The Baudh district of Odisha had a population of about 4.41 lakh approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of about 5.22 lakh by 2023. It has an area of about 3,084.8 sq km and population density of about 142 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 991 females per 1,000 males and the literacy rate is around 71.61 percent. The child sex ratio is 978 girls per 1,000 boys. The major religion is Hindu with about 99.32 percent share and Odia is the main language spoken by most people. The district population is 4.63 percent urban and 95.37 percent rural, and Baudh accounts for about 1.05 percent of the total Odisha population. There are a total of 1,06,961 households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| District name | Baudh |
| State | Odisha |
| Population 2011 | 4,41,162 |
| Estimated population 2021 | 5,09,200 |
| Estimated population 2022 | 5,15,900 |
| Estimated population 2023 | 5,21,600 |
| Area (sq km) | 3,084.8 |
| Population density (per sq km) | 142 |
| Sex ratio (females per 1000 males) | 991 |
| Child sex ratio (0-6 years) | 978 |
| Average literacy rate (%) | 71.61 |
| Urban population share (%) | 4.63 |
| Rural population share (%) | 95.37 |
| Total households | 1,06,961 |
- Total population is rising slowly
- Most people live in villages
- Literacy level is good
- Child sex ratio is high
Population and Demographics Profile
| Total population 2011 | 4,41,162 |
| Male population 2011 | 2,21,625 |
| Female population 2011 | 2,19,537 |
| Population 2001 | 3,73,372 |
| Male population 2001 | 1,88,155 |
| Female population 2001 | 1,85,217 |
| Population growth 2001–2011 (%) | 18.16 |
| Population share in Odisha 2011 (%) | 1.05 |
| Population share in Odisha 2001 (%) | 1.01 |
- Population grew by more than one fifth
- Male and female counts are almost equal
- Share in state is slightly higher
- Rural belt strongly dominates
Historic Census Data 1901–2011
| Census year | Total population | Variation % |
| 1991 | Not given | – |
| 2001 | 3,73,372 | – |
| 2011 | 4,41,162 | 18.16 |
- Population went up in 2001–2011
- Older years not given
- Growth is high for a district
- From about 3.73 lakh to 4.41 lakh people
Population Projections up to 2036
| Year | Estimated population | Total growth since 2011 (%) |
| 2011 | 4,41,162 | 0.00 |
| 2021 | 5,09,200 | 15.42 |
| 2022 | 5,15,900 | 16.94 |
| 2023 | 5,21,600 | 18.23 |
| 2024 | 5,26,200 | 19.24 |
| 2025 | 5,30,100 | 20.11 |
| 2026 | 5,33,600 | 20.90 |
| 2027 | 5,36,700 | 21.60 |
| 2028 | 5,39,500 | 22.23 |
| 2029 | 5,42,000 | 22.79 |
| 2030 | 5,44,200 | 23.28 |
| 2031 | 5,46,200 | 23.73 |
| 2032 | 5,48,000 | 24.14 |
| 2033 | 5,49,600 | 24.50 |
| 2034 | 5,51,100 | 24.84 |
| 2035 | 5,52,500 | 25.17 |
| 2036 | 5,53,800 | 25.48 |
- Population: growing slowly
- Numbers cross 5.54 lakh by 2036
- Male and female stay near balance
- Growth is steady
Sex Ratio and Child Population Details
| Overall sex ratio (f/1000 m) 2011 | 991 |
| Sex ratio 2001 (f/1000 m) | 984 |
| Child sex ratio 2011 (0-6 years) | 978 |
| Child sex ratio 2001 (0-6 years) | 966 |
| Total child population 0-6 (2011) | 61,847 |
| Male child population 0-6 | 30,112 |
| Female child population 0-6 | 31,735 |
| Child population share 0-6 (%) | 14.02 |
Sex Ratio: Urban and Rural
| Category | Sex ratio (f/1000 m) |
| Total | 991 |
| Urban | 947 |
| Rural | 993 |
- Sex ratio is near balance
- About one seventh are children
- Rural sex ratio is higher
- Child ratio is very high
Child Population by Urban and Rural
| Area type | Child population 0-6 | Child percentage (%) |
| Urban | 3,095 | 15.15 |
| Rural | 58,752 | 13.96 |
- Urban child share is higher
- Rural side has more children
- Female child count is higher
- Child ratio is strong in town
Literacy Rate, Male Literacy and Female Literacy
| Average literacy rate 2011 (%) | 71.61 |
| Male literacy rate 2011 (%) | 83.34 |
| Female literacy rate 2011 (%) | 59.79 |
| Average literacy 2001 (%) | 57.73 |
| Male literacy 2001 (%) | 76.23 |
| Female literacy 2001 (%) | 39.02 |
| Total literates 2011 | 2,71,612 |
| Male literates 2011 | 1,58,648 |
| Female literates 2011 | 1,12,964 |
