6%
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| Sex Ratio | 945 | 946 ↓ 1 | 985 ↓ 40 |
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