Barkot Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Barkot Population 2026
98,421 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
1,00,058
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 • 13.1% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 932
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 4,938
Girls 4,602
Literacy Gap
15.6% Diff Male Literacy 69.7%
Female Literacy 54.1%
SC Population
15,702
21.5% of total
ST Population
21,953
30.1% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 57%
Main Workers 16,784
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 24,969
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 14.8%
Cultivators (Farmers) 22.1%
Agricultural Laborers 60.1%
Household Industries 3.1%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Barkot in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Barkot in 2026 is 98,096. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Barkot? ▼
The literacy rate of Barkot is 62.03% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Barkot? ▼
The sex ratio of Barkot 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 Barkot in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Barkot in 2027 is 1,00,058. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Barkot population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Barkot. The Census 2011 population was 72,887. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Barkot in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Barkot had a total population of 72,887. This comprised 36,965 males and 35,922 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Debagarh District
#3 of 4
By population size
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Rank in Odisha
#250 of 477
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Barkot | Debagarh Avg | Odisha Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 62.03% | 63.25% ↓ 1.2%
| 60.96% ↑ 1.1%
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| Sex Ratio | 972 | 973 ↓ 1 | 985 ↓ 13 |
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