Kalahandi Population
Estimated population in 2025
| Estimated population of Kalahandi in 2025 | 1,769,405 |
| Estimated population of males in 2025 | 883,206 |
| Estimated population of males in 2025 | 886,199 |
Population as per 2011 census
| Population | 1,576,869 |
| Male Population | 787,101 |
| Female Population | 789,768 |
| Area (km2) | 7,920 |
| Density/km2 | 199 |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 1,003 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 957 |
| Literates | 802,036 |
| Male Literates | 484,177 |
| Female Literates | 317,859 |
| Average Literacy | 59.22% |
| Male Literacy | 71.90% |
| Female Literacy | 46.68% |
| Child Population (0-6 Age) | 222,570 |
| Boys Population (0-6 Age) | 113,726 |
| Girls Population (0-6 Age) | 108,844 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 14.11% |
| Boys Proportion (0-6 Age) | 14.45% |
| Girls Proportion (0-6 Age) | 13.78% |
Kalahandi Religion-wise Data
| Description | Population in 2011 | Percentage | Estimated Population in 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,555,367 |
98.64% |
1,745,277 |
| Muslims | 4,975 |
0.32% |
5,582 |
| Christian | 11,160 |
0.71% |
12,523 |
| Sikh | 796 |
0.05% |
893 |
| Buddhist | 175 |
0.01% |
196 |
| Jain | 1,225 |
0.08% |
1,375 |
| Not Stated | 2,951 |
0.19% |
3,311 |
| Others | 220 |
0.01% |
247 |
| Total | 1,576,869 |
100.00% |
1,769,405 |