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Sambalpur

District in ODISHA

Sambalpur District of ODISHA has a total population of 10,41,099 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 5,26,877 are males while 5,14,222 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
10,41,099
📚 Literacy Rate
67.59%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
976

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Sambalpur has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 11.32% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 940 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 976.

Total Children

1,17,848

11.32% of population

Boys

60,744

51.5%

Girls

57,104

48.5%

Child Sex Ratio

940

girls per 1000 boys

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
92.61%
Muslim
1.93%
Christian
4.86%
Sikh
0.24%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Sambalpur stands at 976 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 84.35% while female literacy is at 67.93%, showing a gender gap of 16.42%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 18.43% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 34.12% of total population in Sambalpur.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 10,41,099, 5,05,840 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 48.59% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 66.59% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 33.41% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
3,36,854

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
1,68,986

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
5,35,259

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 Sambalpur district in ODISHA?

Sambalpur district in ODISHA has a total population of 10,41,099 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 5,26,877 males and 5,14,222 females.

What is the literacy rate of Sambalpur district?

The overall literacy rate of Sambalpur district is N/A%. Male literacy is 84.35% and female literacy is 67.93%.

What is the sex ratio in Sambalpur district?

The sex ratio in Sambalpur district is 976 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

What is the child population of Sambalpur district?

Sambalpur district has 1,17,848 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 60,744 are boys and 57,104 are girls. The child sex ratio is 940 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Sambalpur district?

Out of the total population of 10,41,099, 5,05,840 people (48.6%) are engaged in work activities in Sambalpur district.