Kalahandi
District in ODISHA
Kalahandi District of ODISHA has a total population of 15,76,869 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 7,87,101 are males while 7,89,768 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 15,76,869
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 50.86%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 1003
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
See how Kalahandi has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 14.11% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 957 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 1003.
Total Children
2,22,570
14.11% of population
Boys
1,13,726
51.1%
Girls
1,08,844
48.9%
Child Sex Ratio
957
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Kalahandi stands at 1003 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 71.9% while female literacy is at 46.68%, showing a gender gap of 25.22%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 18.17% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 28.50% of total population in Kalahandi.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 15,76,869, 7,51,930 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 47.69% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 50.11% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 49.89% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 3,76,757
- Marginal Workers
- 3,75,173
- Non-Workers
- 8,24,939
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
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Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 7,87,101 males (49.9%) and 7,89,768 females (50.1%) out of 15,76,869 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 8,02,036 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 71.9%, Female 46.68%, Overall %. Gender gap is 25.2%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Kalahandi district in ODISHA?
Kalahandi district in ODISHA has a total population of 15,76,869 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 7,87,101 males and 7,89,768 females.
What is the literacy rate of Kalahandi district?
The overall literacy rate of Kalahandi district is N/A%. Male literacy is 71.9% and female literacy is 46.68%.
What is the sex ratio in Kalahandi district?
The sex ratio in Kalahandi district is 1003 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Kalahandi district?
Kalahandi district has 2,22,570 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,13,726 are boys and 1,08,844 are girls. The child sex ratio is 957 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Kalahandi district?
Out of the total population of 15,76,869, 7,51,930 people (47.7%) are engaged in work activities in Kalahandi district.