Khordha Population

As per the 2011 Census, Khordha District has a population of 22.52 Lac (22,51,673) with 11.67 Lac (11,67,137) males and 10.85 Lac (10,84,536) females.The sex ratio in Khordha is 930, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Khordha District is 2.37 Lac (2,37,394) which is 10.54% of Khordha District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Khordha District is 917 females for every 1000 males.

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

Khordha Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Khordha District current estimated population is projected to be 24.93 Lac (24,93,288), indicating a 10.73% increased from Khordha 's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 12.86 Lac, and the estimated female population is 12.07 Lac.

Khordha Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Khordha District estimated population is projected to be 25.09 Lac (25,08,759), projecting a 11.42% increased from Khordha 's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 12.94 Lac, and the estimated female population is 12.15 Lac.

Khordha Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Khordha District, with a total Hindu population of 21.48 Lac (21,47,632), accounting for 95.38% of the Khordha District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 11.13 Lac (11,13,361), and the Hindu female population is around 10.34 Lac (10,34,271).

Khordha Muslim Population

Muslim is the second most popular religion in Khordha District, with a total Muslim population of 84.06 k (84,060), accounting for 3.73% of the Khordha District population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 43.65 k (43,648), and the Muslim female population is around 40.41 k (40,412).

Khordha Religion Wise Population

Khordha Urban Population

The Urban population of Khordha District is 10.84 Lac (10,84,316), with 5.71 Lac (5,71,328) being males and 5.13 Lac (5,12,988) being females, making up 48.16% of the Khordha total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 898 females for every 1000 males.

Khordha Rural Population

The Rural population of Khordha District is 11.67 Lac (11,67,357), with 5.96 Lac (5,95,809) being males and 5.72 Lac (5,71,548) being females, making up 51.84% of the Khordha total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 960 females for every 1000 males.

Khordha Literacy Rate

Khordha District has a literacy rate of 86.88% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Khordha District is 91.78 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Khordha District is 81.61 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Khordha District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 91.04%, while in the rural regions of Khordha District, it is around 82.95%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Khordha

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	86.88	91.78	81.61
Urban Area	91.04	94.24	87.46
Rural Area	82.95	89.38	76.28

Literacy Rate by Religion in Khordha

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	86.94	91.85	81.67
Muslim	84.32	89.47	78.75
Christian	90.86	94.27	87.48
Religion not stated	86.82	91.88	81.41

Khordha Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Khordha District is 2.97 Lac (2,97,472) with 1.52 Lac (1,51,528) males and 1.46 Lac (1,45,944) females, which is 13.21% of Khordha District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 964 females for every 1000 males.

Khordha Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Khordha District is 1.15 Lac (1,15,051) with 59.09 k (59,094) males and 55.96 k (55,957) females, which is 5.11% of Khordha District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 947 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Khordha

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	930
Urban Area	898
Rural Area	960

Sex Ratio by Religion in Khordha

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	929
Muslim	926
Christian	1006
Religion not stated	920

Khordha Area & Households

The Total Area of Khordha District is 2,813 Square KM, with a population density of 800 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Khordha District are 13 and the Total Number of Villages in Khordha District are 1,534.The Total Number of households in Khordha District are 4.94 Lac(4,94,212).

Khordha Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Khordha District, there are about 7.92 Lac (7,92,193) workers, making up nearly 35.18% of the Khordha District total population. Out of these, around 6.46 Lac (6,45,880) are male workers, and about 1.46 Lac (1,46,313) are female workers.

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

Khordha - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036