Dharakote Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Dharakote Population 2026
77,681 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
78,974
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 • 12.0% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 878
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 3,685
Girls 3,234
Literacy Gap
17.0% Diff Male Literacy 71.8%
Female Literacy 54.8%
SC Population
10,491
18.2% of total
ST Population
187
0.3% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 41%
Main Workers 13,287
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 10,307
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 30.0%
Cultivators (Farmers) 22.4%
Agricultural Laborers 40.7%
Household Industries 6.9%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Dharakote in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Dharakote in 2026 is 77,425. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Dharakote? ▼
The literacy rate of Dharakote is 63.34% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Dharakote? ▼
The sex ratio of Dharakote 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 Dharakote in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Dharakote in 2027 is 78,974. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Dharakote population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Dharakote. The Census 2011 population was 57,528. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Dharakote in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Dharakote had a total population of 57,528. This comprised 28,883 males and 28,645 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Ganjam District
#26 of 30
By population size
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Rank in Odisha
#307 of 477
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Dharakote | Ganjam Avg | Odisha Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 63.34% | 59.54% ↑ 3.8%
| 60.96% ↑ 2.4%
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| Sex Ratio | 992 | 989 ↑ 3 | 985 ↑ 7 |
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