The Nayagarh district of Odisha had a population of about 9.63 lakh approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of about 10.78 lakh by 2026. It has an area of 3,890 sq km and population density of about 248 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 916 females per 1,000 males and the literacy rate is around 80.42 percent. The child sex ratio is 855 girls per 1,000 boys. The major religion is Hindu with about 99.27 percent share and Odia is the main language spoken by most people. The district population is 8.28 percent urban and 91.72 percent rural, and Nayagarh accounts for about 2.29 percent of the total Odisha population. There are a total of about 2,01,432 households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| District name | Nayagarh |
| State | Odisha |
| Population 2011 | 9,62,789 |
| Estimated population 2025 | 10,68,442 |
| Estimated population 2026 | 10,78,442 |
| Area (sq km) | 3,890 |
| Population density (per sq km) | 248 |
| Sex ratio (females per 1000 males) | 916 |
| Child sex ratio (0-6 years) | 855 |
| Average literacy rate (%) | 80.42 |
| Urban population share (%) | 8.28 |
| Rural population share (%) | 91.72 |
| Total households | 2,01,432 |
- Total population is rising
- Most people live in villages
- Literacy level is high
- Hindu share is very high
Population and Demographics Profile
| Total population 2011 | 9,62,789 |
| Male population 2011 | 5,02,636 |
| Female population 2011 | 4,60,153 |
| Population 2001 | 8,64,516 |
| Male population 2001 | 4,46,177 |
| Female population 2001 | 4,18,339 |
| Population growth 2001–2011 (%) | 11.37 |
| Population share in Odisha 2011 (%) | 2.29 |
| Population share in Odisha 2001 (%) | 2.35 |
- Population grew by around 11 percent
- Male count is higher
- Share in state is almost steady
- Rural belt is the main side
Historic Census Data 1901–2011
| Census year | Total population | Variation % |
| 1901 | 3,10,200 | – |
| 1911 | 3,24,500 | 4.61 |
| 1921 | 3,03,300 | -6.53 |
| 1931 | 3,40,700 | 12.32 |
| 1941 | 3,78,100 | 10.98 |
| 1951 | 4,18,200 | 10.62 |
| 1961 | 5,27,200 | 26.06 |
| 1971 | 6,66,800 | 26.46 |
| 1981 | 7,89,100 | 18.35 |
| 1991 | 8,81,200 | 11.67 |
| 2001 | 8,64,516 | -1.89 |
| 2011 | 9,62,789 | 11.37 |
- Population rose in most decades
- Big jump came in 1961 and 1971
- Average growth is moderate
- From 3.10 lakh to 9.63 lakh people
Population Projections up to 2036
| Year | Estimated population | Total growth since 2011 (%) |
| 2011 | 9,62,789 | 0.00 |
| 2021 | 10,43,200 | 8.35 |
| 2022 | 10,52,000 | 9.28 |
| 2023 | 10,60,500 | 10.18 |
| 2024 | 10,68,800 | 11.08 |
| 2025 | 10,77,000 | 11.97 |
| 2026 | 10,78,442 | 12.01 |
| 2027 | 10,84,500 | 12.62 |
| 2028 | 10,90,500 | 13.22 |
| 2029 | 10,96,500 | 13.83 |
| 2030 | 11,02,500 | 14.44 |
| 2031 | 11,08,000 | 15.01 |
| 2032 | 11,13,500 | 15.58 |
| 2033 | 11,17,500 | 15.99 |
| 2034 | 11,19,500 | 16.20 |
| 2035 | 11,20,000 | 16.25 |
| 2036 | 11,20,369 | 16.37 |
- Population: growing slowly
- Numbers cross 11.20 lakh by 2036
- Female count stays below male
- Growth stays steady
Sex Ratio and Child Population Details
| Overall sex ratio (f/1000 m) 2011 | 916 |
| Sex ratio 2001 (f/1000 m) | 938 |
| Child sex ratio 2011 (0-6 years) | 855 |
| Child sex ratio 2001 (0-6 years) | 904 |
| Total child population 0-6 (2011) | 1,06,871 |
| Male child population 0-6 | 56,152 |
| Female child population 0-6 | 50,719 |
| Child population share 0-6 (%) | 11.10 |
Sex Ratio: Urban and Rural
| Category | Sex ratio (f/1000 m) |
| Total | 916 |
| Urban | 916 |
| Rural | 915 |
- Sex ratio is below 1000
- About one tenth are children
- Rural sex ratio is almost same
- Child ratio is low
Child Population by Urban and Rural
| Area type | Child population 0-6 | Child percentage (%) |
| Urban | 9,291 | 8.70 |
| Rural | 97,580 | 12.02 |
- Less child share in urban
- Rural side has more children
- Female child share is lower
- Village share is stronger
Literacy Rate, Male Literacy and Female Literacy
| Average literacy rate 2011 (%) | 80.42 |
| Male literacy rate 2011 (%) | 88.16 |
| Female literacy rate 2011 (%) | 72.05 |
| Average literacy 2001 (%) | 80.42 |
| Male literacy 2001 (%) | 82.66 |
| Female literacy 2001 (%) | 57.64 |
| Total literates 2011 | 6,88,362 |
| Male literates 2011 | 3,92,333 |
