Sundargarh Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Sundargarh district in Odisha.
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.
| Villages | 1,762(1,713 inhabited • 49 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 14 |
| Households | 4,79,109 |
| Total Area | 9,712 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 Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 13,55,340 | 64.7% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 7,38,097 | 35.3% |
| Total | 20,93,437 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
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
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 6,76,068 | 3,85,079 | 10,61,147 |
| 👩 Female | 6,79,272 | 3,53,018 | 10,32,290 |
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
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 4,41,493 | 3,08,654 | 7,50,147 |
| Literate (Female) | 3,40,654 | 2,51,521 | 5,92,175 |
| Total Literate | 7,82,147 | 5,60,175 | 13,42,322 |
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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.