Malkangiri Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Malkangiri district in Odisha.
Administrative Details of Malkangiri
Malkangiri comprises 1,055 villages, of which 995 are inhabited and 60 are uninhabited. There are 3 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 1,37,599, spread across 5,791 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,055(995 inhabited • 60 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 3 |
| Households | 1,37,599 |
| Total Area | 5,791 km² |
Malkangiri Urban & Rural Population
Malkangiri had 49,528 people in urban areas (8.1%) and 5,63,664 people in rural areas (91.9%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 5,63,664 | 91.9% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 49,528 | 8.1% |
| Total | 6,13,192 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Malkangiri
The total population comprises 3,03,624 males (49.5%) and 3,09,568 females (50.5%). The sex ratio is 1020 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 2,77,901 | 25,723 | 3,03,624 |
| 👩 Female | 2,85,763 | 23,805 | 3,09,568 |
Literacy Rate in Malkangiri
The literacy rate is 39.91%. Male literacy stands at 48.42% while female literacy is 31.56%, indicating a gender gap of 16.86 percentage points. The total literate population is 2,44,706.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 1,28,473 | 18,528 | 1,47,001 |
| Literate (Female) | 84,408 | 13,297 | 97,705 |
| Total Literate | 2,12,881 | 31,825 | 2,44,706 |
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About Malkangiri Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Malkangiri in Odisha has a total population of 6,13,192 with a literacy rate of 39.91% and a sex ratio of 1020 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Malkangiri district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.