The Jajapur district of Odisha had a population of 18,27,192 approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 20,46,679 by 2026. It has an area of 2,899 sq km and population density of 630 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 974 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 80.13. The child sex ratio is 926 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion is Hindu with 94.44% and Odia is the main language spoken by the district. The district population is 7.39% urban and 92.61% rural, and rural population accounts for 92.61% of the total population. There are a total of 4,07,851 households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Item |
Value |
Details |
| District |
Jajapur |
Odisha |
| Population 2011 |
18,27,192 |
9,26,034 male, 9,01,158 female |
| Estimated Population 2026 |
20,46,679 |
Projected increase from 2011 |
| Area |
2,899 sq km |
Density 630 per sq km |
| Sex Ratio |
974 |
Females per 1,000 males |
| Literacy Rate |
80.13% |
Male 86.84%, Female 73.29% |
| Households |
4,07,851 |
2011 count |
Population and Growth
| Year |
Population |
Change |
| 1901 | 5,44,846 | Base year |
| 1911 | 5,58,057 | +13,211 |
| 1921 | 5,42,369 | -15,688 |
| 1931 | 5,77,362 | +34,993 |
| 1941 | 6,04,554 | +27,192 |
| 1951 | 6,24,642 | +20,088 |
| 1961 | 7,60,458 | +1,35,816 |
| 1971 | 9,49,222 | +1,88,764 |
| 1981 | 11,37,032 | +1,87,810 |
| 1991 | 13,86,022 | +2,48,990 |
| 2001 | 16,24,341 | +2,38,319 |
| 2011 | 18,27,192 | +2,02,851 |
Population Projections
| Year |
Estimated Population |
Growth Since 2011 |
| 2025 | 20,35,813 | 11.42% |
| 2026 | 20,46,679 | 12.01% |
| 2027 | 20,56,290 | 12.54% |
| 2028 | 20,65,944 | 13.07% |
| 2029 | 20,75,554 | 13.59% |
| 2030 | 20,85,208 | 14.12% |
| 2031 | 20,93,087 | 14.55% |
| 2032 | 20,99,711 | 14.91% |
| 2033 | 21,06,377 | 15.28% |
| 2034 | 21,12,958 | 15.64% |
| 2035 | 21,19,625 | 16.00% |
| 2036 | 21,26,248 | 16.37% |
Sex Ratio and Literacy
| Category |
Sex Ratio |
Literacy Rate |
| Total | 974 | 80.13% |
| Urban | 944 | 86.00% |
| Rural | 976 | 79.67% |
| Category |
Male Literacy |
Female Literacy |
| Total | 86.84% | 73.29% |
| Urban | 90.66% | 81.07% |
| Rural | 86.53% | 72.68% |
Religion and Caste
| Religion |
Population |
Share |
| Hindu | 17,25,595 | 94.44% |
| Muslim | 93,642 | 5.12% |
| Christian | 1,623 | 0.09% |
| Sikh | 470 | 0.03% |
| Buddhist | 58 | 0.00% |
| Jain | 100 | 0.01% |
| Others | 3,073 | 0.17% |
| Not stated | 2,631 | 0.14% |
| Group |
Population |
Share |
| Scheduled Castes | 4,33,387 | 23.72% |
| Scheduled Tribes | 1,51,432 | 8.29% |
Urban and Rural Population
| Area |
Population |
Share |
| Urban | 1,35,097 | 7.39% |
| Rural | 16,92,095 | 92.61% |
| Area |
Sex Ratio |
Child Sex Ratio |
| Urban | 944 | 930 |
| Rural | 976 | 926 |
Child Population and Households
| Item |
Count |
Share |
| Child population 0-6 | 2,16,804 | 11.87% |
| Male child population | 1,12,558 | -- |
| Female child population | 1,04,246 | -- |
| Child sex ratio | 926 | Girls per 1,000 boys |
| Households | 4,07,851 | 2011 count |
Workforce and Density
| Item |
Value |
Details |
| Total workers | 5,52,234 | 30.22% of population |
| Male workers | 4,86,091 | -- |
| Female workers | 66,143 | -- |
| Population density | 630 | Per sq km |
| Total area | 2,899 | Sq km |
Administrative Units
| Unit |
Count |
Details |
| Towns | 8 | Recorded in 2011 data |
| Villages | 1,783 | Recorded in 2011 data |
| Urban agglomerations | 0 | None inside the district |
| Cities | 0 | No separate city list given |
| Sub-districts | -- | Not listed in the given data |
| Taluks | -- | Not listed in the given data |
| Administrative divisions | -- | Not listed in the given data |
Historic Census Data
- Population rose from 5,44,846 in 1901 to 18,27,192 in 2011
- Growth was negative in 1921
- Sharp rise came in 1961 and 1971
- Literacy improved strongly over the decades
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the 2011 population of Jajapur? 18,27,192
- What is the sex ratio in Jajapur? 974 females per 1,000 males
- What is the literacy rate of Jajapur? 80.13%
- What is the urban population share? 7.39%
- How many villages are in Jajapur? 1,783