In this post, we share an odisha most important Topic Census of Odisha That helps your Upcoming Odisha Competitive Exam. Odisha Population and sex ratio and Sex Ratio.
The Census of India is a vital source of demographic data, and the Census 2011 is still the most recent comprehensive data available for state-level analysis in India, including for Odisha. While projections for 2023 or 2024 exist, for OPSC exams, questions are predominantly based on Census 2011 figures unless explicitly stated otherwise (e.g., related to recent surveys like NFHS).
Here’s a detailed breakdown of key Census 2011 data for Odisha, crucial for your OPSC exam:
Census of Odisha 2011: Notes for OPSC Exam
1. Overall Population Statistics
Total Population:4,19,74,218 (4.19 Crores)
Rank in India: 11th most populous state.
Share of India’s Population: 3.47% of India’s total population.
Male Population: 2,12,12,136
Female Population: 2,07,62,082
Decadal Growth Rate (2001-2011):14.05% (Lower than the national average of 17.7%)
2. Population Density
Population Density:270 persons per sq. km.
India’s Average: 382 persons per sq. km. (Odisha is below the national average).
Highest Density District:Khordha (due to Bhubaneswar)
Lowest Density District:Kandhamal
3. Sex Ratio
Overall Sex Ratio (Females per 1000 Males):979
India’s Average: 943 (Odisha’s sex ratio is better than the national average).
Child Sex Ratio (0-6 years):941
India’s Average: 919 (Odisha’s child sex ratio is also better than the national average).
Highest Sex Ratio District:Rayagada (1035)
Lowest Sex Ratio District:Khurda (929)
4. Literacy Rate
Overall Literacy Rate:72.87%
India’s Average: 74.04% (Odisha is slightly below the national average).
Male Literacy Rate:81.59%
Female Literacy Rate:64.01%
Highest Literacy District:Khordha (86.88%)
Lowest Literacy District:Nabarangpur (46.43%)
Highest Male Literacy: Khordha (92.83%)
Lowest Male Literacy: Malkangiri (53.30%)
Highest Female Literacy: Khordha (80.12%)
Lowest Female Literacy: Koraput (35.61%)
5. Rural and Urban Population
Rural Population: 3,49,70,562 (Approx. 83.32%)
Urban Population: 70,03,656 (Approx. 16.68%)
Odisha is still predominantly a rural state, with one of the lower urbanization rates in India.
Highest Urbanized District (Percentage):Khordha (48.11%)
Lowest Urbanized District (Percentage):Boudh (4.65%)
6. Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population: 95,90,756 (Approx. 22.85% of total population)
Odisha has a significant tribal population and ranks 3rd numerically in terms of ST population among Indian states.
Highest ST Population District (Percentage): Malkangiri, Mayurbhanj
ST Sex Ratio: 1029 (Higher than general sex ratio, indicating a healthier gender balance in tribal communities).
Scheduled Caste (SC) Population: 71,88,463 (Approx. 17.13% of total population)
Odisha has 93 different SC communities.
Highest SC Population District (Percentage): Ganjam
