Odisha, in eastern India, is known for its ancient temples, coastal landscapes, and tribal heritage. Covering 155,707 km², it has 51,349 villages and a population of 41,974,218 (2011 Census). Bhubaneswar, the capital, hosts the Orissa High Court in Cuttack. Reorganized on November 1, 1956, its 30 districts drive cultural and economic growth.
In Odisha, villages are categorized based on their population. Here’s a breakdown of the number of villages within each population range:
| District Name in English | District Name | Area (km²) | Population (2011) | Density (/km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angul | अंगुल | |||
| Balangir | बलांगिर | |||
| Balasore | बालासोर | |||
| Bargarh | बरगढ़ | |||
| Bhadrak | भद्रक | |||
| Boudh | बौध | |||
| Cuttack | कटक | |||
| Deogarh | देवगढ़ | |||
| Dhenkanal | ढेंकानाल | |||
| Gajapati | गजपति | |||
| Ganjam | गंजाम | |||
| Jagatsinghpur | जगतसिंहपुर | |||
| Jajpur | जाजपुर | |||
| Jharsuguda | झारसुगुड़ा | |||
| Kalahandi | कालाहांडी | |||
| Kandhamal | कंधमाल | |||
| Kendrapara | केंद्रपाड़ा | |||
| Kendujhar | क्योंझर | |||
| Khordha | खोरधा | |||
| Koraput | कोरापुट | |||
| Malkangiri | मालकानगिरी | |||
| Mayurbhanj | मयूरभंज | |||
| Nabarangpur | नबरंगपुर | |||
| Nayagarh | नयागढ़ | |||
| Nuapada | नुआपाड़ा | |||
| Puri | पुरी | |||
| Rayagada | रायगड़ा | |||
| Sambalpur | संबलपुर | |||
| Subarnapur | सुबरनपुर | |||
| Sundargarh | सुंदरगढ़ |
As per the 2011 Census, Odisha has a total population of 41974218 people, with 7003656 residing in urban areas and 34970562 in rural regions. The population density of Odisha is approximately 269.57/ km² (people per square kilometer), reflecting its high concentration of inhabitants across both urban and rural landscapes.
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 34970562 | 7003656 | 41974218 |
| Male Population | 17586203 | 3625933 | 21212136 |
| Female Population | 17384359 | 3377723 | 20762082 |
As of the latest data, the population density of Odisha is approximately 269.57/ km² (people per square kilometer). The breakdown is as follows:
| Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 229.53 | 2089.61 | 269.57/ km² |
As per the 2011 Census, Odisha has a total of 96,37,820 households, with 80,89,987 in rural areas and 15,47,833 in urban regions.
| Particulars | Households |
|---|---|
| Rural Households | 80,89,987 |
| Urban Households | 15,47,833 |
| Total Households | 96,37,820 |
| State Overview | |
|---|---|
| State/UT Name | Odisha - (ओडिशा) |
| Capital | Bhubaneswar |
| Established | 1-Apr-1936 |
| Total Area | 1,55,707 km² |
| Total Villages | 52141 |
| Sex Ratio (2011) | 978 |
| Population Density | 269.57/ km² |
| Total Population (2011) | 4,19,74,218 |
| High Court | Orissa High Court |
| Total Population | Villages in Odisha |
|---|---|
| less than 200 | 11262 |
| 200-499 | 13271 |
| 500-999 | 11978 |
| 1000-1999 | 7901 |
| 2000-4999 | 3058 |
| 5000-9999 | 195 |
| 10000 and above | 10 |
All survey data of Odisha villages are based on the Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, 2015 (censusindia.gov.in). Open Government Data Platform India. Published under National Data Sharing and Accessibility Policy (NDSAP).