Baleshwar

Baleshwar is a district in the Odisha State of India. Total area of Baleshwar is 3,806 km² including 3,675.32 km² rural area and 130.68 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Baleshwar has a population of 23,20,529 peoples, out of which urban population is 2,53,293 while rural population is 20,67,236. Baleshwar has a sex ratio of approximately 956 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 609.7 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 5,33,001 houses in the district, including 55,567 urban houses and 4,77,434 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 2,635 villages in baleshwar district.

The Baleshwar district is further divided in to Tehsils / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.

For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.

Soro is the largest tehsil in baleshwar district by both area and population. Sahadevkhunta is the smallest tehsil in baleshwar district by area while Balaramgadi Marine is the smallest tehsil by population. There are 21 tehsils in Baleshwar district. Here is the list of all Baleshwar Tehsils / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.

List of CD Blocks / Tehsils in Baleshwar District

Population of Baleshwar District

The population of Baleshwar offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.

Basic Population Details

This section covers important demographic figures of Baleshwar, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.

Social Structure and Density

This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Baleshwar. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.