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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

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Kandhamal has changed over the decade

👶 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

Hindu
79.16%
Muslim
0.29%
Christian
20.31%
Sikh
0.01%

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

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
1,88,237

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
3,77,761

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 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.