Dhenkanal Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Dhenkanal district in Odisha.
Administrative Details of Dhenkanal
Dhenkanal comprises 1,208 villages, of which 1,081 are inhabited and 127 are uninhabited. There are 5 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 2,79,364, spread across 4,452 square kilometers.
| Villages | 1,208(1,081 inhabited • 127 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 5 |
| Households | 2,79,364 |
| Total Area | 4,452 km² |
Dhenkanal Urban & Rural Population
Dhenkanal had 1,17,506 people in urban areas (9.9%) and 10,75,305 people in rural areas (90.1%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 10,75,305 | 90.1% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 1,17,506 | 9.9% |
| Total | 11,92,811 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Dhenkanal
The total population comprises 6,12,593 males (51.4%) and 5,80,218 females (48.6%). The sex ratio is 947 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 5,51,326 | 61,267 | 6,12,593 |
| 👩 Female | 5,23,979 | 56,239 | 5,80,218 |
Literacy Rate in Dhenkanal
The literacy rate is 69.58%. Male literacy stands at 75.76% while female literacy is 63.05%, indicating a gender gap of 12.71 percentage points. The total literate population is 8,29,910.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 4,12,767 | 51,326 | 4,64,093 |
| Literate (Female) | 3,22,756 | 43,061 | 3,65,817 |
| Total Literate | 7,35,523 | 94,387 | 8,29,910 |
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About Dhenkanal Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Dhenkanal in Odisha has a total population of 11,92,811 with a literacy rate of 69.58% and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Dhenkanal district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.