The Debagarh district of Odisha had a population of about 3.13 lakh approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of about 3.50 lakh by 2025. It has an area of about 2,782 sq km and population density of about 106 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 976 females per 1,000 males and the literacy rate is around 72.57 percent. The child sex ratio is 929 girls per 1,000 boys. The major religion is Hindu with about 97.11 percent share and Odia with local tribal tongues is the main language spoken by most people. The district population is 7.16 percent urban and 92.84 percent rural, and Debagarh accounts for about 0.74 percent of the total Odisha population. There are a total of 81,020 households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| District name | Debagarh |
| State | Odisha |
| Population 2011 | 3,12,520 |
| Estimated population 2021 | 3,49,700 |
| Estimated population 2022 | 3,53,200 |
| Estimated population 2023 | 3,56,300 |
| Estimated population 2024 | 3,58,800 |
| Estimated population 2025 | 3,50,000 |
| Area (sq km) | 2,782 |
| Population density (per sq km) | 106 |
| Sex ratio (females per 1000 males) | 976 |
| Child sex ratio (0-6 years) | 929 |
| Average literacy rate (%) | 72.57 |
| Urban population share (%) | 7.16 |
| Rural population share (%) | 92.84 |
| Total households | 81,020 |
- Total population is rising slowly
- Most people live in villages
- Literacy level is good
- Male count is higher
Population and Demographics Profile
| Total population 2011 | 3,12,520 |
| Male population 2011 | 1,58,230 |
| Female population 2011 | 1,54,290 |
| Population 2001 | 2,74,108 |
| Male population 2001 | 1,38,408 |
| Female population 2001 | 1,35,700 |
| Population growth 2001–2011 (%) | 14.01 |
| Population share in Odisha 2011 (%) | 0.74 |
| Population share in Odisha 2001 (%) | 0.74 |
- Population grew by more than one seventh
- Male count is slightly higher
- Share in state is stable
- Rural sector is the main side
Historic Census Data 1901–2011
| Census year | Total population | Variation % |
| 1991 | Not given | – |
| 2001 | 2,74,108 | – |
| 2011 | 3,12,520 | 14.01 |
- Population went up in 2001–2011
- Older years not given
- Growth is moderate
- From about 2.74 lakh to 3.13 lakh people
Population Projections up to 2036
| Year | Estimated population | Total growth since 2011 (%) |
| 2011 | 3,12,520 | 0.00 |
| 2021 | 3,49,700 | 11.90 |
| 2022 | 3,53,200 | 13.01 |
| 2023 | 3,56,300 | 14.01 |
| 2024 | 3,58,800 | 14.81 |
| 2025 | 3,50,000 | 11.96 |
| 2026 | 3,53,000 | 12.94 |
| 2027 | 3,55,000 | 13.58 |
| 2028 | 3,57,000 | 14.22 |
| 2029 | 3,58,000 | 14.54 |
| 2030 | 3,59,000 | 14.86 |
| 2031 | 3,60,000 | 15.18 |
| 2032 | 3,61,000 | 15.50 |
| 2033 | 3,62,000 | 15.82 |
| 2034 | 3,63,000 | 16.14 |
| 2035 | 3,64,000 | 16.46 |
| 2036 | 3,65,000 | 16.78 |
- Population: growing slowly
- Numbers cross 3.65 lakh by 2036
- Male count stays a bit higher
- Growth is steady
Sex Ratio and Child Population Details
| Overall sex ratio (f/1000 m) 2011 | 976 |
| Sex ratio 2001 (f/1000 m) | 984 |
| Child sex ratio 2011 (0-6 years) | 929 |
| Child sex ratio 2001 (0-6 years) | 949 |
| Total child population 0-6 (2011) | 28,435 |
| Male child population 0-6 | 15,290 |
| Female child population 0-6 | 13,145 |
| Child population share 0-6 (%) | 9.09 |
Sex Ratio: Urban and Rural
| Category | Sex ratio (f/1000 m) |
| Total | 976 |
| Urban | 936 |
| Rural | 978 |
- Sex ratio is near balance
- About nine in one hundred are children
- Rural sex ratio is higher
- Child ratio is below total
Child Population by Urban and Rural
| Area type | Child population 0-6 | Child percentage (%) |
| Urban | 2,585 | 11.55 |
| Rural | 25,850 | 8.98 |
- Urban child share is higher
- Rural side has more children
- Female child share is lower
- Town belt has more child weight
Literacy Rate, Male Literacy and Female Literacy
| Average literacy rate 2011 (%) | 72.57 |
| Male literacy rate 2011 (%) | 81.92 |
| Female literacy rate 2011 (%) | 63.05 |
| Average literacy 2001 (%) | 72.57 |
| Male literacy 2001 (%) | 73.33 |
| Female literacy 2001 (%) | 47.18 |
| Total literates 2011 | 1,97,819 |
| Male literates 2011 | 1,12,649 |
| Female literates 2011 | 85,170 |
Urban and Rural Literacy Profile
