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Jajapur

District in ODISHA

Jajapur District of ODISHA has a total population of 18,27,192 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 9,26,034 are males while 9,01,158 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
18,27,192
📚 Literacy Rate
70.63%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
973

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Jajapur has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 11.87% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 926 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 973.

Total Children

2,16,804

11.87% of population

Boys

1,12,558

51.9%

Girls

1,04,246

48.1%

Child Sex Ratio

926

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
94.44%
Muslim
5.12%
Christian
0.09%
Sikh
0.03%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Jajapur stands at 973 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 86.84% while female literacy is at 73.29%, showing a gender gap of 13.55%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 23.72% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 8.29% of total population in Jajapur.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 18,27,192, 5,52,234 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 30.22% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 73.80% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 26.20% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
4,07,564

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
1,44,670

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
12,74,958

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 Jajapur district in ODISHA?

Jajapur district in ODISHA has a total population of 18,27,192 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 9,26,034 males and 9,01,158 females.

What is the literacy rate of Jajapur district?

The overall literacy rate of Jajapur district is N/A%. Male literacy is 86.84% and female literacy is 73.29%.

What is the sex ratio in Jajapur district?

The sex ratio in Jajapur district is 973 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

What is the child population of Jajapur district?

Jajapur district has 2,16,804 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,12,558 are boys and 1,04,246 are girls. The child sex ratio is 926 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Jajapur district?

Out of the total population of 18,27,192, 5,52,234 people (30.2%) are engaged in work activities in Jajapur district.