Paradip Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Paradip Population 2026
96,733 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
98,342
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 • 10.9% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 861
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 4,208
Girls 3,625
Literacy Gap
8.8% Diff Male Literacy 80.6%
Female Literacy 71.8%
SC Population
7,353
10.3% of total
ST Population
2,951
4.1% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 35%
Main Workers 23,414
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 1,971
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 96.8%
Cultivators (Farmers) 0.6%
Agricultural Laborers 0.5%
Household Industries 2.1%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Paradip in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Paradip in 2026 is 96,414. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Paradip? ▼
The literacy rate of Paradip is 76.64% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Paradip? ▼
The sex ratio of Paradip is 835 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Paradip in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Paradip in 2027 is 98,342. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Paradip population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Paradip. The Census 2011 population was 71,637. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Paradip in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Paradip had a total population of 71,637. This comprised 39,029 males and 32,608 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Jagatsinghapur District
#8 of 10
By population size
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Rank in Odisha
#257 of 477
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Paradip | Jagatsinghapur Avg | Odisha Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 76.64% | 77.56% ↓ 0.9%
| 60.96% ↑ 15.7%
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| Sex Ratio | 835 | 959 ↓ 124 | 985 ↓ 150 |
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