Jharsuguda
District in ODISHA
Jharsuguda District of ODISHA has a total population of 5,79,505 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 2,96,690 are males while 2,82,815 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 5,79,505
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 70.04%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 953
- 🏙️ 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 11.18% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 943 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 953.
Total Children
64,794
11.18% of population
Boys
33,341
51.5%
Girls
31,453
48.5%
Child Sex Ratio
943
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Jharsuguda stands at 953 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 86.61% while female literacy is at 70.73%, showing a gender gap of 15.88%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 18.05% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 30.50% of total population in Jharsuguda.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 5,79,505, 2,47,707 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 42.74% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 69.46% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 30.54% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 1,72,069
- Marginal Workers
- 75,638
- Non-Workers
- 3,31,798
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 2,96,690 males (51.2%) and 2,82,815 females (48.8%) out of 5,79,505 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 4,05,879 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 86.61%, Female 70.73%, Overall %. Gender gap is 15.9%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Jharsuguda district in ODISHA?
Jharsuguda district in ODISHA has a total population of 5,79,505 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 2,96,690 males and 2,82,815 females.
What is the literacy rate of Jharsuguda district?
The overall literacy rate of Jharsuguda district is N/A%. Male literacy is 86.61% and female literacy is 70.73%.
What is the sex ratio in Jharsuguda district?
The sex ratio in Jharsuguda district is 953 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Jharsuguda district?
Jharsuguda district has 64,794 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 33,341 are boys and 31,453 are girls. The child sex ratio is 943 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Jharsuguda district?
Out of the total population of 5,79,505, 2,47,707 people (42.7%) are engaged in work activities in Jharsuguda district.