Christian Population rising in Odisha, grows by 29.39% in 2001-2011

The Christian Population has been on a rise in Odisha. As per the Census 2011, they grew by 29.39%, while Hindu population grew by 13.17%. The following data indicates growth of Christian Population during the period of 2001-2011 in some districts. In these districts, Hindu population grew by 10-16%.

Baudh – 118.41%
Sonepur – 70.06%
Ganjam – 61.80%
Mayurbhanj – 64.56%
Kalahandi – 61.20%
Malkangiri – 59.35%
Rayagada – 53.78%
Dhenkanal – 33.34%
Gajapati – 26.38%
Koraput – 33.56%
Nabarangpur – 23.10%
Kandhamal – 26.23%.

*** Total Population of Baudh – Hindus: 438152, Muslims: 1007, Christians: 522. Only the growth rate is high, not the population.