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Debagarh

District in ODISHA

Debagarh District of ODISHA has a total population of 3,12,520 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 1,58,230 are males while 1,54,290 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
3,12,520
📚 Literacy Rate
63.3%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
975

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Debagarh has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 12.77% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 927 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 975.

Total Children

39,917

12.77% of population

Boys

20,718

51.9%

Girls

19,199

48.1%

Child Sex Ratio

927

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
94.71%
Muslim
0.23%
Christian
4.65%
Sikh
0.02%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Debagarh stands at 975 females per 1000 males. This is comparable to or better than the national average. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 81.92% while female literacy is at 63.05%, showing a gender gap of 18.87%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 16.67% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 35.33% of total population in Debagarh.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 3,12,520, 1,65,435 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 52.94% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 50.42% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 49.58% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
83,408

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
82,027

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
1,47,085

Dependents / Students

Sex Ratio Profile

Literacy Performance

Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)

Other Districts in ODISHA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Debagarh district in ODISHA?

Debagarh district in ODISHA has a total population of 3,12,520 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 1,58,230 males and 1,54,290 females.

What is the literacy rate of Debagarh district?

The overall literacy rate of Debagarh district is N/A%. Male literacy is 81.92% and female literacy is 63.05%.

What is the sex ratio in Debagarh district?

The sex ratio in Debagarh district is 975 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

What is the child population of Debagarh district?

Debagarh district has 39,917 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 20,718 are boys and 19,199 are girls. The child sex ratio is 927 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Debagarh district?

Out of the total population of 3,12,520, 1,65,435 people (52.9%) are engaged in work activities in Debagarh district.