Salepur Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Salepur Population 2026
1,93,657 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
1,96,879
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 • 10.0% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 969
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 7,308
Girls 7,078
Literacy Gap
11.3% Diff Male Literacy 81.6%
Female Literacy 70.3%
SC Population
35,862
25.0% of total
ST Population
1,229
0.9% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 40%
Main Workers 33,374
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 23,372
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 41.4%
Cultivators (Farmers) 16.0%
Agricultural Laborers 38.9%
Household Industries 3.7%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Salepur in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Salepur in 2026 is 1,93,019. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Salepur? ▼
The literacy rate of Salepur is 76.03% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Salepur? ▼
The sex ratio of Salepur is 972 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 Salepur in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Salepur in 2027 is 1,96,879. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Salepur population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Salepur. The Census 2011 population was 1,43,416. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Salepur in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Salepur had a total population of 1,43,416. This comprised 72,741 males and 70,675 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Cuttack District
#6 of 25
By population size
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Rank in Odisha
#69 of 477
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Salepur | Cuttack Avg | Odisha Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 76.03% | 75.28% ↑ 0.8%
| 60.96% ↑ 15.1%
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| Sex Ratio | 972 | 946 ↑ 26 | 985 ↓ 13 |
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