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
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
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
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
- Marginal Workers
- 1,71,140
- Non-Workers
- 10,77,054
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Delanga
Population: 1,09,291
Pipili
Population: 1,59,750
Nimapada
Population: 2,08,139
Kakatpur
Population: 1,00,525
Astaranga
Population: 67,748
Konark
Population: 54,999
Gop
Population: 1,21,665
Ramachandi
Population: 22,531
Satyabadi
Population: 1,96,136
Chandanpur
Population: 87,953
Sadar
Population: 1,07,735
Brahmagiri
Population: 1,32,319
Gadisagada
Population: 71,870
Krushna Prasad
Population: 57,505
Puri (M)
Population: 2,00,564
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 8,65,380 males (50.9%) and 8,33,350 females (49.1%) out of 16,98,730 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 12,91,939 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 90.85%, Female 78.28%, Overall %. Gender gap is 12.6%.
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.