Kendujhar Town Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Kendujhar Town Population 2026
1,33,519 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
1,35,741
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using a default urban growth rate of 2% per annum (Census 2001 data not available for this location). The formula used is P × (1 + r/100)^(Y - 2011), where P is the 2011 population and r is the growth rate.
Census 2011 Data
Officialper 1000 Males
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Child (0-6) Stats
Future Generation • 12.0% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 960
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 6,045
Girls 5,801
Literacy Gap
12.2% Diff Male Literacy 76.7%
Female Literacy 64.5%
SC Population
15,174
15.3% of total
ST Population
33,057
33.4% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 34%
Main Workers 27,003
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 6,955
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 73.6%
Cultivators (Farmers) 6.9%
Agricultural Laborers 16.9%
Household Industries 2.6%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Kendujhar Town in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Kendujhar Town in 2026 is 1,33,079. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Kendujhar Town? ▼
The literacy rate of Kendujhar Town is 70.78% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Kendujhar Town? ▼
The sex ratio of Kendujhar Town is 942 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Kendujhar Town in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Kendujhar Town in 2027 is 1,35,741. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Kendujhar Town population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Kendujhar Town. The Census 2011 population was 98,880. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Kendujhar Town in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Kendujhar Town had a total population of 98,880. This comprised 50,928 males and 47,952 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Kendujhar District
#6 of 24
By population size
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Rank in Odisha
#161 of 477
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Kendujhar Town | Kendujhar Avg | Odisha Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 70.78% | 56.09% ↑ 14.7%
| 60.96% ↑ 9.8%
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| Sex Ratio | 942 | 984 ↓ 42 | 985 ↓ 43 |
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