Odisha
District-Level Data & Statistics
- Population
- 4.2 Crore
- 3.5% of India
- Districts
- 30
- Avg 14 Lakh each
- Area
- 1,50,154 km²
- 280 people /km²
- Literacy Rate
- 72.9%
- India: 72.9%
- Sex Ratio
- 979
- India: 943
- Rank
- 11th
- of 36 by population
Odisha is India's 11th most populous state with a population of 4.2 Crore spread across 30 districts covering 1,50,154sq km. The state's literacy rate stands at 72.9%, below the national average of 72.9%. With a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males, it is above the national figure of 943.
Credit Growth (5-Year) in Odisha · district average 127.5%, 4th of 36 states
All 30 on the map →MSME Density in Odisha · district average 32.1 per 1,000 people, 30th of 36 states
Women Literacy in Odisha · district average 67.8%, 30th of 36 states
All 30 on the map →Health Insurance in Odisha · district average 48.3%, 15th of 36 states
All 30 on the map →Demographics
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All Districts
| District | Population | Literacy % | Sex Ratio | Density /km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ganjam | 35,16,045 | 71.2% | 983 | 433 |
| Cuttack | 26,24,470 | 85.5% | 940 | 705 |
| Mayurbhanj | 25,19,738 | 63.2% | 1006 | 251 |
| Balasore | 23,20,529 | 79.8% | 957 | 647 |
| Khordha | 22,51,673 | 86.9% | 929 | 809 |
| Sundargarh | 20,93,437 | 73.3% | 973 | 224 |
| Jajapur | 18,27,192 | 80.1% | 973 | 654 |
| Keonjhar (kendujhar) | 18,01,733 | 68.2% | 988 | 225 |
| Puri | 16,98,730 | 84.7% | 963 | 506 |
| Balangir | 16,48,997 | 64.7% | 987 | 261 |
| Kalahandi | 15,76,869 | 59.2% | 1003 | 207 |
| Bhadrak | 15,06,337 | 82.8% | 981 | 623 |
| Bargarh | 14,81,255 | 74.6% | 977 | 263 |
| Kendrapara | 14,40,361 | 85.2% | 1007 | 589 |
| Koraput | 13,79,647 | 49.2% | 1032 | 170 |
| Anugul | 12,72,723 | 77.5% | 943 | 207 |
| Nabarangapur | 12,20,946 | 46.4% | 1019 | 231 |
| Dhenkanal | 11,93,909 | 78.8% | 947 | 278 |
| Jagatsinghpur | 11,36,971 | 86.6% | 968 | 679 |
| Sambalpur | 10,41,099 | 76.2% | 976 | 164 |
| Rayagarha | 9,67,911 | 49.8% | 1051 | 136 |
| Nayagarh | 9,62,789 | 80.4% | 915 | 256 |
| Kandhamal | 7,33,110 | 64.1% | 1037 | 95 |
| Malkangiri | 6,13,192 | 48.5% | 1020 | 109 |
| Nuaparha | 6,10,382 | 57.3% | 1021 | 164 |
| Subarnapur | 6,10,183 | 74.4% | 960 | 268 |
| Gajapati | 5,90,803 | 53.1% | 1041 | 148 |
| Jharsuguda | 5,79,505 | 78.9% | 953 | 280 |
| Boudh | 4,41,162 | 71.6% | 991 | 147 |
| Deogarh | 3,12,520 | 72.6% | 975 | 110 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Odisha?
Odisha has a population of 4.2 Crore according to the Census 2011, making it India's 11th most populous state. The population is spread across 30 districts.
How many districts are in Odisha?
Odisha has 30 districts covering a total area of 1,50,154 sq km.
Which district in Odisha has the highest literacy rate?
Khordha has the highest literacy rate in Odisha at 86.9%, compared to the state average of 72.9%.
What is Odisha's sex ratio?
Odisha has a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males, which is above the national average of 943.
Data Sources
Each indicator keeps its own source and vintage. How they are crosswalked onto one district geography is on the methodology page, with the per-source limits on the caveats page.