Urban and Rural Literacy Profile
| Category | Average literacy (%) | Male literacy (%) | Female literacy (%) |
| Total | 71.61 | 83.34 | 59.79 |
| Urban | 86.80 | 93.29 | 79.93 |
| Rural | 70.84 | 82.82 | 58.79 |
Literacy Rate by Religion
| Religion | Average literacy (%) |
| Hindu | 71.61 |
| Muslim | 69.10 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 71.23 |
- Literacy is above state average
- Male literacy is higher than female
- Urban literacy is much better
- Muslims stay close to average
Urban and Rural Population, Density and Households
| Category | Rural | Urban |
| Total population | 4,20,738 | 20,424 |
| Male population | 2,11,133 | 10,492 |
| Female population | 2,09,605 | 9,932 |
| Population share (%) | 95.37 | 4.63 |
| Sex ratio (f/1000 m) | 993 | 947 |
| Child population 0-6 | 58,752 | 3,095 |
| Male child 0-6 | 28,112 | 2,000 |
| Female child 0-6 | 30,640 | 1,095 |
| Child percentage (%) | 13.96 | 15.15 |
| Literates | 2,55,716 | 15,896 |
| Male literates | 1,49,864 | 8,784 |
| Female literates | 1,05,852 | 7,112 |
| Average literacy (%) | 70.84 | 86.80 |
| Male literacy (%) | 82.82 | 93.29 |
Female literacy (%) | 58.79 | 79.93 |
Area, Density and Households
| District area (sq km) | 3,084.8 |
| Area 2001 (sq km) | 3,084.8 |
| Population density 2011 (per sq km) | 142 |
| Population density 2001 (per sq km) | 121 |
| Total households | 1,06,961 |
| Houseless families | 1,124 |
| Houseless population | 4,458 |
| Number of towns | 1 |
| Number of villages | 1,024 |
- Most people live in villages
- Density has increased over time
- Houseless families are very few
- Only one town is counted
Religion-wise Population and Demographics
| Religion | Population | Share (%) |
| Hindu | 4,38,282 | 99.32 |
| Muslim | 1,585 | 0.36 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1,295 | 0.29 |
| Buddhist | 100 | 0.02 |
| Sikh | 82 | 0.02 |
| Jain | 64 | 0.01 |
| Religion not stated | 1,354 | 0.31 |
Sex Ratio by Religion
| Religion | Sex ratio (f/1000 m) |
| Hindu | 991 |
| Muslim | 989 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 993 |
- Hindu community is very large
- Muslim share is very small
- Social groups stay near balance
- Culture is mostly Hindu
SC, ST and Social Group Population
| SC population | 1,00,570 |
| SC male population | 50,570 |
| SC female population | 50,000 |
| SC share in population (%) | 22.79 |
| SC sex ratio (f/1000 m) | 988 |
| ST population | 1,20,792 |
| ST male population | 60,112 |
| ST female population | 60,680 |
| ST share in population (%) | 27.38 |
| ST sex ratio (f/1000 m) | 1,010 |
- SC population is large
- ST share is also notable
- Both groups are near 1:1 balance
- SC/ST together form nearly half
Workforce and Economic Activity
| Total workers | 2,30,120 |
| Male workers | 1,32,120 |
| Female workers | 98,000 |
| Workers share in population (%) | 52.16 |
- Population: more than half are working
- More men work than women
- Agriculture is the main work
- Daily wage work and small trade matter
City List, Towns and Administrative Divisions
| Urban agglomerations | 1 urban agglomeration listed |
| Cities | 1 city (Baudh town) |
| Towns | 1 town reported |
| Villages | 1,024 |
Sub-districts, Taluks and Villages
| Sub-districts / Tahsils | 7 tahasils |
| Taluks and blocks | 7 blocks |
| Villages | 1,024 |
- District is mainly rural
- Baudh town is the main centre
- Villages spread across hilly terrain
- Blocks are the key local units
Languages and Cultural Profile
| Main spoken language | Odia |
| Other common languages | Hindi, Sambalpuri, and nearby tongues |
| Language share data | Detailed % not given |
- Odia is common home language
- Local dialect is also spoken
- Festivals and songs are popular
- Culture is tied to farming life
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Baudh in 2011: It is 4,41,162 people
- What is the estimated population of Baudh in 2026: It is about 5,33,600 people
- What is the literacy rate of Baudh district: It is around 71.61 percent
- What is the sex ratio in Baudh district: It is about 991 females per 1,000 males
- Which religion is major in Baudh district: Hindu community has the largest share