Gajapati Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Gajapati district in Odisha.
Administrative Details of Gajapati
Gajapati comprises 1,612 villages, of which 1,499 are inhabited and 113 are uninhabited. There are 5 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 1,28,523, spread across 4,325 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,612(1,499 inhabited • 113 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 5 |
| Households | 1,28,523 |
| Total Area | 4,325 km² |
Gajapati Urban & Rural Population
Gajapati had 70,666 people in urban areas (12.2%) and 5,07,151 people in rural areas (87.8%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 5,07,151 | 87.8% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 70,666 | 12.2% |
| Total | 5,77,817 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Gajapati
The total population comprises 2,82,882 males (49.0%) and 2,94,935 females (51.0%). The sex ratio is 1043 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 2,47,655 | 35,227 | 2,82,882 |
| 👩 Female | 2,59,496 | 35,439 | 2,94,935 |
Literacy Rate in Gajapati
The literacy rate is 45.44%. Male literacy stands at 54.32% while female literacy is 36.91%, indicating a gender gap of 17.41 percentage points. The total literate population is 2,62,537.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 1,26,934 | 26,729 | 1,53,663 |
| Literate (Female) | 86,226 | 22,648 | 1,08,874 |
| Total Literate | 2,13,160 | 49,377 | 2,62,537 |
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About Gajapati Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Gajapati in Odisha has a total population of 5,77,817 with a literacy rate of 45.44% and a sex ratio of 1043 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Gajapati district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.