Odisha Sex Ratio
According to the Census of 2011, Orissa’s population stands at 4.2 crores, an increase from the last 3.68 crores in the 2001 census. The most recent census data places the total population of Orissa at 41,974,218, of whom there are 21,212,136 males and 20,762,082 females. In the year 2001, the total population was 36,804,660, of whom 18,660,570 were males and 18,144,090 were females.
The overall rate of growth of the population during this decade was 14.05 percent, while in the previous decade, it was 15.94 percent. According to the 2011 census, Orissa accounts for 3.47 percent of India’s population. In 2001, it was 3.58 percent.
Orissa's Sex Ratio, 2025
According to the latest census, Orissa’s sex ratio is 979 females for each 1,000 males, which is below the national average of 940. In Orissa, the number of females per 1,000 males in 2001 was 972.
Orissa Sex Ratio 2025
The literacy rate in Orissa is upward around 72.87 percent as per Recent Population Census. Of this, male literacy is about 81.59 percent and female literacy is about 64.01 percent.
Population by Religion in Odisha as of 2025
Hinduism represents the majority religion in Orissa, practiced by 93.63%. Christianity is the second most predominant religion in Orissa, followed by 2.77%. Within the Orissa state, Islam constitutes 2.17%, Jainism 0.02%, Sikhism 0.05%, and Buddhism 0.05%. Other religions are professed by about 1.14%, while no particular religion has been stated by around 0.18%.
| Description | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 93.63 % |
| Christian | 2.77 % |
| Muslim | 2.17 % |
| Other religion | 1.14 % |
Orissa Population 2025
What will Orissa’s population be in 2025? The last census was conducted in 2011, and the next census will be in 2021; however, the census was postponed or canceled. We do, however, have Population Projections for Orissa in 2024 based on the likely rate of Population Growth.
| 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 |
| 2024 | 4.83 Crores | 48,270,000 |
| 2025 | 4.86 Crores | 48,580,000 |
| 2026 | 4.88 Crores | 48,840,000 |
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 is home to 16.69% of its total population, who live in urban areas. Urban population growth in Orissa between 2001 and 2011 was 26.94% and is expected to escalate. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1000 males in urban regions of Orissa. The average literacy rate for Orissa is about 85.75 % in urban areas.
Orissa Rural Population
83.31% of Orissa’s total population is rural population. Growth rate was 11.77% during the decade (2001-2011) in Orissa for the rural population. The female:male sex ratio stood at 989 in rural regions of Orissa. In Orissa, the average literacy rate stands at that of 70.22% in the rural sector.
Orissa is home to 16.69% of its total population, who live in urban areas. Urban population growth in Orissa between 2001 and 2011 was 26.94% and is expected to escalate. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1000 males in urban regions of Orissa. The average literacy rate for Orissa is about 85.75 % in urban areas.
Odisha Metropolitan Regions Sex Ratio
| S.No. | District Name | Population | Sex Ratio | Child Sex Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Rayagada | 967,911 | 1,051 | 965 |
| 2. | Gajapati | 577,817 | 1,043 | 967 |
| 3. | Kandhamal | 733,110 | 1,037 | 962 |
| 4. | Koraput | 1,379,647 | 1,032 | 979 |
| 5. | Nuapada | 610,382 | 1,021 | 981 |
| 6. | Malkangiri | 613,192 | 1,020 | 992 |
| 7. | Nabarangapur | 1,220,946 | 1,019 | 998 |
| 8. | Kendrapara | 1,440,361 | 1,007 | 926 |
| 9. | Mayurbhanj | 2,519,738 | 1,006 | 960 |
| 10. | Kalahandi | 1,576,869 | 1,003 | 957 |
| 11. | Baudh | 441,162 | 991 | 978 |
| 12. | Kendujhar | 1,801,733 | 988 | 967 |
| 13. | Balangir | 1,648,997 | 987 | 955 |
| 14. | Ganjam | 3,529,031 | 983 | 908 |
| 15. | Bhadrak | 1,506,337 | 981 | 942 |
| 16. | Bargarh | 1,481,255 | 977 | 957 |
| 17. | Sambalpur | 1,041,099 | 976 | 940 |
| 18. | Debagarh | 312,520 | 975 | 927 |
| 19. | Jajapur | 1,827,192 | 973 | 926 |
| 20. | Sundargarh | 2,093,437 | 973 | 946 |
| 21. | Jagatsinghapur | 1,136,971 | 968 | 929 |
| 22. | Puri | 1,698,730 | 963 | 932 |
| 23. | Subarnapur | 610,183 | 960 | 952 |
| 24. | Balasore | 2,320,529 | 957 | 943 |
| 25. | Jharsuguda | 579,505 | 953 | 943 |
| 26. | Dhenkanal | 1,192,811 | 947 | 877 |
| 27. | Anugul | 1,273,821 | 943 | 889 |
| 28. | Cuttack | 2,624,470 | 940 | 914 |
| 29. | Khordha | 2,251,673 | 929 | 916 |
| 30. | Nayagarh | 962,789 | 915 | 855 |
Orissa Sex Ratio | 979 | 941 | ||
Orissa State Information
Recent census data from Orissa indicates that 90.35% of homes are owned; 6.68% are rented. Out of these, 75.07% of the couples in Orissa lived in single-families. In 2011, 45.04% of Orissa’s population had accessed banking and non-banking finance corporations. Internet accessibility is a concern, with only 1.40% in 2011. With Jio and Airtel providing better network connectivity in the near future, it is expected e-commerce companies like Flipkart and Amazon will see expansion. 1.79% of families in Orissa own a car while 14.50% own a two-wheeler. With the rise in the literacy rates in Orissa, one sees a rise in the interest in buying Health and Life Insurance policies by the Orissa population. In a few months, we will also await election data for Orissa.
Bhubaneswar is the capital of Orissa and the largest city. The major language is Oriya. In total, Orissa state is comprised of 30 districts. The ISOCODE assigned by the International Organization for Standardization, for Orissa state is OR.
Odisha Sex Ratio FAQ's
What is the Sex Ratio of Orissa?
Odisha is a state in eastern India with a short history that ceased to exist as Orissa in 2024. It is endowed with abundant primitive tribal communities with a population of above 41 million and is now the eighth-largest by area and eleventh by population. Orissa shares borders with Jharkhand, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, and Andhra Pradesh and has a 485 km coastline along the Bay of Bengal. The language of Odisha, Odia, is one of the Classical languages of India.
Orissa is one of the states which provided upward movement of the state in literacy rate. The same stood at 72.87 %, as per the 2024 population census. The 2024 literacy rate of Orissa has now also been sourced from the government records and data available.
What is the current population of Orissa?
What is population dynamics in India? However true, there is no correct answer. Orissa was last census in 2011 and the next census, less the last postponed, has to be conducted now in 2024. The present estimated population is about 4.79 Crores.
What is the sex ratio in Odisha in 2024?
In Odisha, the sex ratio of the population would be 101.125 males for every 100 females in the year 2024. In Odisha, the number of male population stands at 23,462,000, or 23.46 million, or 2.35 crore, while the number of female population stands at 23,201,000 or 23.2 million, or 2.32 crore. Odisha will have 261,000 or 261k more men than women.
What is the sex ratio in Bhubaneswar?
In the educational sector, the number of literates in Bhubaneswar city are 699,610, of which 381,665 are males and 317,945 females. The overall average literacy rate of the city of Bhubaneswar is 91.87 percent of which male literacy is 94.66 percent and female literacy is 88.73 percent. The sex ratio of Bhubaneswar city is 890 per 1,000 males. The child sex ratio of girls is 904 per 1,000 boys.