Kendujhar Population
As per the 2011 Census, Kendujhar District has a population of 18.02 Lac (18,01,733) with 9.06 Lac (9,06,487) males and 8.95 Lac (8,95,246) females.The sex ratio in Kendujhar is 988, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kendujhar District is 2.59 Lac (2,59,403) which is 14.4% of Kendujhar District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kendujhar District is 967 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Kendujhar District is listed as part of ODISHA State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- Kendujhar Population Census 2011
- Kendujhar 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
Kendujhar Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Kendujhar District current estimated population is projected to be 19.95 Lac (19,95,068), indicating a 10.73% increased from Kendujhar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 9.99 Lac, and the estimated female population is 9.96 Lac.
Kendujhar Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Kendujhar District estimated population is projected to be 20.07 Lac (20,07,447), projecting a 11.42% increased from Kendujhar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 10.05 Lac, and the estimated female population is 10.03 Lac.
Kendujhar Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in Kendujhar District, with a total Hindu population of 17.53 Lac (17,52,694), accounting for 97.28% of the Kendujhar District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 8.81 Lac (8,80,878), and the Hindu female population is around 8.72 Lac (8,71,816).
Kendujhar Muslim Population
Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kendujhar District, with a total Muslim population of 27.75 k (27,752), accounting for 1.54% of the Kendujhar District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 15.01 k (15,013), and the Muslim female population is around 12.74 k (12,739).
Kendujhar Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 17,52,694 | 97.28% |
| Muslim | 27,752 | 1.54% |
| Christian | 9,141 | 0.51% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 7,372 | 0.41% |
| Religion not stated | 2,257 | 0.13% |
| Sikh | 2,177 | 0.12% |
| Buddhist | 209 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 131 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationKendujhar Urban Population
The Urban population of Kendujhar District is 2.53 Lac (2,53,059), with 1.32 Lac (1,31,820) being males and 1.21 Lac (1,21,239) being females, making up 14.05% of the Kendujhar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 920 females for every 1000 males.
Kendujhar Rural Population
The Rural population of Kendujhar District is 15.49 Lac (15,48,674), with 7.75 Lac (7,74,667) being males and 7.74 Lac (7,74,007) being females, making up 85.95% of the Kendujhar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1000 females for every 1000 males.
Kendujhar Literacy Rate
Kendujhar District has a literacy rate of 68.24% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kendujhar District is 78.12 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kendujhar District is 58.28 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Kendujhar District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 78.61%, while in the rural regions of Kendujhar District, it is around 66.53%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kendujhar
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 68.24 | 78.12 | 58.28 |
| Urban Area | 78.61 | 85.76 | 70.8 |
| Rural Area | 66.53 | 76.8 | 56.3 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Kendujhar
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 68.08 | 78.01 | 58.09 |
| Muslim | 83.92 | 88.12 | 78.85 |
| Christian | 60.46 | 70.94 | 50.33 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 48.6 | 63.19 | 34.64 |
Kendujhar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kendujhar District is 2.09 Lac (2,09,357) with 1.05 Lac (1,04,684) males and 1.05 Lac (1,04,673) females, which is 11.62% of Kendujhar District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1000 females for every 1000 males.
Kendujhar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kendujhar District is 8.19 Lac (8,18,878) with 4.06 Lac (4,05,927) males and 4.13 Lac (4,12,951) females, which is 45.45% of Kendujhar District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1018 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kendujhar
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 988 |
| Urban Area | 920 |
| Rural Area | 1000 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Kendujhar
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 990 |
| Muslim | 849 |
| Christian | 1026 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1017 |
Kendujhar Area & Households
The Total Area of Kendujhar District is 8,303 Square KM, with a population density of 217 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kendujhar District are 9 and the Total Number of Villages in Kendujhar District are 2,123.The Total Number of households in Kendujhar District are 4.05 Lac(4,05,272).
Kendujhar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Kendujhar District, there are about 7.67 Lac (7,66,514) workers, making up nearly 42.54% of the Kendujhar District total population. Out of these, around 4.98 Lac (4,98,077) are male workers, and about 2.68 Lac (2,68,437) are female workers.
Kendujhar - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, Kendujhar district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 2,85,758, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 18,01,733 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1971. The growth rate of 28.55% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 18.44%.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.
Kendujhar District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 2,85,758 to 18,01,733.
- The year 1971 stands out with a growth rate of 28.55%.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 2.86 Lac | --- | --- | 1.44 Lac | 1.42 Lac |
| 1911 | 3.65 Lac | 78.94 k | 27.6261732 | 1.82 Lac | 1.83 Lac |
| 1921 | 3.79 Lac | 14.79 k | 4.056462537 | 1.87 Lac | 1.93 Lac |
| 1931 | 4.61 Lac | 81.11 k | 21.37387482 | 2.27 Lac | 2.33 Lac |
| 1941 | 5.30 Lac | 69.18 k | 15.01859495 | 2.63 Lac | 2.66 Lac |
| 1951 | 5.88 Lac | 58.66 k | 11.07145149 | 2.95 Lac | 2.94 Lac |
| 1961 | 7.43 Lac | 1.55 Lac | 26.31937611 | 3.75 Lac | 3.68 Lac |
| 1971 | 9.56 Lac | 2.12 Lac | 28.54765476 | 4.83 Lac | 4.72 Lac |
| 1981 | 11.15 Lac | 1.59 Lac | 16.65156136 | 5.62 Lac | 5.52 Lac |
| 1991 | 13.37 Lac | 2.22 Lac | 19.95331153 | 6.77 Lac | 6.60 Lac |
| 2001 | 15.62 Lac | 2.25 Lac | 16.82570122 | 7.90 Lac | 7.72 Lac |
| 2011 | 18.02 Lac | 2.40 Lac | 15.34856177 | 9.06 Lac | 8.95 Lac |
Kendujhar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19.95 Lac (19,95,068) | 10.73% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 20.07 Lac (20,07,447) | 11.42% | 0.69 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 20.18 Lac (20,18,162) | 12.01% | 0.59 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 20.28 Lac (20,27,638) | 12.54% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 20.37 Lac (20,37,158) | 13.07% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 20.47 Lac (20,46,635) | 13.59% | 0.52 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 20.56 Lac (20,56,154) | 14.12% | 0.53 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 20.64 Lac (20,63,923) | 14.55% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 20.70 Lac (20,70,455) | 14.91% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 20.77 Lac (20,77,029) | 15.28% | 0.37 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 20.84 Lac (20,83,517) | 15.64% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 20.90 Lac (20,90,091) | 16% | 0.36 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 20.97 Lac (20,96,622) | 16.37% | 0.37 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Kendujhar District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 20.97 Lac (20,96,622), with a male population of 10.45 Lac (10,44,937) and a female population of 10.52 Lac (10,51,771). This reflects a total growth of 16.37% from Kendujhar District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.65%.