Koraput Town Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Koraput Town Population 2026
74,041 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
75,273
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 • 12.0% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 951
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 3,376
Girls 3,212
Literacy Gap
15.4% Diff Male Literacy 75.9%
Female Literacy 60.5%
SC Population
9,337
17.0% of total
ST Population
12,603
23.0% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 38%
Main Workers 17,368
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 3,238
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 87.1%
Cultivators (Farmers) 4.7%
Agricultural Laborers 5.9%
Household Industries 2.3%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Koraput Town in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Koraput Town in 2026 is 73,797. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Koraput Town? ▼
The literacy rate of Koraput Town is 68.39% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Koraput Town? ▼
The sex ratio of Koraput Town is 955 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 Koraput Town in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Koraput Town in 2027 is 75,273. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Koraput Town population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Koraput Town. The Census 2011 population was 54,832. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Koraput Town in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Koraput Town had a total population of 54,832. This comprised 28,045 males and 26,787 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Koraput District
#12 of 21
By population size
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Rank in Odisha
#321 of 477
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Koraput Town | Koraput Avg | Odisha Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 68.39% | 39.53% ↑ 28.9%
| 60.96% ↑ 7.4%
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| Sex Ratio | 955 | 1036 ↓ 81 | 985 ↓ 30 |
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