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Khordha

District in ODISHA

Khordha District of ODISHA has a total population of 22,51,673 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 11,67,137 are males while 10,84,536 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
22,51,673
📚 Literacy Rate
77.72%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
929

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Khordha has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 10.54% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 916 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 929.

Total Children

2,37,394

10.54% of population

Boys

1,23,879

52.2%

Girls

1,13,515

47.8%

Child Sex Ratio

916

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
95.38%
Muslim
3.73%
Christian
0.56%
Sikh
0.06%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Khordha stands at 929 females per 1000 males. This is lower than the national average of 940. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 91.78% while female literacy is at 81.61%, showing a gender gap of 10.17%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 13.21% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 5.11% of total population in Khordha.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 22,51,673, 7,92,193 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 35.18% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 79.86% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 20.14% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
6,32,625

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
1,59,568

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
14,59,480

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 Khordha district in ODISHA?

Khordha district in ODISHA has a total population of 22,51,673 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 11,67,137 males and 10,84,536 females.

What is the literacy rate of Khordha district?

The overall literacy rate of Khordha district is N/A%. Male literacy is 91.78% and female literacy is 81.61%.

What is the sex ratio in Khordha district?

The sex ratio in Khordha district is 929 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.

What is the child population of Khordha district?

Khordha district has 2,37,394 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 1,23,879 are boys and 1,13,515 are girls. The child sex ratio is 916 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Khordha district?

Out of the total population of 22,51,673, 7,92,193 people (35.2%) are engaged in work activities in Khordha district.