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Kendujhar

District in ODISHA

Kendujhar District of ODISHA has a total population of 18,01,733 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 9,06,487 are males while 8,95,246 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
18,01,733
📚 Literacy Rate
58.42%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
988

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Kendujhar has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 14.40% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 967 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 988.

Total Children

2,59,403

14.40% of population

Boys

1,31,885

50.8%

Girls

1,27,518

49.2%

Child Sex Ratio

967

girls per 1000 boys

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
97.28%
Muslim
1.54%
Christian
0.51%
Sikh
0.12%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Kendujhar stands at 988 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 78.12% while female literacy is at 58.28%, showing a gender gap of 19.84%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 11.62% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 45.45% of total population in Kendujhar.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 18,01,733, 7,66,514 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 42.54% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 57.73% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 42.27% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
4,42,497

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
3,24,017

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
10,35,219

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 Kendujhar district in ODISHA?

Kendujhar district in ODISHA has a total population of 18,01,733 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 9,06,487 males and 8,95,246 females.

What is the literacy rate of Kendujhar district?

The overall literacy rate of Kendujhar district is N/A%. Male literacy is 78.12% and female literacy is 58.28%.

What is the sex ratio in Kendujhar district?

The sex ratio in Kendujhar district is 988 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

What is the child population of Kendujhar district?

Kendujhar district has 2,59,403 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,31,885 are boys and 1,27,518 are girls. The child sex ratio is 967 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Kendujhar district?

Out of the total population of 18,01,733, 7,66,514 people (42.5%) are engaged in work activities in Kendujhar district.