Jajapur Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Jajapur district in Odisha.
Administrative Details of Jajapur
Jajapur comprises 1,783 villages, of which 1,598 are inhabited and 185 are uninhabited. There are 8 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 4,07,851, spread across 2,899 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,783(1,598 inhabited • 185 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 8 |
| Households | 4,07,851 |
| Total Area | 2,899 km² |
Jajapur Urban & Rural Population
Jajapur had 1,35,097 people in urban areas (7.4%) and 16,92,095 people in rural areas (92.6%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 16,92,095 | 92.6% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 1,35,097 | 7.4% |
| Total | 18,27,192 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Jajapur
The total population comprises 9,26,034 males (50.7%) and 9,01,158 females (49.3%). The sex ratio is 973 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 8,56,539 | 69,495 | 9,26,034 |
| 👩 Female | 8,35,556 | 65,602 | 9,01,158 |
Literacy Rate in Jajapur
The literacy rate is 70.63%. Male literacy stands at 76.28% while female literacy is 64.81%, indicating a gender gap of 11.47 percentage points. The total literate population is 12,90,455.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 6,51,153 | 55,243 | 7,06,396 |
| Literate (Female) | 5,37,330 | 46,729 | 5,84,059 |
| Total Literate | 11,88,483 | 1,01,972 | 12,90,455 |
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About Jajapur Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Jajapur in Odisha has a total population of 18,27,192 with a literacy rate of 70.63% and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Jajapur district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.