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Malkangiri

District in ODISHA

Malkangiri District of ODISHA has a total population of 6,13,192 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 3,03,624 are males while 3,09,568 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
6,13,192
📚 Literacy Rate
39.91%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
1020

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Malkangiri has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 17.79% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 992 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 1020.

Total Children

1,09,092

17.79% of population

Boys

54,770

50.2%

Girls

54,322

49.8%

Child Sex Ratio

992

girls per 1000 boys

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
97.88%
Muslim
0.31%
Christian
1.64%
Sikh
0.03%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Malkangiri stands at 1020 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 59.07% while female literacy is at 38.28%, showing a gender gap of 20.79%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 22.55% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 57.83% of total population in Malkangiri.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 6,13,192, 3,10,666 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 50.66% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 57.63% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 42.37% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
1,79,030

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
1,31,636

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
3,02,526

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 Malkangiri district in ODISHA?

Malkangiri district in ODISHA has a total population of 6,13,192 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 3,03,624 males and 3,09,568 females.

What is the literacy rate of Malkangiri district?

The overall literacy rate of Malkangiri district is N/A%. Male literacy is 59.07% and female literacy is 38.28%.

What is the sex ratio in Malkangiri district?

The sex ratio in Malkangiri district is 1020 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

What is the child population of Malkangiri district?

Malkangiri district has 1,09,092 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 54,770 are boys and 54,322 are girls. The child sex ratio is 992 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Malkangiri district?

Out of the total population of 6,13,192, 3,10,666 people (50.7%) are engaged in work activities in Malkangiri district.