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Sundargarh

District in ODISHA

Sundargarh District of ODISHA has a total population of 20,93,437 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 10,61,147 are males while 10,32,290 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
20,93,437
📚 Literacy Rate
64.12%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
973

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Sundargarh has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 12.57% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 946 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 973.

Total Children

2,63,160

12.57% of population

Boys

1,35,204

51.4%

Girls

1,27,956

48.6%

Child Sex Ratio

946

girls per 1000 boys

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
73.20%
Muslim
3.41%
Christian
18.39%
Sikh
0.27%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Sundargarh stands at 973 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 81.01% while female literacy is at 65.48%, showing a gender gap of 15.53%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 9.16% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 50.75% of total population in Sundargarh.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 20,93,437, 8,73,227 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 41.71% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 61.28% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 38.72% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
5,35,112

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
3,38,115

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
12,20,210

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 Sundargarh district in ODISHA?

Sundargarh district in ODISHA has a total population of 20,93,437 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 10,61,147 males and 10,32,290 females.

What is the literacy rate of Sundargarh district?

The overall literacy rate of Sundargarh district is N/A%. Male literacy is 81.01% and female literacy is 65.48%.

What is the sex ratio in Sundargarh district?

The sex ratio in Sundargarh district is 973 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

What is the child population of Sundargarh district?

Sundargarh district has 2,63,160 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,35,204 are boys and 1,27,956 are girls. The child sex ratio is 946 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Sundargarh district?

Out of the total population of 20,93,437, 8,73,227 people (41.7%) are engaged in work activities in Sundargarh district.