Kendujhar Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Kendujhar district in Odisha.
Administrative Details of Kendujhar
Kendujhar comprises 2,123 villages, of which 2,064 are inhabited and 59 are uninhabited. There are 9 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 4,05,272, spread across 8,303 square kilometers.
| Villages | 2,123(2,064 inhabited • 59 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 9 |
| Households | 4,05,272 |
| Total Area | 8,303 km² |
Kendujhar Urban & Rural Population
Kendujhar had 2,53,059 people in urban areas (14.0%) and 15,48,674 people in rural areas (86.0%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 15,48,674 | 86.0% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 2,53,059 | 14.0% |
| Total | 18,01,733 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Kendujhar
The total population comprises 9,06,487 males (50.3%) and 8,95,246 females (49.7%). The sex ratio is 988 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 7,74,667 | 1,31,820 | 9,06,487 |
| 👩 Female | 7,74,007 | 1,21,239 | 8,95,246 |
Literacy Rate in Kendujhar
The literacy rate is 58.42%. Male literacy stands at 66.75% while female literacy is 49.97%, indicating a gender gap of 16.78 percentage points. The total literate population is 10,52,518.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 5,07,316 | 97,803 | 6,05,119 |
| Literate (Female) | 3,73,373 | 74,026 | 4,47,399 |
| Total Literate | 8,80,689 | 1,71,829 | 10,52,518 |
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About Kendujhar Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Kendujhar in Odisha has a total population of 18,01,733 with a literacy rate of 58.42% and a sex ratio of 988 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Kendujhar district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.