Mayurbhanj Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Mayurbhanj district in Odisha.
Administrative Details of Mayurbhanj
Mayurbhanj comprises 3,950 villages, of which 3,751 are inhabited and 199 are uninhabited. There are 5 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 5,86,253, spread across 10,418 square kilometers.
| Villages | 3,950(3,751 inhabited • 199 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 5 |
| Households | 5,86,253 |
| Total Area | 10,418 km² |
Mayurbhanj Urban & Rural Population
Mayurbhanj had 1,92,896 people in urban areas (7.7%) and 23,26,842 people in rural areas (92.3%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 23,26,842 | 92.3% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 1,92,896 | 7.7% |
| Total | 25,19,738 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Mayurbhanj
The total population comprises 12,56,213 males (49.9%) and 12,63,525 females (50.1%). The sex ratio is 1006 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 11,57,576 | 98,637 | 12,56,213 |
| 👩 Female | 11,69,266 | 94,259 | 12,63,525 |
Literacy Rate in Mayurbhanj
The literacy rate is 54.35%. Male literacy stands at 63.22% while female literacy is 45.53%, indicating a gender gap of 17.69 percentage points. The total literate population is 13,69,397.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 7,13,913 | 80,258 | 7,94,171 |
| Literate (Female) | 5,06,515 | 68,711 | 5,75,226 |
| Total Literate | 12,20,428 | 1,48,969 | 13,69,397 |
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About Mayurbhanj Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Mayurbhanj in Odisha has a total population of 25,19,738 with a literacy rate of 54.35% and a sex ratio of 1006 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Mayurbhanj district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.