Kalahandi Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Kalahandi district in Odisha.
Administrative Details of Kalahandi
Kalahandi comprises 2,253 villages, of which 2,116 are inhabited and 137 are uninhabited. There are 5 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 4,01,251, spread across 7,920 square kilometers.
| Villages | 2,253(2,116 inhabited • 137 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 5 |
| Households | 4,01,251 |
| Total Area | 7,920 km² |
Kalahandi Urban & Rural Population
Kalahandi had 1,21,987 people in urban areas (7.7%) and 14,54,882 people in rural areas (92.3%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 14,54,882 | 92.3% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 1,21,987 | 7.7% |
| Total | 15,76,869 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Kalahandi
The total population comprises 7,87,101 males (49.9%) and 7,89,768 females (50.1%). The sex ratio is 1003 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 7,24,646 | 62,455 | 7,87,101 |
| 👩 Female | 7,30,236 | 59,532 | 7,89,768 |
Literacy Rate in Kalahandi
The literacy rate is 50.86%. Male literacy stands at 61.51% while female literacy is 40.25%, indicating a gender gap of 21.26 percentage points. The total literate population is 8,02,036.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 4,35,330 | 48,847 | 4,84,177 |
| Literate (Female) | 2,78,432 | 39,427 | 3,17,859 |
| Total Literate | 7,13,762 | 88,274 | 8,02,036 |
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About Kalahandi Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Kalahandi in Odisha has a total population of 15,76,869 with a literacy rate of 50.86% and a sex ratio of 1003 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Kalahandi district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.