Bhubaneswar has reported a total of 47,126 stray dogs, according to the latest census conducted across all 67 wards under the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC). The figure highlights the growing challenge of managing the city’s stray dog population, which remains significantly above both the national and state averages.

As per the survey findings, the national average stands at 11 stray dogs per 1,000 people, while Odisha’s average is 39 per 1,000. In comparison, Bhubaneswar records 36 stray dogs per 1,000 residents. With an estimated human population of nearly 13 lakh, the city’s stray population accounts for about 3.62 per cent of its total populace.

Detailed Ward-Wise and Gender-Wise Data

The BMC’s report indicates that, on average, there are around 703 stray dogs per ward. Amo

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