Dhenkanal
District in Odisha
Credit Growth (5-Year) in Dhenkanal: 134.7%, 14th of 30 districts in Odisha
MSME Density in Dhenkanal: 32.7 per 1,000 people, 13th of 30 districts in Odisha
Women Literacy in Dhenkanal: 74.1%, 11th of 30 districts in Odisha
Health Insurance in Dhenkanal: 55.2%, 5th highest of 30 districts in Odisha
Dhenkanal is a district in Odisha with a population of 11.9 Lakh spread across 4,300 sq km. Its literacy rate of 78.8% is above the state average of 72.9% and above the national average of 72.9%. The district has a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males, below the state average of 979.
Demographics
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| Indicator | District | State Avg | National Avg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 10+ Yr Schooling | 33.3% | 31.9% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 56.0% | 51.3% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 84.9% | 80.6% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 877.185 | 942.75 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | — | 17 | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size | 0.7 | 1.0 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) | 81.1% | 73.4% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | 55.3 | 45.1 | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | 5.0 | 4.0 | 9.4 | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking | 34 | 46.7 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Dhenkanal district?
Dhenkanal has a population of 11.9 Lakh according to the Census 2011, with a density of 278 people per sq km across 4,300 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Dhenkanal?
Dhenkanal has a literacy rate of 78.8%, which is above the Odisha average of 72.9% and above the national average of 72.9%.
How does Dhenkanal compare to Odisha?
Dhenkanal has a sex ratio of 947 (below state average of 979) and a literacy rate of 78.8% (above state average of 72.9%).
What data sources are used for Dhenkanal?
Data comes from Census 2011, NFHS-5 (2019-21), NJDG (2024), Udyam/MSME (2026), NCRB SLL (2022), CVI (2021), Ag Census 2015-16, RBI BSR (2026), and other official sources.
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.