Demographics
As per the estimate of IIT Kharagpur, which made a development plan for the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Urban complex, the metro area of Bhubaneswar has a population of 1,900,000. As per the census, Males constitute 56% of the population and females 44%. In 2001, the city had an average literacy rate of 79%, higher than the national average of 65.4%. 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Although Oriyas comprise the vast majority, there are large groups of Marwaris, Punjabis, Bengalis and Telugus. A good majority are followers of the Jagannath cult as is the case throughout the state of Orissa. Due to the boom in the education sector, the city has seen a huge influx of students from outside the city and state. Most of the students are from the neighbouring states of Jharkhand, Bihar, Assam, West Bengal and Chattisgarh.
The main language spoken in the city is Oriya, however, Hindi and English are understood by most people of the city.
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