Kendrapara Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kendrapara District has a population of 14.40 Lac (14,40,361) with 7.18 Lac (7,17,814) males and 7.23 Lac (7,22,547) females.The sex ratio in Kendrapara is 1007, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kendrapara District is 1.61 Lac (1,61,159) which is 11.19% of Kendrapara District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kendrapara District is 927 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Kendrapara District is listed as part of ODISHA State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Kendrapara Population Census 2011
- Kendrapara 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
Kendrapara Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kendrapara District current estimated population is projected to be 15.95 Lac (15,94,919), indicating a 10.73% increased from Kendrapara 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 7.91 Lac, and the estimated female population is 8.04 Lac.
Kendrapara Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kendrapara District estimated population is projected to be 16.05 Lac (16,04,815), projecting a 11.42% increased from Kendrapara 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 7.96 Lac, and the estimated female population is 8.09 Lac.
Kendrapara Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kendrapara District, with a total Hindu population of 13.87 Lac (13,86,792), accounting for 96.28% of the Kendrapara District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 6.91 Lac (6,91,200), and the Hindu female population is around 6.96 Lac (6,95,592).
Kendrapara Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kendrapara District, with a total Muslim population of 50.25 k (50,247), accounting for 3.49% of the Kendrapara District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 24.93 k (24,932), and the Muslim female population is around 25.32 k (25,315).
Kendrapara Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 13,86,792 | 96.28% |
| Muslim | 50,247 | 3.49% |
| Religion not stated | 1,592 | 0.11% |
| Christian | 1,423 | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 169 | 0.01% |
| Buddhist | 62 | 0% |
| Jain | 52 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 24 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKendrapara Urban Population
The Urban population of Kendrapara District is 83.53 k (83,534), with 42.76 k (42,761) being males and 40.77 k (40,773) being females, making up 5.8% of the Kendrapara total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 954 females for every 1000 males.
Kendrapara Rural Population
The Rural population of Kendrapara District is 13.57 Lac (13,56,827), with 6.75 Lac (6,75,053) being males and 6.82 Lac (6,81,774) being females, making up 94.2% of the Kendrapara total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1010 females for every 1000 males.
Kendrapara Literacy Rate
Kendrapara District has a literacy rate of 85.15% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kendrapara District is 91.45 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kendrapara District is 78.96 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kendrapara District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.28%, while in the rural regions of Kendrapara District, it is around 84.96%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kendrapara
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 85.15 | 91.45 | 78.96 |
| Urban Area | 88.28 | 92.65 | 83.73 |
| Rural Area | 84.96 | 91.38 | 78.67 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kendrapara
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 85.31 | 91.66 | 79.06 |
| Muslim | 80.86 | 85.77 | 76.11 |
| Religion not stated | 80.75 | 85.71 | 75.83 |
| Christian | 85.06 | 87.88 | 82.1 |
Kendrapara Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kendrapara District is 3.10 Lac (3,09,780) with 1.56 Lac (1,55,531) males and 1.54 Lac (1,54,249) females, which is 21.51% of Kendrapara District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 992 females for every 1000 males.
Kendrapara Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kendrapara District is 9.48 k (9,484) with 4.75 k (4,748) males and 4.74 k (4,736) females, which is 0.66% of Kendrapara District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 998 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kendrapara
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1007 |
| Urban Area | 954 |
| Rural Area | 1010 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kendrapara
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 1007 |
| Muslim | 1016 |
| Religion not stated | 959 |
| Christian | 950 |
Kendrapara Area & Households
The Total Area of Kendrapara District is 2,644 Square KM, with a population density of 545 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kendrapara District are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Kendrapara District are 1,547.The Total Number of households in Kendrapara District are 3.22 Lac(3,21,934).
Kendrapara Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kendrapara District, there are about 4.67 Lac (4,66,890) workers, making up nearly 32.41% of the Kendrapara District total population. Out of these, around 3.86 Lac (3,86,382) are male workers, and about 80.51 k (80,508) are female workers.
Kendrapara - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Kendrapara district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 4,59,224, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 14,40,361 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1971. The growth rate of 26.79% 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 11.31%.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.
Kendrapara District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 4,59,224 to 14,40,361.
- The year 1971 stands out with a growth rate of 26.79%.
- 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 | 4.59 Lac | --- | --- | 2.22 Lac | 2.37 Lac |
| 1911 | 4.70 Lac | 11.13 k | 2.423871575 | 2.24 Lac | 2.46 Lac |
| 1921 | 4.57 Lac | -13.22 k | -2.810643025 | 2.12 Lac | 2.45 Lac |
| 1931 | 4.87 Lac | 29.49 k | 6.451048377 | 2.30 Lac | 2.56 Lac |
| 1941 | 5.10 Lac | 22.92 k | 4.710197791 | 2.45 Lac | 2.65 Lac |
| 1951 | 5.26 Lac | 16.93 k | 3.321780565 | 2.58 Lac | 2.68 Lac |
| 1961 | 6.49 Lac | 1.23 Lac | 23.36021669 | 3.22 Lac | 3.28 Lac |
| 1971 | 8.23 Lac | 1.74 Lac | 26.79068822 | 4.10 Lac | 4.14 Lac |
| 1981 | 9.81 Lac | 1.58 Lac | 19.1593671 | 4.91 Lac | 4.91 Lac |
| 1991 | 11.50 Lac | 1.68 Lac | 17.15029978 | 5.73 Lac | 5.77 Lac |
| 2001 | 13.02 Lac | 1.53 Lac | 13.2669741 | 6.46 Lac | 6.56 Lac |
| 2011 | 14.40 Lac | 1.38 Lac | 10.62638008 | 7.18 Lac | 7.23 Lac |
Kendrapara - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15.95 Lac (15,94,919) | 10.73% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 16.05 Lac (16,04,815) | 11.42% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 16.13 Lac (16,13,381) | 12.01% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 16.21 Lac (16,20,957) | 12.54% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 16.29 Lac (16,28,567) | 13.07% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 16.36 Lac (16,36,143) | 13.59% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 16.44 Lac (16,43,753) | 14.12% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 16.50 Lac (16,49,964) | 14.55% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 16.55 Lac (16,55,185) | 14.91% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 16.60 Lac (16,60,441) | 15.28% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 16.66 Lac (16,65,628) | 15.64% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 16.71 Lac (16,70,883) | 16% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 16.76 Lac (16,76,105) | 16.37% | 0.37 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kendrapara District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 16.76 Lac (16,76,105), with a male population of 8.27 Lac (8,27,447) and a female population of 8.49 Lac (8,48,877). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Kendrapara District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.47%.