Baleshwar
Baleshwar is a district in the Odisha State of India. The total area of Baleshwar district is 3,806 km², which includes 3,675.32 km² of rural area and 130.68 km² of urban area. There are about 2,635 villages in Baleshwar district.
For administrative convenience, Baleshwar district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
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
| # | Tehsil (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Balaramgadi Marine | 24 | 5,237 |
| 2 | Baleshwar | 38 | 1,44,373 |
| 3 | Baleshwar Sadar | 317 | 1,79,092 |
| 4 | Baliapal | 202 | 1,69,958 |
| 5 | Bampada | 35 | 11,287 |
| 6 | Basta | 325 | 1,51,915 |
| 7 | Berhampur | 236 | 57,614 |
| 8 | Bhograi | 222 | 1,88,559 |
| 9 | Chandipur | 69 | 40,588 |
| 10 | Jaleswar | 198 | 1,49,170 |
| 11 | Kamarda | 122 | 96,162 |
| 12 | Khaira | 268 | 1,39,777 |
| 13 | Nilagiri | 261 | 1,32,168 |
| 14 | Oupada | 186 | 39,759 |
| 15 | Raibania | 191 | 80,472 |
| 16 | Remuna | 130 | 91,668 |
| 17 | Rupsa | 40 | 25,189 |
| 18 | Sahadevkhunta | 13 | 10,233 |
| 19 | Similia | 288 | 1,61,623 |
| 20 | Singla | 131 | 1,34,178 |
| 21 | Soro | 512 | 3,11,507 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils in Baleshwar District
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 by population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Soro | Soro |
| Smallest Tehsil | Sahadevkhunta | Sahadevkhunta |
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.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 23,20,529 | 20,67,236 | 2,53,293 |
| Total Male Population | 11,85,787 | 10,56,466 | 1,29,321 |
| Total Female Population | 11,34,742 | 10,10,770 | 1,23,972 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,88,672 | 2,60,819 | 27,853 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,48,565 | 1,34,260 | 14,305 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,40,107 | 1,26,559 | 13,548 |
| Literate Population | 16,21,232 | 14,30,341 | 1,90,891 |
| Literate Male Population | 9,02,359 | 7,99,882 | 1,02,477 |
| Literate Female Population | 7,18,873 | 6,30,459 | 88,414 |
| Illiterate Population | 6,99,297 | 6,36,895 | 62,402 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,83,428 | 2,56,584 | 26,844 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 4,15,869 | 3,80,311 | 35,558 |
| Households | 5,33,001 | 4,77,434 | 55,567 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Baleshwar district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Baleshwar district is 23,20,529, including 11,85,787 males and 11,34,742 females. In rural areas, it is 20,67,236, including 10,56,466 males and 10,10,770 females. In urban areas, it is 2,53,293, including 1,29,321 males and 1,23,972 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Baleshwar district is 2,88,672, including 1,48,565 boys and 1,40,107 girls. In rural areas, it is 2,60,819, including 1,34,260 boys and 1,26,559 girls. In urban areas, it is 27,853, including 14,305 boys and 13,548 girls.
- Literate population in Baleshwar district is around 16,21,232, including 9,02,359 males and 7,18,873 females. In rural areas, it is 14,30,341, including 7,99,882 males and 6,30,459 females. In urban areas, it is 1,90,891, including 1,02,477 males and 88,414 females.
- Illiterate population in Baleshwar district is about 6,99,297, including 2,83,428 males and 4,15,869 females. In rural areas, it is 6,36,895, including 2,56,584 males and 3,80,311 females. In urban areas, it is 62,402, including 26,844 males and 35,558 females.
- There are about 5,33,001 households in Baleshwar district, including 4,77,434 in rural areas and 55,567 in urban areas.
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.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 4,78,586 | 4,47,936 | 30,650 |
| SC Male Population | 2,43,597 | 2,28,038 | 15,559 |
| SC Female Population | 2,34,989 | 2,19,898 | 15,091 |
| Total ST Population | 2,75,678 | 2,55,098 | 20,580 |
| ST Male Population | 1,37,748 | 1,27,371 | 10,377 |
| ST Female Population | 1,37,930 | 1,27,727 | 10,203 |
| Population Density | 610 / km² | 563 / km² | 1,938 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Baleshwar district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Baleshwar district is approximately 4,78,586, including 2,43,597 males and 2,34,989 females. In rural areas, it is 4,47,936, including 2,28,038 males and 2,19,898 females. In urban areas, it is 30,650, including 15,559 males and 15,091 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Baleshwar district is about 2,75,678, including 1,37,748 males and 1,37,930 females. In rural areas, it is 2,55,098, including 1,27,371 males and 1,27,727 females. In urban areas, it is 20,580, including 10,377 males and 10,203 females.
- Overall population density of Baleshwar district is around 610 people per km². Rural areas have about 563 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,938 people per km².