| Female literates 2011 | 2,96,029 |
Urban and Rural Literacy Profile
| Category | Average literacy (%) | Male literacy (%) | Female literacy (%) |
| Total | 80.42 | 88.16 | 72.05 |
| Urban | 87.76 | 92.90 | 82.21 |
| Rural | 79.75 | 87.72 | 71.12 |
Literacy Rate by Religion
| Religion | Average literacy (%) |
| Hindu | 80.45 |
| Muslim | 76.20 |
| Christian | 82.10 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 79.83 |
- Literacy is high in the district
- Male literacy is higher than female
- Urban literacy is slightly better
- Christian literacy is highest
Urban and Rural Population, Density and Households
| Category | Rural | Urban |
| Total population | 8,83,051 | 79,738 |
| Male population | 4,61,019 | 41,617 |
| Female population | 4,22,032 | 38,121 |
| Population share (%) | 91.72 | 8.28 |
| Sex ratio (f/1000 m) | 915 | 916 |
| Child population 0-6 | 97,580 | 9,291 |
| Male child 0-6 | 51,370 | 4,782 |
| Female child 0-6 | 46,210 | 4,509 |
| Child percentage (%) | 12.02 | 8.70 |
| Literates | 6,33,232 | 55,130 |
| Male literates | 3,61,302 | 31,031 |
| Female literates | 2,71,930 | 24,099 |
| Average literacy (%) | 79.75 | 87.76 |
| Male literacy (%) | 87.72 | 92.90 |
| Female literacy (%) | 71.12 | 82.21 |
Area, Density and Households
| District area (sq km) | 3,890 |
| Area 2001 (sq km) | 3,890 |
| Population density 2011 (per sq km) | 248 |
| Population density 2001 (per sq km) | 222 |
| Total households | 2,01,432 |
| Houseless families | 1,421 |
| Houseless population | 5,616 |
| Number of towns | 1 |
| Number of villages | 993 |
- Most people live in villages
- Density is moderate
- Houseless families are very few
- Only one town is counted
Religion-wise Population and Demographics
| Religion | Population | Share (%) |
| Hindu | 9,53,775 | 99.27 |
| Muslim | 4,550 | 0.47 |
| Christian | 2,123 | 0.22 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1,852 | 0.19 |
| Buddhist | 150 | 0.02 |
| Sikh | 128 | 0.01 |
| Jain | 77 | 0.01 |
| Religion not stated | 1,184 | 0.12 |
Sex Ratio by Religion
| Religion | Sex ratio (f/1000 m) |
| Hindu | 916 |
| Muslim | 914 |
| Christian | 920 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 918 |
- Hindu community forms clear majority
- Muslim share is next largest
- Christian share is small
- Sex ratio stays near balance
SC, ST and Social Group Population
| SC population | 1,30,852 |
| SC male population | 67,732 |
| SC female population | 63,120 |
| SC share in population (%) | 13.59 |
| SC sex ratio (f/1000 m) | 932 |
| ST population | 8,430 |
| ST male population | 4,220 |
| ST female population | 4,210 |
| ST share in population (%) | 0.88 |
| ST sex ratio (f/1000 m) | 998 |
- SC population is notable
- ST share is very small
- SC sex ratio is below 1000
- Tribal count is limited here
Workforce and Economic Activity
| Total workers | 4,54,020 |
| Male workers | 2,42,520 |
| Female workers | 2,11,500 |
| Workers share in population (%) | 47.15 |
- Population: many are working
- More men work than women
- Agriculture is the main base
- Daily wage work and small trade matter
City List, Towns and Administrative Divisions
| Urban agglomerations | 1 urban agglomeration listed |
| Cities | 1 city (Nayagarh town) |
| Towns | 1 town reported |
| Villages | 993 |
Sub-districts, Taluks and Villages
| Sub-districts / Tahsils | 7 tahasils |
| Taluks and blocks | 7 blocks |
| Villages | 993 |
- District is mainly rural
- Nayagarh town is the main centre
- Villages spread across hills and plains
- Blocks are the key local units
Languages and Cultural Profile
| Main spoken language | Odia |
| Other common languages | Hindi, Bengali, and nearby regional languages |
| Language share data | Detailed % not given |
- Odia is common home language
- Cultural festivals are popular
- Folk music and dance are common
- Life is tied to agriculture
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Nayagarh in 2011: It is 9,62,789 people
- What is the estimated population of Nayagarh in 2026: It is about 10,78,442 people
- What is the literacy rate of Nayagarh district: It is around 80.42 percent
- What is the sex ratio in Nayagarh district: It is about 916 females per 1,000 males
- Which religion is major in Nayagarh district: Hindu community has the largest share