Dhenkanal Population

As per the 2011 Census, Dhenkanal District has a population of 11.93 Lac (11,92,811) with 6.13 Lac (6,12,593) males and 5.80 Lac (5,80,218) females.The sex ratio in Dhenkanal is 948, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Dhenkanal District is 1.39 Lac (1,39,096) which is 11.66% of Dhenkanal District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Dhenkanal District is 878 females for every 1000 males.

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

Dhenkanal Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Dhenkanal District current estimated population is projected to be 13.21 Lac (13,20,805), indicating a 10.73% increased from Dhenkanal's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 6.75 Lac, and the estimated female population is 6.46 Lac.

Dhenkanal Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Dhenkanal District estimated population is projected to be 13.29 Lac (13,29,001), projecting a 11.42% increased from Dhenkanal's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 6.79 Lac, and the estimated female population is 6.50 Lac.

Dhenkanal Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Dhenkanal District, with a total Hindu population of 11.86 Lac (11,85,542), accounting for 99.39% of the Dhenkanal District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 6.09 Lac (6,08,676), and the Hindu female population is around 5.77 Lac (5,76,866).

Dhenkanal Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Dhenkanal District, with a total Muslim population of 4.81 k (4,805), accounting for 0.4% of the Dhenkanal District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.59 k (2,586), and the Muslim female population is around 2.22 k (2,219).

Dhenkanal Religion Wise Population

Dhenkanal Urban Population

The Urban population of Dhenkanal District is 1.18 Lac (1,17,506), with 61.27 k (61,267) being males and 56.24 k (56,239) being females, making up 9.85% of the Dhenkanal total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 918 females for every 1000 males.

Dhenkanal Rural Population

The Rural population of Dhenkanal District is 10.75 Lac (10,75,305), with 5.51 Lac (5,51,326) being males and 5.24 Lac (5,23,979) being females, making up 90.15% of the Dhenkanal total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 951 females for every 1000 males.

Dhenkanal Literacy Rate

Dhenkanal District has a literacy rate of 78.76% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Dhenkanal District is 86.18 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Dhenkanal District is 71 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Dhenkanal District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.26%, while in the rural regions of Dhenkanal District, it is around 77.59%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Dhenkanal

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	78.76	86.18	71
Urban Area	89.26	93.28	84.89
Rural Area	77.59	85.37	69.49

Literacy Rate by Religion in Dhenkanal

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	78.72	86.15	70.95
Muslim	88.04	91.72	83.7
Religion not stated	77.21	85.56	67.42
Christian	87.48	93.49	80.73

Dhenkanal Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Dhenkanal District is 2.34 Lac (2,34,079) with 1.19 Lac (1,18,755) males and 1.15 Lac (1,15,324) females, which is 19.62% of Dhenkanal District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 972 females for every 1000 males.

Dhenkanal Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Dhenkanal District is 1.62 Lac (1,62,056) with 80.88 k (80,878) males and 81.18 k (81,178) females, which is 13.59% of Dhenkanal District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1004 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Dhenkanal

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	948
Urban Area	918
Rural Area	951

Sex Ratio by Religion in Dhenkanal

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	948
Muslim	859
Religion not stated	886
Christian	919

Dhenkanal Area & Households

The Total Area of Dhenkanal District is 4,452 Square KM, with a population density of 268 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Dhenkanal District are 5 and the Total Number of Villages in Dhenkanal District are 1,208.The Total Number of households in Dhenkanal District are 2.79 Lac(2,79,364).

Dhenkanal Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Dhenkanal District, there are about 4.36 Lac (4,35,533) workers, making up nearly 36.51% of the Dhenkanal District total population. Out of these, around 3.41 Lac (3,40,552) are male workers, and about 94.98 k (94,981) are female workers.

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

Dhenkanal - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036