Odisha Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data showing population distribution and literacy rates for Odisha.
Administrative Details of Odisha
Odisha comprises 51,311 villages, of which 47,675 are inhabited and 3,636 are uninhabited. There are 223 urban towns in Odisha. The total number of households stands at 96,37,820, spread across 1,55,707 square kilometers.
| Villages | 51,311(47,675 inhabited • 3,636 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 223 |
| Households | 96,37,820 |
| Total Area | 1,55,707 km² |
Odisha Urban & Rural Population
According to Census data, Odisha had 70,03,656 people in urban areas (16.7%) and 3,49,70,562 people in rural areas (83.3%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 3,49,70,562 | 83.3% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 70,03,656 | 16.7% |
| Total | 4,19,74,218 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011. Bars show relative proportion.
Gender Distribution in Odisha
The total population of Odisha comprises 2,12,12,136 males (50.5%) and 2,07,62,082 females (49.5%). The sex ratio in Odisha is 979 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 1,75,86,203 | 36,25,933 | 2,12,12,136 |
| 👩 Female | 1,73,84,359 | 33,77,723 | 2,07,62,082 |
Blue bars represent male, pink bars represent female.
Literacy Rate in Odisha
The literacy rate in Odisha is 63.71% as per Census 2011. Male literacy stands at 71.14% while female literacy is 56.13%, indicating a gender gap of 15.01 percentage points. The total literate population is 2,67,42,595.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 1,21,54,552 | 29,35,129 | 1,50,89,681 |
| Literate (Female) | 92,23,363 | 24,29,551 | 1,16,52,914 |
| Total Literate | 2,13,77,915 | 53,64,680 | 2,67,42,595 |
Literacy rates by gender.
Odisha District-wise Population, Area, Sex Ratio & Literacy Data
Odisha has 30 districts ranked by Census 2011 population. Click any district name for detailed demographics.
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All States in India by Population
India's most populous states ranked by Census 2011 data. Odisha has a population of 4,19,74,218. Click any state to view detailed demographics.
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List of Districts in Odisha
Complete list of all 30 districts in Odisha.
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About Odisha Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Odisha has a total population of 4,19,74,218 with a literacy rate of 63.71% and a sex ratio of 979 females per 1000 males.
Odisha comprises 30 districts. This page provides comprehensive census data for Odisha including district-wise demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.