The Cuttack district of Odisha had a population of 26.24 lakhs approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 29.90 lakhs by 2026. It has an area of 3932 sq km and population density of 667 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 940 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 85.50. The child sex ratio is 914 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion Hindu 93.65 % and Odia is the main language spoken by most people. The district population is 28.05 urban and 71.95 rural, and urban accounts for 28.05 of the total population. There are a total of 5.79 lakhs households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Item | 2011 Data |
|---|
| Total Population | 26.24 lakhs |
| Male | 13.53 lakhs |
| Female | 12.72 lakhs |
| Sex Ratio | 940 |
| Literacy | 85.50% |
| Density | 667/km² |
Population Details
| Year | Population |
|---|
| 2011 | 2,624,470 |
| 2001 | 2,341,094 |
| Growth | 12.10% |
Population Projections
| Year | Projected Population |
|---|
| 2025 | 2,970,000 |
| 2026 | 2,980,000 |
Sex Ratio Data
| Category | Ratio |
|---|
| Total | 940 |
| Child (0-6) | 914 |
| Rural | 945 |
| Urban | 927 |
Literacy Rates
| Group | Rate % |
|---|
| Total | 85.50 |
| Male | 91.11 |
| Female | 79.55 |
Urban Literacy
| Area | Rate % |
|---|
| Avg | 90.64 |
| Male | 93.66 |
| Female | 87.39 |
Rural Literacy
| Area | Rate % |
|---|
| Avg | 83.47 |
| Male | 90.09 |
| Female | 76.49 |
Religion Breakdown
| Religion | % | Population |
|---|
| Hindu | 93.65 | 2,457,729 |
| Muslim | 5.38 | 141,263 |
| Christian | 0.46 | 11,985 |
| Buddhist | 0.24 | 6,276 |
| Jain | 0.04 | 1,180 |
SC ST Population
- SC: 498,633 (19%)
- ST: 93,745 (3.57%)
| Group | Population | % |
|---|
| SC | 498,633 | 19 |
| ST | 93,745 | 3.57 |
Child Population
| Item | 2011 |
|---|
| Total 0-6 | 271,816 |
| % of total | 10.36 |
| Male | 142,037 |
| Female | 129,779 |
Urban Rural Split
| Type | % | Population |
|---|
| Rural | 71.95 | 1,888,423 |
| Urban | 28.05 | 736,047 |
Area Density Households
- Area: 3932 sq km
- Density: 667 per sq km
- Households: 579,170
Workforce Info
- Total workers: 936,365
- Male workers: 761,876
- Female workers: 174,489
- % of population: 35.68
Cities and Towns
- Cuttack City: 610,189 people
- Cuttack UA: 653,149 people
- Towns: 11 total
Administrative Units
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cuttack population in 2011: 26.24 lakhs total.
- Sex ratio in district: 940 females per 1000 males.
- Literacy rate here: 85.50 percent overall.
- Urban population share: 28.05 percent.
- Child population 0-6: 271,816 kids.