Rayagada Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Rayagada district in Odisha.
Administrative Details of Rayagada
Rayagada comprises 2,665 villages, of which 2,468 are inhabited and 197 are uninhabited. There are 7 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 2,26,144, spread across 7,073 square kilometers.
| Villages | 2,665(2,468 inhabited • 197 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 7 |
| Households | 2,26,144 |
| Total Area | 7,073 km² |
Rayagada Urban & Rural Population
Rayagada had 1,46,966 people in urban areas (15.2%) and 8,20,945 people in rural areas (84.8%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 8,20,945 | 84.8% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 1,46,966 | 15.2% |
| Total | 9,67,911 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Rayagada
The total population comprises 4,71,960 males (48.8%) and 4,95,951 females (51.2%). The sex ratio is 1051 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 3,97,774 | 74,186 | 4,71,960 |
| 👩 Female | 4,23,171 | 72,780 | 4,95,951 |
Literacy Rate in Rayagada
The literacy rate is 42.13%. Male literacy stands at 51.27% while female literacy is 33.43%, indicating a gender gap of 17.84 percentage points. The total literate population is 4,07,735.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 1,85,630 | 56,329 | 2,41,959 |
| Literate (Female) | 1,20,128 | 45,648 | 1,65,776 |
| Total Literate | 3,05,758 | 1,01,977 | 4,07,735 |
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About Rayagada Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Rayagada in Odisha has a total population of 9,67,911 with a literacy rate of 42.13% and a sex ratio of 1051 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Rayagada district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.