Rugudi Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Rugudi Population 2026
22,361 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
22,733
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
👶
Child (0-6) Stats
Future Generation • 19.6% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 1011
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 1,616
Girls 1,633
Literacy Gap
28.1% Diff Male Literacy 62.0%
Female Literacy 33.9%
SC Population
1,799
10.9% of total
ST Population
11,349
68.5% of total
👷
Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 38%
Main Workers 5,008
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 1,293
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 95.1%
Cultivators (Farmers) 1.6%
Agricultural Laborers 1.1%
Household Industries 2.2%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Rugudi in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Rugudi in 2026 is 22,288. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Rugudi? ▼
The literacy rate of Rugudi is 48.88% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Rugudi? ▼
The sex ratio of Rugudi is 880 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Rugudi in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Rugudi in 2027 is 22,733. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Rugudi population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Rugudi. The Census 2011 population was 16,560. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Rugudi in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Rugudi had a total population of 16,560. This comprised 8,807 males and 7,753 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
🏆
Rank in Kendujhar District
#24 of 24
By population size
🎯
Rank in Odisha
#453 of 477
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Rugudi | Kendujhar Avg | Odisha Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 48.88% | 56.09% ↓ 7.2%
| 60.96% ↓ 12.1%
|
| Sex Ratio | 880 | 984 ↓ 104 | 985 ↓ 105 |
Similar-Sized Cities in Odisha
Cities with population within 20% of Rugudi