Sundargarh Population & Demographics

Comprehensive census data for Sundargarh district in Odisha.

Total Population
20,93,437
Male
10,61,147
50.7%
Female
10,32,290
49.3%
Sex Ratio
973
per 1000 males
Literacy Rate
64.12%
Density
216
per km²

Administrative Details of Sundargarh

Sundargarh comprises 1,762 villages, of which 1,713 are inhabited and 49 are uninhabited. There are 14 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 4,79,109, spread across 9,712 square kilometers.

Villages1,762(1,713 inhabited49 uninhabited)
Urban Towns14
Households4,79,109
Total Area9,712 km²

Sundargarh Urban & Rural Population

Sundargarh had 7,38,097 people in urban areas (35.3%) and 13,55,340 people in rural areas (64.7%).

Area TypePopulationPercentage
🌾 Rural13,55,34064.7%
🏙️ Urban7,38,09735.3%
Total20,93,437100%

Data from Census 2011.

Rural Population13,55,340
Urban Population7,38,097

Gender Distribution in Sundargarh

The total population comprises 10,61,147 males (50.7%) and 10,32,290 females (49.3%). The sex ratio is 973 females per 1000 males.

Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural

GenderRuralUrbanTotal
👨 Male6,76,0683,85,07910,61,147
👩 Female6,79,2723,53,01810,32,290
Male Population10,61,147
50.7% of total
Female Population10,32,290
49.3% of total

Literacy Rate in Sundargarh

The literacy rate is 64.12%. Male literacy stands at 70.69% while female literacy is 57.37%, indicating a gender gap of 13.32 percentage points. The total literate population is 13,42,322.

Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural

CategoryRuralUrbanTotal
Literate (Male)4,41,4933,08,6547,50,147
Literate (Female)3,40,6542,51,5215,92,175
Total Literate7,82,1475,60,17513,42,322
Male Literacy Rate70.69%
Female Literacy Rate57.37%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total population of Sundargarh?
According to Census 2011, Sundargarh has a total population of 20,93,437. This includes 13,55,340 people in rural areas and 7,38,097 people in urban areas.
What is the male and female population of Sundargarh?
Sundargarh has 10,61,147 males (50.7%) and 10,32,290 females (49.3%).
What is the sex ratio of Sundargarh?
The sex ratio of Sundargarh is 973 females per 1000 males.
What is the literacy rate in Sundargarh?
Sundargarh has an overall literacy rate of 64.12%. The male literacy rate is 70.69% and the female literacy rate is 57.37%.
What is the total area of Sundargarh?
Sundargarh covers a total area of 9,712 square kilometers with a population density of 216 persons per square kilometer.

About Sundargarh Census 2011 Data

According to Census 2011, Sundargarh in Odisha has a total population of 20,93,437 with a literacy rate of 64.12% and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1000 males.

This page provides comprehensive census data for Sundargarh district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.

Data Source: Census of India 2011

All statistics based on official Census 2011 data for Sundargarh, Odisha.