Gajapati
District in ODISHA
Gajapati District of ODISHA has a total population of 5,77,817 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 2,82,882 are males while 2,94,935 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 5,77,817
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 45.44%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 1043
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
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👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 15.05% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 967 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 1043.
Total Children
86,984
15.05% of population
Boys
44,212
50.8%
Girls
42,772
49.2%
Child Sex Ratio
967
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Gajapati stands at 1043 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 64.38% while female literacy is at 43.18%, showing a gender gap of 21.20%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 6.78% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 54.29% of total population in Gajapati.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 5,77,817, 2,93,933 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 50.87% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 57.96% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 42.04% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 1,70,371
- Marginal Workers
- 1,23,562
- Non-Workers
- 2,83,884
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 2,82,882 males (49.0%) and 2,94,935 females (51.0%) out of 5,77,817 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 2,62,537 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 64.38%, Female 43.18%, Overall %. Gender gap is 21.2%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Gajapati district in ODISHA?
Gajapati district in ODISHA has a total population of 5,77,817 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 2,82,882 males and 2,94,935 females.
What is the literacy rate of Gajapati district?
The overall literacy rate of Gajapati district is N/A%. Male literacy is 64.38% and female literacy is 43.18%.
What is the sex ratio in Gajapati district?
The sex ratio in Gajapati district is 1043 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Gajapati district?
Gajapati district has 86,984 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 44,212 are boys and 42,772 are girls. The child sex ratio is 967 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Gajapati district?
Out of the total population of 5,77,817, 2,93,933 people (50.9%) are engaged in work activities in Gajapati district.