Kandhamal Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Kandhamal district in Odisha.
Administrative Details of Kandhamal
Kandhamal comprises 2,587 villages, of which 2,417 are inhabited and 170 are uninhabited. There are 4 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 1,72,022, spread across 8,021 square kilometers.
| Villages | 2,587(2,417 inhabited • 170 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 4 |
| Households | 1,72,022 |
| Total Area | 8,021 km² |
Kandhamal Urban & Rural Population
Kandhamal had 72,279 people in urban areas (9.9%) and 6,60,831 people in rural areas (90.1%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 6,60,831 | 90.1% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 72,279 | 9.9% |
| Total | 7,33,110 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Kandhamal
The total population comprises 3,59,945 males (49.1%) and 3,73,165 females (50.9%). The sex ratio is 1037 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 3,23,523 | 36,422 | 3,59,945 |
| 👩 Female | 3,37,308 | 35,857 | 3,73,165 |
Literacy Rate in Kandhamal
The literacy rate is 54.53%. Male literacy stands at 64.98% while female literacy is 44.45%, indicating a gender gap of 20.53 percentage points. The total literate population is 3,99,786.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 2,03,797 | 30,103 | 2,33,900 |
| Literate (Female) | 1,40,096 | 25,790 | 1,65,886 |
| Total Literate | 3,43,893 | 55,893 | 3,99,786 |
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About Kandhamal Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Kandhamal in Odisha has a total population of 7,33,110 with a literacy rate of 54.53% and a sex ratio of 1037 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Kandhamal district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.