Bhasma Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Bhasma Population 2026
56,850 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
57,796
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 • 10.1% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 966
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 2,167
Girls 2,094
Literacy Gap
14.6% Diff Male Literacy 74.4%
Female Literacy 59.8%
SC Population
8,565
20.3% of total
ST Population
17,375
41.3% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Labor)
Worker Participation Rate 50%
Main Workers 10,758
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 10,120
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 29.1%
Cultivators (Farmers) 21.2%
Agricultural Laborers 46.3%
Household Industries 3.5%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Bhasma in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Bhasma in 2026 is 56,662. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Bhasma? ▼
The literacy rate of Bhasma is 67.11% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Bhasma? ▼
The sex ratio of Bhasma is 987 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 Bhasma in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Bhasma in 2027 is 57,796. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Bhasma population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Bhasma. The Census 2011 population was 42,101. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Bhasma in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Bhasma had a total population of 42,101. This comprised 21,184 males and 20,917 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Sundargarh District
#20 of 30
By population size
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Rank in Odisha
#375 of 477
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Bhasma | Sundargarh Avg | Odisha Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 67.11% | 60.02% ↑ 7.1%
| 60.96% ↑ 6.1%
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| Sex Ratio | 987 | 989 ↓ 2 | 985 ↑ 2 |
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