Odisha
District-Level Data & Statistics
Population
4.2 Crore
3.5% of India
Districts
30
Area
1,50,154 km²
Literacy Rate
63.7%
National: 63.0%
Sex Ratio
979
National: 943
Odisha is India's 11th most populous state with a population of 4.2 Crore spread across 30 districts covering 1,50,154 sq km. The state's literacy rate stands at 63.7%, above the national average of 63.0%. With a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males, it is above the national figure of 943.
Demographics
Indicator
State
National
Population Density
280 /km²
▼
379 /km²
Sex Ratio
979
▲
943
Literacy Rate
63.7%
▲
63.0%
SC Population
17.1%
▲
16.6%
ST Population
22.8%
▲
8.7%
Worker Participation
41.8%
▲
39.8%
Health & Development
Indicator
State
National
Child Stunting
31.7%
▼
33.2%
Child Wasting
18.5%
▲
18.4%
Underweight Children
30.2%
▲
29.1%
Child Anaemia
64.7%
▼
65.2%
Women Anaemia
64.3%
▲
55.3%
Full Vaccination
91.8%
▲
77.4%
Institutional Delivery
92.4%
▲
88.5%
Improved Sanitation
59.7%
▼
72.4%
Clean Cooking Fuel
32.3%
▼
54.6%
Health Insurance
48.3%
▲
41.3%
Safe Drinking Water
90.3%
▼
93.6%
Electricity Access
96.9%
▼
97.0%
Women & Gender
Indicator
State
National
Child Marriage
20.4%
▼
20.6%
Teen Pregnancy
7.0%
▲
6.6%
Female Literacy Gap
0.2%
▲
0.1%
Female Work Gap
0.3%
▲
0.2%
Economy & Infrastructure
Indicator
State
National
MSME Density
32.1 per 1k pop
▼
42.6 per 1k pop
Total MSMEs (avg per district)
47k
▼
61.7k
Manufacturing Share
24.1%
▼
24.9%
Governance
Indicator
State
National
Pending Cases
3680 per lakh
▲
3585 per lakh
Cases Delayed (%)
0.6%
▲
0.4%
Monthly Disposal Ratio
0.75
▼
0.81
Safety & Crime
Indicator
State
National
SC/ST Atrocities
0.0 per lakh
▼
17.4 per lakh
Domestic Violence
0.0 per lakh
▼
12.6 per lakh
Child Abuse (POCSO)
80.8 per lakh
▼
89.0 per lakh
Cyber Crime
26.0 per lakh
▼
55.7 per lakh
Climate Vulnerability
Indicator
State
National
Climate Vulnerability Index
0.59
▲
0.56
District Rankings
Underweight Children
Highest
1. Nabarangapur
46.6%
2. Mayurbhanj
45.9%
3. Malkangiri
41.6%
4. Rayagarha
39.8%
5. Boudh
38.6%
Lowest
1. Ganjam
18.9%
2. Kendrapara
17.9%
3. Khordha
16.9%
4. Puri
11.3%
5. Jagatsinghpur
11.0%
Electricity Access
Highest
1. Kendrapara
99.5%
2. Puri
99.5%
3. Khordha
99.5%
4. Ganjam
99.3%
5. Sambalpur
98.8%
Lowest
1. Deogarh
95.3%
2. Nuaparha
94.6%
3. Gajapati
94.1%
4. Keonjhar (kendujhar)
91.1%
5. Mayurbhanj
90.3%
Small Business Density
Highest
1. Khordha
68.9
2. Puri
45.8
3. Cuttack
44.8
4. Bhadrak
38.7
5. Jharsuguda
38.4
Lowest
1. Kalahandi
22.1
2. Kandhamal
21.9
3. Rayagarha
21.1
4. Gajapati
20.6
5. Nabarangapur
16.0
All Districts
30 of 30
| District | Population | Literacy % | Sex Ratio | Density /km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ganjam | 35,16,045 | 62.7% | 983 | 433 |
| Cuttack | 26,24,470 | 76.6% | 940 | 705 |
| Mayurbhanj | 25,19,738 | 54.3% | 1006 | 251 |
| Balasore | 23,20,529 | 69.9% | 957 | 647 |
| Khordha | 22,51,673 | 77.7% | 929 | 809 |
| Sundargarh | 20,93,437 | 64.1% | 973 | 224 |
| Jajapur | 18,27,192 | 70.6% | 973 | 654 |
| Keonjhar (kendujhar) | 18,01,733 | 58.4% | 988 | 225 |
| Puri | 16,98,730 | 76.1% | 963 | 506 |
| Balangir | 16,48,997 | 56.2% | 987 | 261 |
| Kalahandi | 15,76,869 | 50.9% | 1003 | 207 |
| Bhadrak | 15,06,337 | 72.6% | 981 | 623 |
| Bargarh | 14,81,255 | 66.4% | 977 | 263 |
| Kendrapara | 14,40,361 | 75.6% | 1007 | 589 |
| Koraput | 13,79,647 | 41.2% | 1032 | 170 |
| Anugul | 12,72,723 | 68.2% | 943 | 207 |
| Nabarangapur | 12,20,946 | 38.5% | 1019 | 231 |
| Dhenkanal | 11,93,909 | 69.6% | 947 | 278 |
| Jagatsinghpur | 11,36,971 | 78.2% | 968 | 679 |
| Sambalpur | 10,41,099 | 67.6% | 976 | 164 |
| Rayagarha | 9,67,911 | 42.1% | 1051 | 136 |
| Nayagarh | 9,62,789 | 71.5% | 915 | 256 |
| Kandhamal | 7,33,110 | 54.5% | 1037 | 95 |
| Malkangiri | 6,13,192 | 39.9% | 1020 | 109 |
| Nuaparha | 6,10,382 | 49.0% | 1021 | 164 |
| Subarnapur | 6,10,183 | 65.3% | 960 | 268 |
| Gajapati | 5,90,803 | 45.1% | 1041 | 148 |
| Jharsuguda | 5,79,505 | 70.0% | 953 | 280 |
| Boudh | 4,41,162 | 61.6% | 991 | 147 |
| Deogarh | 3,12,520 | 63.3% | 975 | 110 |
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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?
Jagatsinghpur has the highest literacy rate in Odisha at 78.2%, compared to the state average of 63.7%.
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
Census 2011
NFHS-5 (2019–21)
NJDG (2024)
CVI (2021)
Ag Census 2015–16
Udyam/MSME (2026)
NCRB SLL (2022)
eRaktKosh (2024)
GOBARdhan (2026)
Town Amenities (2011)