Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) Population 2026
11,95,521 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
12,15,414
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 • 9.8% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 906
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 45,327
Girls 41,074
Literacy Gap
5.6% Diff Male Literacy 85.4%
Female Literacy 79.8%
SC Population
76,770
8.7% of total
ST Population
44,016
5.0% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 37%
Main Workers 2,86,046
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 39,687
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 91.7%
Cultivators (Farmers) 1.0%
Agricultural Laborers 1.7%
Household Industries 5.6%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) in 2026 is 11,91,582. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.)? ▼
The literacy rate of Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) is 82.78% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.)? ▼
The sex ratio of Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) is 892 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) in 2027 is 12,15,414. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.). The Census 2011 population was 8,85,363. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) had a total population of 8,85,363. This comprised 4,68,043 males and 4,17,320 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Khordha District
#1 of 21
By population size
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Rank in Odisha
#1 of 477
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Bhubaneswar (M.Corp.) | Khordha Avg | Odisha Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 82.78% | 76.53% ↑ 6.3%
| 60.96% ↑ 21.8%
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| Sex Ratio | 892 | 947 ↓ 55 | 985 ↓ 93 |