| Category | Average literacy (%) | Male literacy (%) | Female literacy (%) |
| Total | 72.57 | 81.92 | 63.05 |
| Urban | 83.41 | 89.13 | 77.30 |
| Rural | 71.72 | 81.34 | 61.96 |
Literacy Rate by Religion
| Religion | Average literacy (%) |
| Hindu | 72.57 |
| Muslim | 70.12 |
| Christian | 75.20 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 72.35 |
- Literacy is above state average
- Male literacy is higher than female
- Urban literacy is much better
- Christian literacy is highest
Urban and Rural Population, Density and Households
| Category | Rural | Urban |
| Total population | 2,90,130 | 22,390 |
| Male population | 1,46,666 | 11,564 |
| Female population | 1,43,464 | 10,826 |
| Population share (%) | 92.84 | 7.16 |
| Sex ratio (f/1000 m) | 978 | 936 |
| Child population 0-6 | 25,850 | 2,585 |
| Male child 0-6 | 13,950 | 1,340 |
| Female child 0-6 | 11,900 | 1,245 |
| Child percentage (%) | 8.98 | 11.55 |
| Literates | 1,81,300 | 16,519 |
| Male literates | 1,03,536 | 9,113 |
| Female literates | 77,764 | 7,406 |
| Average literacy (%) | 71.72 | 83.41 |
| Male literacy (%) | 81.34 | 89.13 |
| Female literacy (%) | 61.96 | 77.30 |
Area, Density and Households
| District area (sq km) | 2,782 |
| Area 2001 (sq km) | 2,782 |
| Population density 2011 (per sq km) | 106 |
| Population density 2001 (per sq km) | 99 |
| Total households | 81,020 |
| Houseless families | 553 |
| Houseless population | 2,112 |
| Number of towns | 1 |
| Number of villages | 919 |
- Most people live in villages
- Density is low to moderate
- Houseless families are very few
- Only one town is counted
Religion-wise Population and Demographics
| Religion | Population | Share (%) |
| Hindu | 3,03,452 | 97.11 |
| Muslim | 5,168 | 1.65 |
| Christian | 2,454 | 0.79 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1,446 | 0.46 |
| Buddhist | 100 | 0.03 |
| Sikh | 82 | 0.03 |
| Jain | 64 | 0.02 |
| Religion not stated | 1,154 | 0.37 |
Sex Ratio by Religion
| Religion | Sex ratio (f/1000 m) |
| Hindu | 976 |
| Muslim | 962 |
| Christian | 957 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 959 |
- Hindu community is very large
- Muslim share is small
- Christian share is also small
- Sex ratio is near balance
SC, ST and Social Group Population
| SC population | 40,225 |
| SC male population | 20,112 |
| SC female population | 20,113 |
| SC share in population (%) | 12.87 |
| SC sex ratio (f/1000 m) | 1,000 |
| ST population | 1,02,143 |
| ST male population | 51,184 |
| ST female population | 50,959 |
| ST share in population (%) | 32.68 |
| ST sex ratio (f/1000 m) | 996 |
- SC population is notable
- ST share is large
- Both groups are near equal
- Tribal belt is very strong
Workforce and Economic Activity
| Total workers | 1,55,120 |
| Male workers | 1,04,120 |
| Female workers | 51,000 |
| Workers share in population (%) | 49.63 |
- Population: many are working
- More men work than women
- Agriculture is the main work
- Forestry and daily wage work also matter
City List, Towns and Administrative Divisions
| Urban agglomerations | 1 urban agglomeration listed |
| Cities | 1 city (Debagarh town) |
| Towns | 1 town reported |
| Villages | 919 |
Sub-districts, Taluks and Villages
| Sub-districts / Tahsils | 6 tahasils |
| Taluks and blocks | 6 blocks |
| Villages | 919 |
- District is mainly rural
- Debagarh town is the main centre
- Villages spread across hilly and forest belts
- Blocks are the key local units
Languages and Cultural Profile
| Main spoken language | Odia with local tribal tongues |
| Other common languages | Local tribal and neighbouring regional languages |
| Language share data | Detailed % not given |
- Odia is common home language
- Tribal speech is strong in belts
- Forest and mining shape local life
- Culture blends agriculture and tribal traits
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Debagarh in 2011: It is 3,12,520 people
- What is the estimated population of Debagarh in 2026: It is about 3,53,000 people
- What is the literacy rate of Debagarh district: It is around 72.57 percent
- What is the sex ratio in Debagarh district: It is about 976 females per 1,000 males
- Which religion is major in Debagarh district: Hindu community has the largest share