Orissa Population | Sex Ratio | Literacy
As per details from Census 2011, Orissa has population of 4.2 Crores, an increase from figure of 3.68 Crore in 2001 census. Total population of Orissa as per lastest census data is 41,974,218 of which male and female are 21,212,136 and 20,762,082 respectively. In 2001, total population was 36,804,660 in which males were 18,660,570 while females were 18,144,090. The total population growth in this decade was 14.05 percent while in previous decade it was 15.94 percent. The population of Orissa forms 3.47 percent of India in 2011. In 2001, the figure was 3.58 percent.
Orissa Sex Ratio 2024
Sex Ratio in Orissa is 979 i.e. for each 1000 male, which is below national average of 940 as per latest census. In 2001, the sex ratio of female was 972 per 1000 males in Orissa.
Orissa Literacy Rate 2024
Literacy rate in Orissa has seen upward trend and is 72.87 percent as per latest population census. Of that, male literacy stands at 81.59 percent while female literacy is at 64.01 percent.
Orissa 2024 Population
What is the population of Orissa in 2024 ? The last census of Orissa was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we do have projection of Orissa 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.| Year | Projected Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 4.20 Crores | 41,974,218 |
| 2021 | 4.70 Crores | 47,020,000 |
| 2022 | 4.75 Crores | 47,500,000 |
| 2023 | 4.79 Crores | 47,920,000 |
Orissa Religion wise Population 2024
Hinduism is majority religion in state of Orissa with 93.63 % followers. Christianity is second most popular religion in Orissa state with 2.77 % following it. In Orissa state, Islam is followed by 2.17 %, Jainism by 0.02 %, Sikhism by 0.05 % and Buddhism by 0.05 %. Around 1.14 % stated 'Other Religion', approximately 0.18 % stated 'No Particular Religion'.
| Description | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 93.63 % |
| Christian | 2.77 % |
| Muslim | 2.17 % |
| Other religion | 1.14 % |
Orissa Population Data
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Approximate Population | 4.2 Crores | 3.68 Crore |
| Actual Population | 41,974,218 | 36,804,660 |
| Male | 21,212,136 | 18,660,570 |
| Female | 20,762,082 | 18,144,090 |
| Population Growth | 14.05% | 15.94% |
| Percantage of total Population | 3.47% | 3.58% |
| Sex Ratio | 979 | 972 |
| Child Sex Ratio | 941 | 953 |
| Density/km2 | 270 | 236 |
| Area(Km 2) | 155,707 | 155,707 |
| Total Child Population (0-6 Age) | 5,273,194 | 5,358,810 |
| Literacy | 72.87 % | 63.08 % |
| Male Literacy | 81.59 % | 75.35 % |
| Female Literacy | 64.01 % | 50.51 % |
Orissa Urban Population
Out of total population of Orissa, 16.69% people live in urban regions. The urban population of Orissa increased by 26.94 percent during 2001-2011 period and is expected to rise further. Sex Ratio in urban regions of Orissa was 932 females per 1000 males. Average Literacy rate in Orissa for Urban regions was 85.75 percent.
Orissa Rural Population
Of the total population of Orissa state, around 83.31 percent live in the villages of rural areas. The population growth rate in Orissa for rural populatation recorded for this decade (2001-2011) was 11.77%. In rural regions of Orissa state, female sex ratio per 1000 males was 989. Average literacy rate in Orissa for rural areas was 70.22 percent.
Orissa City List
Orissa Metropolitan Regions
| Large Metropolitan Region | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhubaneswar | 886,397 | 468,577 | 417,820 |
| Cuttack | 653,149 | 338,788 | 314,361 |
| Raurkela | 552,239 | 289,925 | 262,314 |
Orissa State Information
Recently as per Orissa census data, 90.35% houses are owned while 6.68% were rented. In all, 75.07% couples in Orissa lived in single family. In 2011, 45.04% of Orissa population had access to Banking and Non-Banking Finance Corporation. Only 1.40% of Orissa population had internet facility which is likely to improve in 2021 due to Reliance Jio and Airtel. This is likely to see increased ecommerce penetration of Flipkart/Amazon in Orissa. 1.79% of family in Orissa owned car while 14.50% owned two wheller. Due to increase in literacy rate of Orissa, we are also seeing increase in interest in purchasing Health and Life Insurance policies by Orissa population. In few months we will also get details of election data for Orissa.The capital city which is also the largest city in the state of Orissa is Bhubaneswar. The languages spoken in the Orissa state includes Oriya. In total Orissa (OR) state comprises 30 districts. The ISOCODE assigned by International Organization for Standardization for Orissa state is OR.