Cuttack Population

As per the 2011 Census, Cuttack District has a population of 26.24 Lac (26,24,470) with 13.53 Lac (13,52,760) males and 12.72 Lac (12,71,710) females.The sex ratio in Cuttack is 941, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Cuttack District is 2.72 Lac (2,71,816) which is 10.36% of Cuttack District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Cuttack District is 914 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Cuttack District is listed as part of ODISHA State in INDIA.

26.24 Lac

Toatl Population

13.53 Lac

Male Population

12.72 Lac

Female Population

Cuttack Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Cuttack District current estimated population is projected to be 29.06 Lac (29,06,088), indicating a 10.73% increased from Cuttack's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 14.91 Lac, and the estimated female population is 14.15 Lac.

Cuttack Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Cuttack District estimated population is projected to be 29.24 Lac (29,24,120), projecting a 11.42% increased from Cuttack's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 14.99 Lac, and the estimated female population is 14.25 Lac.

Cuttack Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Cuttack District, with a total Hindu population of 24.58 Lac (24,57,729), accounting for 93.65% of the Cuttack District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 12.68 Lac (12,68,032), and the Hindu female population is around 11.90 Lac (11,89,697).

Cuttack Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Cuttack District, with a total Muslim population of 1.41 Lac (1,41,263), accounting for 5.38% of the Cuttack District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 71.53 k (71,532), and the Muslim female population is around 69.73 k (69,731).

Cuttack Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu24,57,72993.65%
Muslim1,41,2635.38%
Christian11,9850.46%
Buddhist6,2760.24%
Religion not stated4,8430.18%
Jain1,1800.04%
Sikh1,0260.04%
Other religions and persuasions1680.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

Explore State wise Religion Population

Cuttack Urban Population

The Urban population of Cuttack District is 7.36 Lac (7,36,047), with 3.82 Lac (3,81,875) being males and 3.54 Lac (3,54,172) being females, making up 28.05% of the Cuttack total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 928 females for every 1000 males.

Cuttack Rural Population

The Rural population of Cuttack District is 18.88 Lac (18,88,423), with 9.71 Lac (9,70,885) being males and 9.18 Lac (9,17,538) being females, making up 71.95% of the Cuttack total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 946 females for every 1000 males.

Cuttack Literacy Rate

Cuttack District has a literacy rate of 85.5% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Cuttack District is 91.11 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Cuttack District is 79.55 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Cuttack District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 90.64%, while in the rural regions of Cuttack District, it is around 83.47%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Cuttack

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 85.5 91.11 79.55
Urban Area 90.64 93.66 87.39
Rural Area 83.47 90.09 76.49

Literacy Rate by Religion in Cuttack

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 85.54 91.23 79.5
Muslim 84.07 88.41 79.62
Christian 92.85 95.3 90.35
Buddhist 82.41 90.7 73.07

Cuttack Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Cuttack District is 4.99 Lac (4,98,633) with 2.54 Lac (2,54,456) males and 2.44 Lac (2,44,177) females, which is 19% of Cuttack District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 960 females for every 1000 males.

Cuttack Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Cuttack District is 93.75 k (93,745) with 47.44 k (47,437) males and 46.31 k (46,308) females, which is 3.57% of Cuttack District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 977 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Cuttack

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 941
Urban Area 928
Rural Area 946

Sex Ratio by Religion in Cuttack

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 939
Muslim 975
Christian 971
Buddhist 889

Cuttack Area & Households

The Total Area of Cuttack District is 3,932 Square KM, with a population density of 667 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Cuttack District are 11 and the Total Number of Villages in Cuttack District are 1,950.The Total Number of households in Cuttack District are 5.79 Lac(5,79,170).

Cuttack Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Cuttack District, there are about 9.36 Lac (9,36,365) workers, making up nearly 35.68% of the Cuttack District total population. Out of these, around 7.62 Lac (7,61,876) are male workers, and about 1.74 Lac (1,74,489) are female workers.

Cuttack - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Cuttack district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 8,16,086, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 26,24,470 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1971. The growth rate of 25.03% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 1921 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 11.56%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.

Cuttack District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 8,16,086 to 26,24,470.
  • The year 1971 stands out with a growth rate of 25.03%.
  • The year 1921 experienced a unique negative growth.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 8.16 Lac --- --- 3.95 Lac 4.21 Lac
1911 8.36 Lac 19.78 k 2.423886698 3.98 Lac 4.38 Lac
1921 8.12 Lac -23.50 k -2.81085388 3.76 Lac 4.36 Lac
1931 8.65 Lac 52.41 k 6.451231702 4.10 Lac 4.55 Lac
1941 9.06 Lac 40.74 k 4.710446588 4.35 Lac 4.71 Lac
1951 9.36 Lac 30.08 k 3.321645693 4.71 Lac 4.65 Lac
1961 11.31 Lac 1.96 Lac 20.91112268 5.81 Lac 5.50 Lac
1971 14.14 Lac 2.83 Lac 25.03359158 7.27 Lac 6.88 Lac
1981 17.20 Lac 3.05 Lac 21.58799512 8.88 Lac 8.32 Lac
1991 20.53 Lac 3.33 Lac 19.3726374 10.68 Lac 9.85 Lac
2001 23.41 Lac 2.88 Lac 14.02362275 12.08 Lac 11.33 Lac
2011 26.24 Lac 2.84 Lac 12.11697379 13.53 Lac 12.72 Lac

Historical Population of Cuttack by Census Year 1901-2011

Cuttack - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 29.06 Lac (29,06,088) 10.73%
2025 29.24 Lac (29,24,120) 11.42% 0.69 %
2026 29.40 Lac (29,39,728) 12.01% 0.59 %
2027 29.54 Lac (29,53,532) 12.54% 0.53 %
2028 29.67 Lac (29,67,398) 13.07% 0.53 %
2029 29.81 Lac (29,81,202) 13.59% 0.52 %
2030 29.95 Lac (29,95,069) 14.12% 0.53 %
2031 30.06 Lac (30,06,386) 14.55% 0.43 %
2032 30.16 Lac (30,15,899) 14.91% 0.36 %
2033 30.25 Lac (30,25,475) 15.28% 0.37 %
2034 30.35 Lac (30,34,927) 15.64% 0.36 %
2035 30.45 Lac (30,44,503) 16% 0.36 %
2036 30.54 Lac (30,54,016) 16.37% 0.37 %

Projected estimates indicate that Cuttack District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 30.54 Lac (30,54,016), with a male population of 15.59 Lac (15,59,370) and a female population of 14.94 Lac (14,94,056). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Cuttack District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.

Cuttack Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Cuttack is 26.24 Lac (26,24,470).

The estimated population of Cuttack in 2024 is approximately 29.06 Lac (29,06,088).

Hindu constitute 93.65% of Cuttack population, amounting to approximately 24.58 Lac (24,57,729) people.

Muslim constitute 5.38% of Cuttack population, totaling around 1.41 Lac (1,41,263) people.

Hindu: 93.65%, Muslim: 5.38%, Christian: 0.46%, Buddhist: 0.24%, Religion not stated: 0.18%, Jain: 0.04%, Sikh: 0.04%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Cuttack is 4.99 Lac (19%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 93.75 k (3.57%).

In Cuttack, 7.36 Lac (28.05%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 18.88 Lac (71.95%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Cuttack is 85.5%, with male literacy at 91.11% and female literacy at 79.55%.

The sex ratio in Cuttack is 941 females for every 1000 males.

Cuttack population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.47% up to 2036.