The Jharsuguda district of Odisha had a population of about 5.80 lakh approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of about 7.1 sigma lakh by 2025. It has an area of about 2,149 sq km and population density of about 274 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 953 females per 1,000 males and the literacy rate is around 78.86 percent. The child sex ratio is 943 girls per 1,000 boys. The major religion is Hindu with about 99.16 percent share and Odia is the main language spoken by most people. The district population is 39.89 percent urban and 60.11 percent rural, and Jharsuguda accounts for about 1.38 percent of the total Odisha population. There are a total of about 1,36,061 households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| District name | Jharsuguda |
| State | Odisha |
| Population 2011 | 5,79,505 |
| Estimated population 2021 | 6,80,000 |
| Area (sq km) | 2,149 |
| Population density (per sq km) | 274 |
| Sex ratio (females per 1000 males) | 953 |
| Child sex ratio (0-6 years) | 943 |
| Average literacy rate (%) | 78.86 |
| Urban population share (%) | 39.89 |
| Rural population share (%) | 60.11 |
| Total households | 1,36,061 |
- Total population is rising slowly
- Close to four in ten live in towns
- Literacy level is high
- Male count is higher
Population and Demographics Profile
| Total population 2011 | 5,79,505 |
| Male population 2011 | 2,96,690 |
| Female population 2011 | 2,82,815 |
| Population 2001 | 5,09,716 |
| Male population 2001 | 2,61,941 |
| Female population 2001 | 2,47,775 |
| Population growth 2001–2011 (%) | 13.71 |
| Population share in Odisha 2011 (%) | 1.38 |
| Population share in Odisha 2001 (%) | 1.38 |
- Population grew by about one seventh
- Male count is higher
- Share in state is almost same
- More people live in rural side
Historic Census Data 1901–2011
| Census year | Total population | Variation % |
| 1991 | Not given | – |
| 2001 | 5,09,716 | – |
| 2011 | 5,79,505 | 13.71 |
- Population went up in 2001–2011
- Older years not given
- Average growth is moderate
- From about 5.10 lakh to 5.80 lakh people
Population Projections up to 2036
| Year | Estimated population | Total growth since 2011 (%) |
| 2011 | 5,79,505 | 0.00 |
| 2021 | 6,80,000 | 17.32 |
| 2022 | 6,90,000 | 19.01 |
| 2023 | 7,00,000 | 20.70 |
| 2024 | 7,05,000 | 21.66 |
| 2025 | 7,10,000 | 22.60 |
| 2026 | 7,15,000 | 23.54 |
| 2027 | 7,19,000 | 24.25 |
| 2028 | 7,22,000 | 24.71 |
| 2029 | 7,25,000 | 25.17 |
| 2030 | 7,28,000 | 25.63 |
| 2031 | 7,30,000 | 25.98 |
| 2032 | 7,32,000 | 26.33 |
| 2033 | 7,34,000 | 26.67 |
| 2034 | 7,36,000 | 27.01 |
| 2035 | 7,38,000 | 27.34 |
| 2036 | 7,40,000 | 27.67 |
- Population: growing slowly
- Numbers cross 7.40 lakh by 2036
- Female count stays below male
- Growth is steady over time
Sex Ratio and Child Population Details
| Overall sex ratio (f/1000 m) 2011 | 953 |
| Sex ratio 2001 (f/1000 m) | 946 |
| Child sex ratio 2011 (0-6 years) | 943 |
| Child sex ratio 2001 (0-6 years) | 949 |
| Total child population 0-6 (2011) | 64,794 |
| Male child population 0-6 | 33,301 |
| Female child population 0-6 | 31,493 |
| Child population share 0-6 (%) | 11.18 |
Sex Ratio: Urban and Rural
| Category | Sex ratio (f/1000 m) |
| Total | 953 |
| Urban | 920 |
| Rural | 971 |
- Sex ratio is near balance
- About one ninth are children
- Rural sex ratio is higher
- Child ratio is a bit lower
Child Population by Urban and Rural
| Area type | Child population 0-6 | Child percentage (%) |
| Urban | 24,737 | 10.71 |
| Rural | 40,057 | 11.49 |
- Rural child share is higher
- Urban child count is lower
- Female child share is a little lower
- Village side has more children
Literacy Rate, Male Literacy and Female Literacy
| Average literacy rate 2011 (%) | 78.86 |
| Male literacy rate 2011 (%) | 86.61 |
| Female literacy rate 2011 (%) | 70.73 |
| Average literacy 2001 (%) | 70.55 |
| Male literacy 2001 (%) | 82.08 |
| Female literacy 2001 (%) | 58.36 |
| Total literates 2011 | 4,05,879 |
| Male literates 2011 | 2,30,223 |
| Female literates 2011 | 1,75,656 |
Urban and Rural Literacy Profile
| Category | Average literacy (%) | Male literacy (%) | Female literacy (%) |
