Ganjam Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Ganjam district in Odisha.
Administrative Details of Ganjam
Ganjam comprises 3,195 villages, of which 2,783 are inhabited and 412 are uninhabited. There are 39 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 7,58,267, spread across 8,206 square kilometers.
| Villages | 3,195(2,783 inhabited • 412 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 39 |
| Households | 7,58,267 |
| Total Area | 8,206 km² |
Ganjam Urban & Rural Population
Ganjam had 7,68,001 people in urban areas (21.8%) and 27,61,030 people in rural areas (78.2%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 27,61,030 | 78.2% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 7,68,001 | 21.8% |
| Total | 35,29,031 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Ganjam
The total population comprises 17,79,218 males (50.4%) and 17,49,813 females (49.6%). The sex ratio is 983 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 13,83,636 | 3,95,582 | 17,79,218 |
| 👩 Female | 13,77,394 | 3,72,419 | 17,49,813 |
Literacy Rate in Ganjam
The literacy rate is 62.62%. Male literacy stands at 70.97% while female literacy is 54.14%, indicating a gender gap of 16.83 percentage points. The total literate population is 22,10,050.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 9,45,712 | 3,16,940 | 12,62,652 |
| Literate (Female) | 6,89,438 | 2,57,960 | 9,47,398 |
| Total Literate | 16,35,150 | 5,74,900 | 22,10,050 |
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About Ganjam Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Ganjam in Odisha has a total population of 35,29,031 with a literacy rate of 62.62% and a sex ratio of 983 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Ganjam district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.