Kandhamal
District in ODISHA
Kandhamal District of ODISHA has a total population of 7,33,110 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 3,59,945 are males while 3,73,165 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 7,33,110
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 54.53%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 1037
- 🏙️ 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 14.96% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 962 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 1037.
Total Children
1,09,709
14.96% of population
Boys
55,915
51.0%
Girls
53,794
49.0%
Child Sex Ratio
962
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of Kandhamal stands at 1037 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 76.93% while female literacy is at 51.94%, showing a gender gap of 24.99%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 15.76% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 53.58% of total population in Kandhamal.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 7,33,110, 3,55,349 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 48.47% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 47.03% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 52.97% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 1,67,112
- Marginal Workers
- 1,88,237
- Non-Workers
- 3,77,761
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
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Population: 52,830
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 3,59,945 males (49.1%) and 3,73,165 females (50.9%) out of 7,33,110 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 3,99,786 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 76.93%, Female 51.94%, Overall %. Gender gap is 25.0%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Kandhamal district in ODISHA?
Kandhamal district in ODISHA has a total population of 7,33,110 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 3,59,945 males and 3,73,165 females.
What is the literacy rate of Kandhamal district?
The overall literacy rate of Kandhamal district is N/A%. Male literacy is 76.93% and female literacy is 51.94%.
What is the sex ratio in Kandhamal district?
The sex ratio in Kandhamal district is 1037 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of Kandhamal district?
Kandhamal district has 1,09,709 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 55,915 are boys and 53,794 are girls. The child sex ratio is 962 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Kandhamal district?
Out of the total population of 7,33,110, 3,55,349 people (48.5%) are engaged in work activities in Kandhamal district.