Sambalpur Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Sambalpur district in Odisha.
Administrative Details of Sambalpur
Sambalpur comprises 1,313 villages, of which 1,229 are inhabited and 84 are uninhabited. There are 6 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 2,49,597, spread across 6,624 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,313(1,229 inhabited • 84 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 6 |
| Households | 2,49,597 |
| Total Area | 6,624 km² |
Sambalpur Urban & Rural Population
Sambalpur had 3,08,093 people in urban areas (29.6%) and 7,33,006 people in rural areas (70.4%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 7,33,006 | 70.4% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 3,08,093 | 29.6% |
| Total | 10,41,099 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Sambalpur
The total population comprises 5,26,877 males (50.6%) and 5,14,222 females (49.4%). The sex ratio is 976 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 3,68,692 | 1,58,185 | 5,26,877 |
| 👩 Female | 3,64,314 | 1,49,908 | 5,14,222 |
Literacy Rate in Sambalpur
The literacy rate is 67.59%. Male literacy stands at 74.63% while female literacy is 60.38%, indicating a gender gap of 14.25 percentage points. The total literate population is 7,03,691.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 2,66,228 | 1,26,964 | 3,93,192 |
| Literate (Female) | 2,04,669 | 1,05,830 | 3,10,499 |
| Total Literate | 4,70,897 | 2,32,794 | 7,03,691 |
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About Sambalpur Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Sambalpur in Odisha has a total population of 10,41,099 with a literacy rate of 67.59% and a sex ratio of 976 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Sambalpur district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.