Raurkela (ITS)P.S. Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Raurkela (ITS)P.S. Population 2026
2,92,222 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
2,97,085
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 • 10.3% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 899
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 11,754
Girls 10,563
Literacy Gap
8.8% Diff Male Literacy 81.0%
Female Literacy 72.2%
SC Population
30,723
14.2% of total
ST Population
40,010
18.5% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 33%
Main Workers 62,771
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 9,108
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 95.2%
Cultivators (Farmers) 0.8%
Agricultural Laborers 0.9%
Household Industries 3.2%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Raurkela (ITS)P.S. in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Raurkela (ITS)P.S. in 2026 is 2,91,259. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Raurkela (ITS)P.S.? ▼
The literacy rate of Raurkela (ITS)P.S. is 76.79% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Raurkela (ITS)P.S.? ▼
The sex ratio of Raurkela (ITS)P.S. is 917 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Raurkela (ITS)P.S. in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Raurkela (ITS)P.S. in 2027 is 2,97,085. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Raurkela (ITS)P.S. population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Raurkela (ITS)P.S.. The Census 2011 population was 2,16,410. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Raurkela (ITS)P.S. in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Raurkela (ITS)P.S. had a total population of 2,16,410. This comprised 1,12,897 males and 1,03,513 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Sundargarh District
#2 of 30
By population size
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Rank in Odisha
#13 of 477
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Raurkela (ITS)P.S. | Sundargarh Avg | Odisha Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 76.79% | 60.02% ↑ 16.8%
| 60.96% ↑ 15.8%
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| Sex Ratio | 917 | 989 ↓ 72 | 985 ↓ 68 |
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