Seskhal Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Seskhal Population 2026
64,256 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
65,325
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 • 14.7% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 952
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 3,591
Girls 3,418
Literacy Gap
17.5% Diff Male Literacy 41.4%
Female Literacy 23.9%
SC Population
3,424
7.2% of total
ST Population
38,501
80.9% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 54%
Main Workers 13,003
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 12,878
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 9.6%
Cultivators (Farmers) 23.5%
Agricultural Laborers 66.4%
Household Industries 0.6%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Seskhal in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Seskhal in 2026 is 64,044. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Seskhal? ▼
The literacy rate of Seskhal is 32.19% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Seskhal? ▼
The sex ratio of Seskhal is 1108 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 Seskhal in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Seskhal in 2027 is 65,325. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Seskhal population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Seskhal. The Census 2011 population was 47,586. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Seskhal in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Seskhal had a total population of 47,586. This comprised 22,574 males and 25,012 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Rayagada District
#9 of 15
By population size
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Rank in Odisha
#349 of 477
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Seskhal | Rayagada Avg | Odisha Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 32.19% | 37.91% ↓ 5.7%
| 60.96% ↓ 28.8%
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| Sex Ratio | 1108 | 1051 ↑ 57 | 985 ↑ 123 |
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