Chandrapur Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Chandrapur Population 2026
39,094 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
39,745
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 • 20.1% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 903
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 3,058
Girls 2,762
Literacy Gap
15.3% Diff Male Literacy 38.8%
Female Literacy 23.5%
SC Population
3,419
11.8% of total
ST Population
20,772
71.7% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 50%
Main Workers 5,768
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 8,616
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 7.7%
Cultivators (Farmers) 39.4%
Agricultural Laborers 52.1%
Household Industries 0.8%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Chandrapur in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Chandrapur in 2026 is 38,966. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Chandrapur? ▼
The literacy rate of Chandrapur is 31.12% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Chandrapur? ▼
The sex ratio of Chandrapur is 1005 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 Chandrapur in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Chandrapur in 2027 is 39,745. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Chandrapur population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Chandrapur. The Census 2011 population was 28,952. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Chandrapur in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Chandrapur had a total population of 28,952. This comprised 14,438 males and 14,514 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Rayagada District
#13 of 15
By population size
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Rank in Odisha
#419 of 477
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Chandrapur | Rayagada Avg | Odisha Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 31.12% | 37.91% ↓ 6.8%
| 60.96% ↓ 29.8%
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| Sex Ratio | 1005 | 1051 ↓ 46 | 985 ↑ 20 |
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