The Ganjam district of Odisha had a population of 35.29 lakh approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 40 lakh by 2025. It has an area of 8206 sq km and population density of 430 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 983 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 71.09%.The child sex ratio is 908 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion Hindu 98.78 % and Odia is the main language spoken by most people. The district population is 21.76% urban and 78.24% rural, and Brahmapur accounts for a big share of urban folks.There are a total of 7.58 lakh households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2011
| Item | 2011 Data |
|---|
| Total Population | 3,529,031 |
| Male | 1,779,218 |
| Female | 1,749,813 |
| Sex Ratio | 983 |
| Literacy | 71.09% |
| Density | 430/km² |
Population Historic Data
| Year | Population | Growth % |
|---|
| 2001 | 3,160,635 | 16.88 |
| 2011 | 3,529,031 | 11.66 |
Population Projections
| Year | Projected Population |
|---|
| 2025 | 3,980,000 |
| 2026 | 4,000,000 |
Sex Ratio Details
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|
| Total | 983 |
| Child (0-6) | 908 |
| Rural | 995 |
| Urban | 941 |
Literacy Rate
| Group | Rate % |
|---|
| Total | 71.09 |
| Male | 80.99 |
| Female | 61.13 |
Urban Rural Literacy
| Area | Avg % | Male % | Female % |
|---|
| Rural | 67.61 | 78.54 | 56.77 |
| Urban | 83.28 | 89.29 | 76.93 |
Religion Data
| Religion | % | Population |
|---|
| Hindu | 98.78 | 3,486,059 |
| Christian | 0.68 | 23,975 |
| Muslim | 0.38 | 13,315 |
SC ST Population
- SC: 688,235 (19.5%)
- ST: 118,928 (3.37%)
Child Population
| Item | Number |
|---|
| Child (0-6) | 420,158 |
| % of Total | 11.91 |
Area Density Households
- Area: 8,206 sq km
- Density: 430 per sq km
- Households: 758,267
Urban Rural Split
| Area | % | Population |
|---|
| Rural | 78.24 | 2,761,030 |
| Urban | 21.76 | 768,001 |
Workforce Data
- Total Workers: 1,501,772
- Male Workers: 990,027
- Female Workers: 511,745
- % of Population: 42.55
Cities Towns
- Brahmapur (M Corp): 356,598 people
- 39 towns total
- 3,195 villages
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ganjam population in 2011: 35.29 lakh people
- Sex ratio in Ganjam: 983 females per 1000 males
- Literacy rate here: 71.09 percent overall
- Urban population share: 21.76 percent
- Expected 2026 population: around 40 lakh