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Orissa Review (Census Special)

CUTTACK DISTRICT

east longitudes and from 20003’ to 20040’ north latitudes. It is bounded on the north by Jajapur district, on the east by Jagatsinghapur and districts, on the west by district is named after the principal town district and on the south by and as well as the headquarters of the district of the districts. same name. The word “Cuttack” is an anglicized form of the work ‘Kataka’ that assumes Total geographical area of the undivided seven different meanings out of which two, was 11,142.00 sq. km as namely, the ‘military camp’ and ‘the fort of Capital reported by the Surveyor General of . or the seat of the government protected by the However, the district was divided into four districts army’, find applicable in this context. after the 1991 Census. These districts are Jagatsinghapur, Kendrapara, Jajapur and Cuttack, which is one of the oldest cities Cuttack. The area figures of Cuttack district after of India and the of Orissa for almost division is 3932 sq. km and forms 2.53 per cent nine centuries, was built as a military of the total area of the State and ranks 17th in 989 AD by the king Nrupa Keshari as stated among the districts as far as area is concerned. by the distinguished historian, Sterling. He based Presently the district Cuttack is constituted with his opinion upon the Madalapanji, a chronicle of three sub-divisions, namely, Cuttack Sadar, the Lord Temple of . The city, and Banki. The district contains a however, attained prominence in the 12th century population of 2,341,094 persons as per the 2001 as the capital of imperial Gangas whose empire Census and forms 6.36 per cent of the total stretched from the river Ganga in the north to the population of the State. In order of size and river Godavari in the south. This capital town population, the district holds seventeenth place continued to prosper during the rule of the and second place among the districts respectively. successive dynasties, except for a brief period. After the killing of Mukundadeva by Ramchandra Area of the district is 3932 sq.km. Bhanj who was subsequently defeated & killed According to the Census of India, 2001, the by Bayazid the suzerainty of Cuttack passed on population of the district is 23.4 lakhs. The to the hands of the Afghans in 1568 AD at first percentage of male population is 51.59 and that and later to the Mughals. of females is 48.41 percent. The sex ratio of the population works out to be 938 females per 1000 The district Cuttack forms a part of the males and of 0-6years population is 939. The 0 0 delta and extends from 84 58’ to 86 20’ population density is 595 per sq.km of area. The

December - 2010 95 Orissa Review (Census Special) population growth rate during the decade 1991- 8.53 percent and without level 1.02 percent of 2001 is 1.4 averaged annually. the total educated persons. Middle to Higher Secondary is reported by 15.96 percent of the The number of households spread over persons indicating some level of education. Work rural and urban areas is 466,326 that providing participation rate of the district is 33.92 percent. an average household size of 5 per household. Of the total workers 77.31 percent are main The percentage of population classified as workers and 22.69 percent are marginal workers. urban is 27.39. The major towns are Cuttack (M Schemes like NREGS have wider scope on Corp.), and Banki (NAC). implementation in such districts where 66.08 percent population is non workers. Religion wise distribution indicates constitute 93.95 percent, 0.46 percent Looking at the housing statistics, it is and Muslim 5.19 percent. The total district revealed that only 39.9 percent of households live population is contributed by 3.57 percent of in permanent, 13.2 percent in semi-permanent and Scheduled Tribes and 19.08 percent of 47 percent in temporary houses. The district has Scheduled Castes. The major tribes are Shabar 5 towns, and 1325 villages of which 1856 villages (32.27 percent), Munda etc.(19.09 percent) and are inhabited. It is revealed from the Census data Saora etc. (15.85percent) among the total tribal that cent percent of villages are having drinking population of the district. Similarly, the castes water and nearly cent percent have safe drinking having highest population are Bauri (22.43 water facilities. Electricity is available in 94.34 percent), Dewar (19.06 percent) and Pan percent and 67.4 percent have it for domestic (17.12 percent) considering the total Scheduled purpose and 16.1 percent only for agriculture. Caste population. Primary Schools are available in 77.16 percent of villages and 37.45 percent have a Middle The age composition of a population School. Only 22.84 percent have Secondary/ indicates mainly the past trends of fertility and Senior Secondary schools and 2.1 percent mortality, although migration plays some roles if it colleges. Medical facility is available in 16.11 is significant. The population in the age group 0-4 percent of villages which mainly constitutes health years constitute 8.23 percent and 5-14 years sub-centers (13.25 percent). Postal and related comprise 21.03 percent. facilities are available in 36.5 percent of villages The working age population of 15-59 age and bus services are 31.7 percent. Paved group constitute to 60.85 percent and the old age approach road is available in 62.28 percent and population (including age not stated) comprise 9.9 Mud approach road is 85.90 percent of villages. percent. The old age group needs some attentions The District good on some development and supportive action for different schemes. indicators like electricity and education but the The literacy rate of the district is 76.66 road conditions need further improvement as percent considering 7+ population. The male obtained in 2001 but much improvement may be literacy rate is 85.82 percent and female rate is reflected in 2011 census. The low sex ratio is a 66.9 reflecting a major gender difference. The major demographic concern which may have total populations who have got some formal been contributed by the higher availability of the education constitute 67.27 percent. Of them about sophisticated Medical facilities for prenatal 24.79 percent each have studied below Primary digonistic knowledge and consequent or Primary level. Graduate and above constitute undesiarable actions.

