Thelkoloi Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Thelkoloi Population 2026
36,344 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
36,949
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 • 12.8% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 984
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 1,734
Girls 1,706
Literacy Gap
15.5% Diff Male Literacy 73.7%
Female Literacy 58.2%
SC Population
5,233
19.4% of total
ST Population
9,988
37.1% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 50%
Main Workers 9,386
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 3,950
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 50.5%
Cultivators (Farmers) 12.7%
Agricultural Laborers 13.7%
Household Industries 23.1%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Thelkoloi in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Thelkoloi in 2026 is 36,224. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Thelkoloi? ▼
The literacy rate of Thelkoloi is 66.15% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Thelkoloi? ▼
The sex ratio of Thelkoloi is 952 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 Thelkoloi in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Thelkoloi in 2027 is 36,949. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Thelkoloi population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Thelkoloi. The Census 2011 population was 26,915. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Thelkoloi in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Thelkoloi had a total population of 26,915. This comprised 13,788 males and 13,127 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Sambalpur District
#16 of 20
By population size
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Rank in Odisha
#425 of 477
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Thelkoloi | Sambalpur Avg | Odisha Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 66.15% | 66.48% ↓ 0.3%
| 60.96% ↑ 5.2%
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| Sex Ratio | 952 | 978 ↓ 26 | 985 ↓ 33 |
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