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Rayagada

District in ODISHA

Rayagada District of ODISHA has a total population of 9,67,911 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 4,71,960 are males while 4,95,951 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
9,67,911
📚 Literacy Rate
42.13%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
1051

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Rayagada has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 15.34% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 965 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 1051.

Total Children

1,48,522

15.34% of population

Boys

75,598

50.9%

Girls

72,924

49.1%

Child Sex Ratio

965

girls per 1000 boys

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
90.34%
Muslim
0.48%
Christian
8.77%
Sikh
0.02%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Rayagada stands at 1051 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 61.04% while female literacy is at 39.19%, showing a gender gap of 21.85%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 14.41% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 55.99% of total population in Rayagada.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 9,67,911, 4,67,122 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 48.26% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 48.77% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 51.23% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
2,27,815

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
2,39,307

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
5,00,789

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 Rayagada district in ODISHA?

Rayagada district in ODISHA has a total population of 9,67,911 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 4,71,960 males and 4,95,951 females.

What is the literacy rate of Rayagada district?

The overall literacy rate of Rayagada district is N/A%. Male literacy is 61.04% and female literacy is 39.19%.

What is the sex ratio in Rayagada district?

The sex ratio in Rayagada district is 1051 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

What is the child population of Rayagada district?

Rayagada district has 1,48,522 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 75,598 are boys and 72,924 are girls. The child sex ratio is 965 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Rayagada district?

Out of the total population of 9,67,911, 4,67,122 people (48.3%) are engaged in work activities in Rayagada district.