Bhanjanagar Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Bhanjanagar Population 2026
2,39,324 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
2,43,306
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 • 11.7% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 904
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 10,864
Girls 9,823
Literacy Gap
13.7% Diff Male Literacy 75.0%
Female Literacy 61.3%
SC Population
35,126
19.8% of total
ST Population
9,111
5.1% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 42%
Main Workers 44,261
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 30,952
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 45.8%
Cultivators (Farmers) 16.9%
Agricultural Laborers 32.9%
Household Industries 4.4%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Bhanjanagar in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Bhanjanagar in 2026 is 2,38,535. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Bhanjanagar? ▼
The literacy rate of Bhanjanagar is 68.2% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Bhanjanagar? ▼
The sex ratio of Bhanjanagar 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 Bhanjanagar in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Bhanjanagar in 2027 is 2,43,306. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Bhanjanagar population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Bhanjanagar. The Census 2011 population was 1,77,235. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Bhanjanagar in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Bhanjanagar had a total population of 1,77,235. This comprised 88,958 males and 88,277 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Ganjam District
#2 of 30
By population size
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Rank in Odisha
#31 of 477
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Bhanjanagar | Ganjam Avg | Odisha Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 68.2% | 59.54% ↑ 8.7%
| 60.96% ↑ 7.2%
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| Sex Ratio | 992 | 989 ↑ 3 | 985 ↑ 7 |
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