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Sundargarh

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Area · — km²
Population · 20,93,437
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About the district

Sundargarh — district of Odisha

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

District at a glance

About Sundargarh

Rich mineral resources, iron ore mining, and industrial development in Odisha.

District HQ
Sundargarh

Must-visit places in Sundargarh

monument

Rourkela Steel Plant

One of India's largest integrated steel plants, a major industrial landmark in the district.

  • waterfall
    Mandira Waterfall

    A scenic waterfall surrounded by dense forests and natural beauty in the region.

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Then & Now

Sundargarh district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
13,56,340
Census 2011 baseline
+19.1%
Population · 2026
16,15,747
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
3,12,701
Census 2011 baseline
+15.9%
Households · 2026
3,62,278
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 · 1,821 villages

Sundargarh 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
6,76,558Census 2011
Female population
6,79,782Census 2011
Sex ratio
1005 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
3,12,701Census 2011
SC population
1,15,853Census 2011
ST population
9,09,461Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
16,15,747+19.1%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
3,62,278RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
6,26,040Census 2011
Cultivators
1,29,945Census 2011
Agri labourers
57,406Census 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 Sundargarh district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
33 of 1,821 villages have notable places mapped · 2%
  • Hospital· 27
  • Temple· 22
  • PHC· 10
  • College· 1

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

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All 30 mandals of Sundargarh

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1821 villages · 279 GPs
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Top villages in Sundargarh

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

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Quick answers

People often ask about Sundargarh

How many mandals and villages are in Sundargarh district?

Sundargarh district has 30 mandals and 1,821 revenue villages across 279 gram panchayats in Odisha.

Where is the headquarters of Sundargarh district?

The district headquarters of Sundargarh is —.

What is the pincode of Sundargarh district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Sundargarh fall under?

Sundargarh district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Sundargarh district?

Sundargarh district had a population of 20,93,437 per the 2011 Census, across 1,821 villages.

When was Sundargarh district formed?

Sundargarh district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Sundargarh district?

Major rivers in Sundargarh district: —.

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

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Districts near Sundargarh

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