Golanthara Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Golanthara Population 2026
1,99,283 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
2,02,598
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 • 12.6% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 931
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 9,638
Girls 8,975
Literacy Gap
20.4% Diff Male Literacy 64.9%
Female Literacy 44.5%
SC Population
39,066
26.5% of total
ST Population
2,996
2.0% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 44%
Main Workers 41,793
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 23,555
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 54.5%
Cultivators (Farmers) 13.3%
Agricultural Laborers 29.8%
Household Industries 2.5%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Golanthara in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Golanthara in 2026 is 1,98,626. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Golanthara? ▼
The literacy rate of Golanthara is 54.67% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Golanthara? ▼
The sex ratio of Golanthara is 1012 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 Golanthara in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Golanthara in 2027 is 2,02,598. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Golanthara population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Golanthara. The Census 2011 population was 1,47,582. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Golanthara in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Golanthara had a total population of 1,47,582. This comprised 73,369 males and 74,213 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Ganjam District
#7 of 30
By population size
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Rank in Odisha
#62 of 477
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Golanthara | Ganjam Avg | Odisha Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 54.67% | 59.54% ↓ 4.9%
| 60.96% ↓ 6.3%
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| Sex Ratio | 1012 | 989 ↑ 23 | 985 ↑ 27 |
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