Kendujhar Town Population

As per the 2011 Census, Kendujhar Town Tehsil has a population of 98.88 k (98,880) with 50.93 k (50,928) males and 47.95 k (47,952) females.The sex ratio in Kendujhar Town is 942, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Kendujhar Town Tehsil is 11.85 k (11,846) which is 11.98% of Kendujhar Town Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Kendujhar Town Tehsil is 960 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Kendujhar Town Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kendujhar District in the state of ODISHA in India.

Kendujhar Town Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Kendujhar Town Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.09 Lac (1,09,491), indicating a 10.73% increased from Kendujhar Town's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 56.12 k, and the estimated female population is 53.37 k.

Kendujhar Town Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Kendujhar Town Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.10 Lac (1,10,170), projecting a 11.42% increased from Kendujhar Town's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 56.44 k, and the estimated female population is 53.72 k.

Kendujhar Town Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Kendujhar Town Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 95.61 k (95,612), accounting for 96.69% of the Kendujhar Town Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 49.12 k (49,124), and the Hindu female population is around 46.49 k (46,488).

Kendujhar Town Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Kendujhar Town Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 2.48 k (2,479), accounting for 2.51% of the Kendujhar Town Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 1.36 k (1,360), and the Muslim female population is around 1.12 k (1,119).

Kendujhar Town Religion Wise Population

Kendujhar Town Urban Population

The Urban population of Kendujhar Town Tehsil is 60.59 k (60,590), with 31.48 k (31,481) being males and 29.11 k (29,109) being females, making up 61.28% of the Kendujhar Town total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 925 females for every 1000 males.

Kendujhar Town Rural Population

The Rural population of Kendujhar Town Tehsil is 38.29 k (38,290), with 19.45 k (19,447) being males and 18.84 k (18,843) being females, making up 38.72% of the Kendujhar Town total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 969 females for every 1000 males.

Kendujhar Town Literacy Rate

Kendujhar Town Tehsil has a literacy rate of 80.42% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Kendujhar Town Tehsil is 87.02 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Kendujhar Town Tehsil is 73.39 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Kendujhar Town Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 87.23%, while in the rural regions of Kendujhar Town Tehsil, it is around 69.19%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Kendujhar Town

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	80.42	87.02	73.39
Urban Area	87.23	92.06	82
Rural Area	69.19	78.51	59.54

Literacy Rate by Religion in Kendujhar Town

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	80.15	86.84	73.08
Muslim	89.13	91.65	85.96
Other religions and persuasions	71.59	83.94	58.96
Christian	97.72	100	93.51

Kendujhar Town Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Kendujhar Town Tehsil is 15.17 k (15,174) with 7.70 k (7,699) males and 7.48 k (7,475) females, which is 15.35% of Kendujhar Town Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 971 females for every 1000 males.

Kendujhar Town Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Kendujhar Town Tehsil is 33.06 k (33,057) with 16.76 k (16,756) males and 16.30 k (16,301) females, which is 33.43% of Kendujhar Town Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 973 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Kendujhar Town

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	942
Urban Area	925
Rural Area	969

Sex Ratio by Religion in Kendujhar Town

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	947
Muslim	823
Other religions and persuasions	925
Christian	488

Kendujhar Town Area & Households

The Total Area of Kendujhar Town Tehsil is 180.67 Square KM, with a population density of 547 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Kendujhar Town Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Kendujhar Town Tehsil are 60.The Total Number of households in Kendujhar Town Tehsil are 22.02 k(22,024).

Kendujhar Town Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Kendujhar Town Tehsil, there are about 33.96 k (33,958) workers, making up nearly 34.34% of the Kendujhar Town Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 26.65 k (26,650) are male workers, and about 7.31 k (7,308) are female workers.

Kendujhar Town - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Kendujhar Town Census Frequently Asked Questions