Rajagangapur Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Rajagangapur Population 2026
2,24,330 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
2,28,062
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 • 13.3% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 947
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 11,335
Girls 10,731
Literacy Gap
12.5% Diff Male Literacy 69.6%
Female Literacy 57.1%
SC Population
10,469
6.3% of total
ST Population
1,03,758
62.5% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 38%
Main Workers 41,049
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 22,228
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 56.6%
Cultivators (Farmers) 20.1%
Agricultural Laborers 20.4%
Household Industries 2.9%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Rajagangapur in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Rajagangapur in 2026 is 2,23,590. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Rajagangapur? ▼
The literacy rate of Rajagangapur is 63.38% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Rajagangapur? ▼
The sex ratio of Rajagangapur is 985 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 Rajagangapur in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Rajagangapur in 2027 is 2,28,062. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Rajagangapur population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Rajagangapur. The Census 2011 population was 1,66,131. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Rajagangapur in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Rajagangapur had a total population of 1,66,131. This comprised 83,683 males and 82,448 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Sundargarh District
#3 of 30
By population size
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Rank in Odisha
#36 of 477
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Rajagangapur | Sundargarh Avg | Odisha Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 63.38% | 60.02% ↑ 3.4%
| 60.96% ↑ 2.4%
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| Sex Ratio | 985 | 989 ↓ 4 | 985 ↓ 0 |
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