Kandhamal Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kandhamal District has a population of 7.33 Lac (7,33,110) with 3.60 Lac (3,59,945) males and 3.73 Lac (3,73,165) females.The sex ratio in Kandhamal is 1037, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kandhamal District is 1.10 Lac (1,09,709) which is 14.96% of Kandhamal District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kandhamal District is 963 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Kandhamal District is listed as part of ODISHA State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Kandhamal Population Census 2011
- Kandhamal Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
Kandhamal Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kandhamal District current estimated population is projected to be 8.12 Lac (8,11,776), indicating a 10.73% increased from Kandhamal's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 3.97 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.15 Lac.
Kandhamal Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kandhamal District estimated population is projected to be 8.17 Lac (8,16,814), projecting a 11.42% increased from Kandhamal's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 3.99 Lac, and the estimated female population is 4.18 Lac.
Kandhamal Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kandhamal District, with a total Hindu population of 5.80 Lac (5,80,300), accounting for 79.16% of the Kandhamal District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.86 Lac (2,85,574), and the Hindu female population is around 2.95 Lac (2,94,726).
Kandhamal Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Kandhamal District, with a total Christian population of 1.49 Lac (1,48,895), accounting for 20.31% of the Kandhamal District population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 72.45 k (72,452), and the Christian female population is around 76.44 k (76,443).
Kandhamal Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 5,80,300 | 79.16% |
| Christian | 1,48,895 | 20.31% |
| Muslim | 2,138 | 0.29% |
| Religion not stated | 1,335 | 0.18% |
| Buddhist | 290 | 0.04% |
| Sikh | 82 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 47 | 0.01% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 23 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKandhamal Urban Population
The Urban population of Kandhamal District is 72.28 k (72,279), with 36.42 k (36,422) being males and 35.86 k (35,857) being females, making up 9.86% of the Kandhamal total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 985 females for every 1000 males.
Kandhamal Rural Population
The Rural population of Kandhamal District is 6.61 Lac (6,60,831), with 3.24 Lac (3,23,523) being males and 3.37 Lac (3,37,308) being females, making up 90.14% of the Kandhamal total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1043 females for every 1000 males.
Kandhamal Literacy Rate
Kandhamal District has a literacy rate of 64.13% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kandhamal District is 76.93 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kandhamal District is 51.94 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Kandhamal District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 86.81%, while in the rural regions of Kandhamal District, it is around 61.52%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kandhamal
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 64.13 | 76.93 | 51.94 |
| Urban Area | 86.81 | 93.3 | 80.29 |
| Rural Area | 61.52 | 74.99 | 48.77 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kandhamal
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 65.48 | 78.33 | 53.17 |
| Christian | 58.35 | 70.96 | 46.67 |
| Muslim | 78.66 | 86.77 | 70.35 |
| Religion not stated | 65.98 | 76.92 | 56.18 |
Kandhamal Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kandhamal District is 1.16 Lac (1,15,544) with 56.99 k (56,987) males and 58.56 k (58,557) females, which is 15.76% of Kandhamal District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1028 females for every 1000 males.
Kandhamal Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kandhamal District is 3.93 Lac (3,92,820) with 1.91 Lac (1,90,506) males and 2.02 Lac (2,02,314) females, which is 53.58% of Kandhamal District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1062 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kandhamal
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1037 |
| Urban Area | 985 |
| Rural Area | 1043 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kandhamal
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1033 |
| Christian | 1056 |
| Muslim | 1000 |
| Religion not stated | 1054 |
Kandhamal Area & Households
The Total Area of Kandhamal District is 8,021 Square KM, with a population density of 91 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kandhamal District are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Kandhamal District are 2,587.The Total Number of households in Kandhamal District are 1.72 Lac(1,72,022).
Kandhamal Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kandhamal District, there are about 3.55 Lac (3,55,349) workers, making up nearly 48.47% of the Kandhamal District total population. Out of these, around 1.94 Lac (1,93,515) are male workers, and about 1.62 Lac (1,61,834) are female workers.
Kandhamal - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Kandhamal district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 2,11,421, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 7,33,110 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991. The growth rate of 21.69% 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 12.18%.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.
Kandhamal District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 2,11,421 to 7,33,110.
- The year 1991 stands out with a growth rate of 21.69%.
- 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 | 2.11 Lac | --- | --- | 1.05 Lac | 1.06 Lac |
| 1911 | 2.39 Lac | 27.85 k | 13.17324201 | 1.19 Lac | 1.20 Lac |
| 1921 | 2.38 Lac | -1.07 k | -0.445518071 | 1.18 Lac | 1.20 Lac |
| 1931 | 2.61 Lac | 22.35 k | 9.383055003 | 1.29 Lac | 1.32 Lac |
| 1941 | 2.85 Lac | 24.30 k | 9.325406725 | 1.41 Lac | 1.44 Lac |
| 1951 | 2.89 Lac | 4.33 k | 1.519018448 | 1.43 Lac | 1.46 Lac |
| 1961 | 3.24 Lac | 34.81 k | 12.03705625 | 1.60 Lac | 1.64 Lac |
| 1971 | 3.94 Lac | 69.78 k | 21.53825261 | 1.96 Lac | 1.98 Lac |
| 1981 | 4.49 Lac | 55.14 k | 14.00324552 | 2.24 Lac | 2.25 Lac |
| 1991 | 5.46 Lac | 97.37 k | 21.689455 | 2.73 Lac | 2.73 Lac |
| 2001 | 6.48 Lac | 1.02 Lac | 18.65706477 | 3.23 Lac | 3.25 Lac |
| 2011 | 7.33 Lac | 84.91 k | 13.09917757 | 3.60 Lac | 3.73 Lac |
Kandhamal - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8.12 Lac (8,11,776) | 10.73% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 8.17 Lac (8,16,814) | 11.42% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 8.21 Lac (8,21,173) | 12.01% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 8.25 Lac (8,25,029) | 12.54% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 8.29 Lac (8,28,903) | 13.07% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 8.33 Lac (8,32,759) | 13.59% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 8.37 Lac (8,36,632) | 14.12% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 8.40 Lac (8,39,793) | 14.55% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 8.42 Lac (8,42,451) | 14.91% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 8.45 Lac (8,45,126) | 15.28% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 8.48 Lac (8,47,766) | 15.64% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 8.50 Lac (8,50,441) | 16% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 8.53 Lac (8,53,098) | 16.37% | 0.37 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kandhamal District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 8.53 Lac (8,53,098), with a male population of 4.15 Lac (4,14,920) and a female population of 4.38 Lac (4,38,410). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Kandhamal District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.