As per 2011 census, 83.61 % population of Koraput districts lives in rural areas of villages..
The total Koraput district population living in rural areas is 1,153,478 of which males and females are 563,771 and 589,707 respectively.
In rural areas of Koraput district, sex ratio is 1046 females per 1000 males.
If child sex ratio data of Koraput district is considered, figure is 984 girls per 1000 boys..
The Economy of Koraput District is primarily based upon forest and agriculture (including shifting cultivation), the bulk of commodities used domestically for everyday use are agricultural and forests products..
Geography and Climate.
Koraput comes under the Eastern Ghat Highland Agro climatic Zone.
It is composed of two separate plateaus at an average elevation of 3000 and 2000 feet respectively which are separated from each other and the surrounding plains by a ring of hills..
Koraput District has a total area of 8807 sq km making it the third largest district of Odisha by geographical area.
It has a projected population of 16.13 lakhs in 2023 giving it the 15th rank in the State.
More than 50% of the population is tribal belonging to various communities like Paraja, Gadaba, Kandha etc..
The district of Koraput derives its name from its headquarters, the present town of Koraput. According to Mr. R.C.S. Bell
Koraput district is located between 18 degree 13’ and 19 degree 10’ North Latitudes and 82 degree 5’ and 83 degree 23’ East Longitudes
The early history of the district is obscure owing to the absence of written records. Its location in the hills
Koraput comes under the Eastern Ghat Highland Agro climatic Zone
The district administration is headed by a Collector and District Magistrate
District of Odisha in India
