Khunta Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Khunta Population 2026
1,66,921 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
1,69,698
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 • 13.0% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 968
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 8,175
Girls 7,910
Literacy Gap
17.7% Diff Male Literacy 63.2%
Female Literacy 45.5%
SC Population
10,898
8.8% of total
ST Population
81,997
66.3% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 51%
Main Workers 33,167
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 30,100
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 15.7%
Cultivators (Farmers) 23.1%
Agricultural Laborers 57.1%
Household Industries 4.2%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Khunta in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Khunta in 2026 is 1,66,371. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Khunta? ▼
The literacy rate of Khunta is 54.26% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Khunta? ▼
The sex ratio of Khunta is 1023 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 Khunta in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Khunta in 2027 is 1,69,698. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Khunta population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Khunta. The Census 2011 population was 1,23,616. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Khunta in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Khunta had a total population of 1,23,616. This comprised 61,119 males and 62,497 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Mayurbhanj District
#2 of 31
By population size
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Rank in Odisha
#102 of 477
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Khunta | Mayurbhanj Avg | Odisha Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 54.26% | 53.8% ↑ 0.5%
| 60.96% ↓ 6.7%
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| Sex Ratio | 1023 | 1010 ↑ 13 | 985 ↑ 38 |
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