Puri Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Puri district in Odisha.
Administrative Details of Puri
Puri comprises 1,707 villages, of which 1,600 are inhabited and 107 are uninhabited. There are 6 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 3,67,269, spread across 3,479 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,707(1,600 inhabited • 107 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 6 |
| Households | 3,67,269 |
| Total Area | 3,479 km² |
Puri Urban & Rural Population
Puri had 2,64,930 people in urban areas (15.6%) and 14,33,800 people in rural areas (84.4%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 14,33,800 | 84.4% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 2,64,930 | 15.6% |
| Total | 16,98,730 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Puri
The total population comprises 8,65,380 males (50.9%) and 8,33,350 females (49.1%). The sex ratio is 963 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 7,28,213 | 1,37,167 | 8,65,380 |
| 👩 Female | 7,05,587 | 1,27,763 | 8,33,350 |
Literacy Rate in Puri
The literacy rate is 76.05%. Male literacy stands at 81.45% while female literacy is 70.45%, indicating a gender gap of 11.00 percentage points. The total literate population is 12,91,939.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 5,91,850 | 1,13,007 | 7,04,857 |
| Literate (Female) | 4,90,352 | 96,730 | 5,87,082 |
| Total Literate | 10,82,202 | 2,09,737 | 12,91,939 |
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About Puri Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Puri in Odisha has a total population of 16,98,730 with a literacy rate of 76.05% and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Puri district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.