Dhenkanal
District 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 69.6% is above the state average of 63.7% and above the national average of 63.0%. The district has a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males, below the state average of 979.
Demographics
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Women & Gender
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Climate Vulnerability
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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 69.6%, which is above the Odisha average of 63.7% and above the national average of 63.0%.
How does Dhenkanal compare to Odisha?
Dhenkanal has a sex ratio of 947 (below state average of 979) and a literacy rate of 69.6% (above state average of 63.7%).
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.