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Cuttack

District in ODISHA

Cuttack District of ODISHA has a total population of 26,24,470 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 13,52,760 are males while 12,71,710 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
26,24,470
📚 Literacy Rate
76.64%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
940

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Cuttack has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 10.36% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 914 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 940.

Total Children

2,71,816

10.36% of population

Boys

1,42,037

52.3%

Girls

1,29,779

47.7%

Child Sex Ratio

914

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
93.65%
Muslim
5.38%
Christian
0.46%
Sikh
0.04%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Cuttack stands at 940 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 91.11% while female literacy is at 79.55%, showing a gender gap of 11.56%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 19.00% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 3.57% of total population in Cuttack.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 26,24,470, 9,36,365 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 35.68% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 74.36% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 25.64% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
6,96,274

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
2,40,091

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
16,88,105

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 Cuttack district in ODISHA?

Cuttack district in ODISHA has a total population of 26,24,470 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 13,52,760 males and 12,71,710 females.

What is the literacy rate of Cuttack district?

The overall literacy rate of Cuttack district is N/A%. Male literacy is 91.11% and female literacy is 79.55%.

What is the sex ratio in Cuttack district?

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

What is the child population of Cuttack district?

Cuttack district has 2,71,816 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,42,037 are boys and 1,29,779 are girls. The child sex ratio is 914 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Cuttack district?

Out of the total population of 26,24,470, 9,36,365 people (35.7%) are engaged in work activities in Cuttack district.