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Basic Data Sheet District Cuttack (12), Orissa (21) ( Source: Census of India 2001)

Population: Persons 2,341,094 Number of households 466,326 Males 1,207,781 Household size (per household) 5 Females 1,133,313 Growth (1991 - 2001) 14.00 Sex ratio (females per 1000 males) 938 Rural 1,699,964 Sex ratio (0-6 years) 939 Urban 641,130 Scheduled Caste population 446,789 Scheduled Tribe population 83,591 Percentage to total population 19.08 Percentage to total population 3.57

Literacy and Educational level Literates Educational Level attained Persons 1,574,742 Total 1,574,742 Males 909,527 Without level 16,069 Females 665,215 Below primary 390,398 Literacy rate Primary 428,041 Persons 76.66 Middle 251,400 Males 85.82 Matric/Higher Secondary/Diploma 354,489 Females 66.90 Graduate and above 134,291

Workers Age groups Total workers 794,034 0 - 4 years 192,634 Main workers 613,883 5 - 14 years 492,299 Marginal workers 180,151 15 - 59 years 1,424,458 Non-workers 1,547,060 60 years and above (Incl. A.N.S.) 231,703

Scheduled Castes (Largest three) Scheduled Tribes (Largest three)

1.Bauri 100,215 1.Shabar 26,976 2.Dewar 85,162 2.Munda etc. 15,961 3.Pan Pano 76,509 3.Saora etc. 13,246

eligionsReligions (Largest (Largest three) three) Amenities and infrastructural facilities 1.Hindus 2,199,526 Total inhabited villages 1,856 2. 121,529 3.Christians 10,657 Amenities available in villages No. of villages Drinking water facilities 1,856 Important Towns (Largest three) Safe Drinking water 1,852 Population Electricity (Power Supply) 1,751 Electricity (domestic) 1,251 1.Cuttack (M Corp.) 534,654 Electricity (Agriculture) 299 2.Choudwar (M) 42,622 Primary school 1,432 3.Banki (NAC) 15,989 Middle schools 695 Secondary/Sr Secondary schools 424 College 39 House Type Medical facility 299 Primary Health Centre 53 Primary Health Sub-Centre 246 Type of house (% of households occupying) Post, telegraph and telephone facility 678 Permanent 39.9 Bus services 589 Semi-permanent 13.2 Paved approach road 1,156 Temporary 47 Mud approach road 1,594

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District Highlights

Ø Cuttack is the 17th district in terms of size and the 2nd highest district in terms of population. Ø Cuttack is the 4th urbanized district in the state. About 27.39 per cent of its population live in urban areas whereas about 14.99 per cent of state’s population live in urban areas. Ø In terms of population per sq. km. Cuttack is 3rd densely populated district in the state. Ø Cuttack has 28th rank in terms of sex ratio in the state. Ø There are only 94 uninhabited villages in the district whereas 6 villages have a population of more than 5,000 each. Ø Talabasta in Banki P.S. is the most populated village ( 9,693 ) in the district. Ø The economy of the district is mainly dependent upon agriculture. Out of 100 workers in the district 43% are engaged in agricultural sector. Ø police station is having the highest number of villages (278) in the district and Baranga police station is having the lowest number of villages (24) in the district.

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