Phulabani Town Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Phulabani Town Population 2026
52,301 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
53,171
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 • 10.5% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 901
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 2,137
Girls 1,925
Literacy Gap
10.2% Diff Male Literacy 84.5%
Female Literacy 74.3%
SC Population
9,585
24.7% of total
ST Population
5,016
13.0% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 36%
Main Workers 11,473
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 2,432
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 91.2%
Cultivators (Farmers) 1.8%
Agricultural Laborers 3.6%
Household Industries 3.3%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Phulabani Town in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Phulabani Town in 2026 is 52,128. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Phulabani Town? ▼
The literacy rate of Phulabani Town is 79.55% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Phulabani Town? ▼
The sex ratio of Phulabani Town is 936 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Phulabani Town in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Phulabani Town in 2027 is 53,171. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Phulabani Town population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Phulabani Town. The Census 2011 population was 38,732. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Phulabani Town in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Phulabani Town had a total population of 38,732. This comprised 20,009 males and 18,723 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Kandhamal District
#10 of 17
By population size
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Rank in Odisha
#388 of 477
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Phulabani Town | Kandhamal Avg | Odisha Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 79.55% | 54.28% ↑ 25.3%
| 60.96% ↑ 18.6%
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| Sex Ratio | 936 | 1037 ↓ 101 | 985 ↓ 49 |
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