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Puri

District in ODISHA

Puri District of ODISHA has a total population of 16,98,730 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 8,65,380 are males while 8,33,350 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
16,98,730
📚 Literacy Rate
76.05%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
963

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Puri has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 10.18% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 932 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 963.

Total Children

1,72,888

10.18% of population

Boys

89,496

51.8%

Girls

83,392

48.2%

Child Sex Ratio

932

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
96.83%
Muslim
2.71%
Christian
0.25%
Sikh
0.01%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Puri stands at 963 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 90.85% while female literacy is at 78.28%, showing a gender gap of 12.57%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 19.14% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.36% of total population in Puri.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 16,98,730, 6,21,676 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 36.60% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 72.47% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 27.53% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
4,50,536

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
1,71,140

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
10,77,054

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 Puri district in ODISHA?

Puri district in ODISHA has a total population of 16,98,730 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 8,65,380 males and 8,33,350 females.

What is the literacy rate of Puri district?

The overall literacy rate of Puri district is N/A%. Male literacy is 90.85% and female literacy is 78.28%.

What is the sex ratio in Puri district?

The sex ratio in Puri district is 963 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

What is the child population of Puri district?

Puri district has 1,72,888 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 89,496 are boys and 83,392 are girls. The child sex ratio is 932 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Puri district?

Out of the total population of 16,98,730, 6,21,676 people (36.6%) are engaged in work activities in Puri district.