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Kendrapara

District in ODISHA

Kendrapara District of ODISHA has a total population of 14,40,361 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 7,17,814 are males while 7,22,547 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
14,40,361
📚 Literacy Rate
75.62%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
1007

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Kendrapara has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 11.19% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 926 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 1007.

Total Children

1,61,159

11.19% of population

Boys

83,654

51.9%

Girls

77,505

48.1%

Child Sex Ratio

926

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
96.28%
Muslim
3.49%
Christian
0.10%
Sikh
0.01%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Kendrapara stands at 1007 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 91.45% while female literacy is at 78.96%, showing a gender gap of 12.49%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 21.51% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 0.66% of total population in Kendrapara.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 14,40,361, 4,66,890 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 32.41% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 69.02% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 30.98% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
3,22,265

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
1,44,625

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
9,73,471

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 Kendrapara district in ODISHA?

Kendrapara district in ODISHA has a total population of 14,40,361 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 7,17,814 males and 7,22,547 females.

What is the literacy rate of Kendrapara district?

The overall literacy rate of Kendrapara district is N/A%. Male literacy is 91.45% and female literacy is 78.96%.

What is the sex ratio in Kendrapara district?

The sex ratio in Kendrapara district is 1007 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

What is the child population of Kendrapara district?

Kendrapara district has 1,61,159 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 83,654 are boys and 77,505 are girls. The child sex ratio is 926 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Kendrapara district?

Out of the total population of 14,40,361, 4,66,890 people (32.4%) are engaged in work activities in Kendrapara district.