| Total | 78.86 | 86.61 | 70.73 |
| Urban | 83.92 | 90.05 | 77.24 |
| Rural | 75.54 | 84.29 | 66.61 |
Literacy Rate by Religion
| Religion | Average literacy (%) |
| Hindu | 78.86 |
| Muslim | 75.10 |
| Christian | 79.23 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 78.45 |
- Literacy is above state average
- Male literacy is higher than female
- Urban literacy is better
- Christian literacy is highest
Urban and Rural Population, Density and Households
| Category | Rural | Urban |
| Total population | 3,48,340 | 2,31,165 |
| Male population | 1,76,162 | 1,20,528 |
| Female population | 1,72,178 | 1,10,637 |
| Population share (%) | 60.11 | 39.89 |
| Sex ratio (f/1000 m) | 971 | 920 |
| Child population 0-6 | 40,057 | 24,737 |
| Male child 0-6 | 20,464 | 12,837 |
| Female child 0-6 | 19,593 | 11,900 |
| Child percentage (%) | 11.49 | 10.71 |
| Literates | 2,34,962 | 1,70,917 |
| Male literates | 1,32,448 | 98,175 |
| Female literates | 1,02,514 | 72,742 |
| Average literacy (%) | 75.54 | 83.92 |
| Male literacy (%) | 84.29 | 90.05 |
| Female literacy (%) | 66.61 | 77.24 |
Area, Density and Households
| District area (sq km) | 2,149 |
| Area 2001 (sq km) | 2,149 |
| Population density 2011 (per sq km) | 274 |
| Population density 2001 (per sq km) | 237 |
| Total households | 1,36,061 |
| Houseless families | 3,146 |
| Houseless population | 11,238 |
| Number of towns | 1 (municipal level) |
| Number of villages | 400 |
- More than one in three live in towns
- Density is high for Odisha
- Houseless families are limited
- Near 400 villages in the district
Religion-wise Population and Demographics
| Religion | Population | Share (%) |
| Hindu | 5,74,982 | 99.16 |
| Muslim | 1,423 | 0.25 |
| Christian | 1,346 | 0.23 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1,754 | 0.30 |
| Buddhist | 100 | 0.02 |
| Sikh | 82 | 0.01 |
| Jain | 64 | 0.01 |
| Religion not stated | 1,054 | 0.18 |
Sex Ratio by Religion
| Religion | Sex ratio (f/1000 m) |
| Hindu | 953 |
| Muslim | 962 |
| Christian | 957 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 959 |
- Hindu community is very large
- Other religions are very small
- Sex ratio is near balance
- Culture is mostly Hindu
SC, ST and Social Group Population
| SC population | 85,532 |
| SC male population | 43,116 |
| SC female population | 42,416 |
| SC share in population (%) | 14.76 |
| SC sex ratio (f/1000 m) | 984 |
| ST population | 17,158 |
| ST male population | 8,598 |
| ST female population | 8,560 |
| ST share in population (%) | 2.96 |
| ST sex ratio (f/1000 m) | 995 |
- SC population is notable
- ST share is small
- Both groups stay near balance
- Industrial belt has mixed groups
Workforce and Economic Activity
| Total workers | 2,60,120 |
| Male workers | 1,84,120 |
| Female workers | 76,000 |
| Workers share in population (%) | 44.89 |
- Population: many are working
- More men work than women
- Agriculture and industry both matter
- Daily wage work and small trade also count
City List, Towns and Administrative Divisions
| Urban agglomerations | 1 municipal urban agglomeration |
| Cities | 1 city (Jharsuguda municipal area) |
| Towns | 1 main town listed |
| Villages | 400 |
Sub-districts, Taluks and Villages
| Sub-districts / Tahsils | 4 tahasils |
| Taluks and blocks | 4 blocks |
| Villages | 400 |
- District is partly urban
- Jharsuguda town is the main centre
- Villages spread across plain and low hills
- Blocks are the key local units
Languages and Cultural Profile
| Main spoken language | Odia |
| Other common languages | Hindi, Sambalpuri, and nearby tongues |
| Language share data | Detailed % not given |
- Odia is common home language
- Steel and power shape local life
- Festivals and songs are popular
- Culture mixes farming and industry
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Jharsuguda in 2011: It is 5,79,505 people
- What is the estimated population of Jharsuguda in 2026: It is about 7,15,000 people
- What is the literacy rate of Jharsuguda district: It is around 78.86 percent
- What is the sex ratio in Jharsuguda district: It is about 953 females per 1,000 males
- Which religion is major in Jharsuguda district: Hindu community has the largest share