Phulabani Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Phulabani Population 2026
56,392 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
57,330
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 • 12.7% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 956
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 2,716
Girls 2,597
Literacy Gap
22.7% Diff Male Literacy 72.6%
Female Literacy 49.9%
SC Population
9,117
21.8% of total
ST Population
23,902
57.2% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 50%
Main Workers 8,500
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 12,547
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 36.1%
Cultivators (Farmers) 21.9%
Agricultural Laborers 40.0%
Household Industries 2.0%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Phulabani in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Phulabani in 2026 is 56,206. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Phulabani? ▼
The literacy rate of Phulabani is 61.17% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Phulabani? ▼
The sex ratio of Phulabani is 1019 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 Phulabani in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Phulabani in 2027 is 57,330. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Phulabani population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Phulabani. The Census 2011 population was 41,762. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Phulabani in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Phulabani had a total population of 41,762. This comprised 20,689 males and 21,073 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Kandhamal District
#9 of 17
By population size
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Rank in Odisha
#376 of 477
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Phulabani | Kandhamal Avg | Odisha Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 61.17% | 54.28% ↑ 6.9%
| 60.96% ↑ 0.2%
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| Sex Ratio | 1019 | 1037 ↓ 18 | 985 ↑ 34 |
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