Dhenkanal
District in ODISHA
Dhenkanal District of ODISHA has a total population of 11,92,811 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 6,12,593 are males while 5,80,218 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 11,92,811
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 69.58%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 947
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
See how Dhenkanal has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 11.66% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 877 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 947.
Total Children
1,39,096
11.66% of population
Boys
74,093
53.3%
Girls
65,003
46.7%
Child Sex Ratio
877
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Dhenkanal stands at 947 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 86.18% while female literacy is at 71%, showing a gender gap of 15.18%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 19.62% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 13.59% of total population in Dhenkanal.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 11,92,811, 4,35,533 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 36.51% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 63.68% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 36.32% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 2,77,338
- Marginal Workers
- 1,58,195
- Non-Workers
- 7,57,278
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
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Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 6,12,593 males (51.4%) and 5,80,218 females (48.6%) out of 11,92,811 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 8,29,910 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 86.18%, Female 71%, Overall %. Gender gap is 15.2%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Dhenkanal district in ODISHA?
Dhenkanal district in ODISHA has a total population of 11,92,811 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 6,12,593 males and 5,80,218 females.
What is the literacy rate of Dhenkanal district?
The overall literacy rate of Dhenkanal district is N/A%. Male literacy is 86.18% and female literacy is 71%.
What is the sex ratio in Dhenkanal district?
The sex ratio in Dhenkanal district is 947 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Dhenkanal district?
Dhenkanal district has 1,39,096 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 74,093 are boys and 65,003 are girls. The child sex ratio is 877 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Dhenkanal district?
Out of the total population of 11,92,811, 4,35,533 people (36.5%) are engaged in work activities in Dhenkanal district.