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Kendujhar

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Area · — km²
Population · 18,01,733
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Kendujhar — district of Odisha

Kendujhar is a district in Odisha. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Kendujhar

Rich mineral resources, particularly iron ore, and tribal cultural heritage in Odisha.

District HQ
Kendujhar

Must-visit places in Kendujhar

temple

Jagannath Temple, Kendujhar

Ancient temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath, a significant religious site in the district.

  • waterfall
    Sousan River

    Scenic waterfall and river attraction offering natural beauty in the Kendujhar region.

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Then & Now

Kendujhar district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
15,48,674
Census 2011 baseline
+22.5%
Population · 2026
18,97,242
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
3,48,448
Census 2011 baseline
+15.3%
Households · 2026
4,01,600
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 2,157 villages

Kendujhar district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
7,74,667Census 2011
Female population
7,74,007Census 2011
Sex ratio
999 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
3,48,448Census 2011
SC population
1,72,913Census 2011
ST population
7,59,937Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
18,97,242+22.5%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
4,01,600RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
6,82,446Census 2011
Cultivators
1,56,705Census 2011
Agri labourers
82,764Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
68.3%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
23,63,679 / 28,49,88983% complete
SBM-G toilets
1,51,341Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Kendujhar district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
23 of 2,157 villages have notable places mapped · 1%
  • Hospital· 25
  • PHC· 18
  • Temple· 8
  • School· 4
  • College· 3
  • High school· 2

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Kendujhar district.

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All 24 mandals of Kendujhar

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2157 villages · 297 GPs
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Top villages in Kendujhar

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Kendujhar

How many mandals and villages are in Kendujhar district?

Kendujhar district has 24 mandals and 2,157 revenue villages across 297 gram panchayats in Odisha.

Where is the headquarters of Kendujhar district?

The district headquarters of Kendujhar is —.

What is the pincode of Kendujhar district?

Kendujhar district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Kendujhar may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Kendujhar fall under?

Kendujhar district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Kendujhar district?

Kendujhar district had a population of 18,01,733 per the 2011 Census, across 2,157 villages.

When was Kendujhar district formed?

Kendujhar district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Kendujhar district?

Major rivers in Kendujhar district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

By straight-line distance

Districts near Kendujhar

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