Jharsuguda Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Jharsuguda district in Odisha.
Administrative Details of Jharsuguda
Jharsuguda comprises 351 villages, of which 347 are inhabited and 4 are uninhabited. There are 5 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 1,36,061, spread across 2,114 square kilometers.
| Villages | 351(347 inhabited • 4 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 5 |
| Households | 1,36,061 |
| Total Area | 2,114 km² |
Jharsuguda Urban & Rural Population
Jharsuguda had 2,31,165 people in urban areas (39.9%) and 3,48,340 people in rural areas (60.1%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 3,48,340 | 60.1% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 2,31,165 | 39.9% |
| Total | 5,79,505 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Jharsuguda
The total population comprises 2,96,690 males (51.2%) and 2,82,815 females (48.8%). The sex ratio is 953 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 1,76,162 | 1,20,528 | 2,96,690 |
| 👩 Female | 1,72,178 | 1,10,637 | 2,82,815 |
Literacy Rate in Jharsuguda
The literacy rate is 70.04%. Male literacy stands at 76.88% while female literacy is 62.86%, indicating a gender gap of 14.02 percentage points. The total literate population is 4,05,879.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 1,32,448 | 95,644 | 2,28,092 |
| Literate (Female) | 1,02,514 | 75,273 | 1,77,787 |
| Total Literate | 2,34,962 | 1,70,917 | 4,05,879 |
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About Jharsuguda Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Jharsuguda in Odisha has a total population of 5,79,505 with a literacy rate of 70.04% and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Jharsuguda district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.